Joint Standing Committee on Public Works

30 September 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Public Works Australian Parliament

14:10 - 15:13
Speaker 1
Well, good afternoon, everybody.  It being almost 1:30, I declare open this public hearing of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for the inquiry into the Department of Defence facilities to support AIR6500 Integrated Air and Missile Defence command and control package 1 at the RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory. 

The committee's role as defined in the Public Works Committee Act of 1969 is to consider and report on the purpose and need for the proposed works, the most effective use of public money that can be made in carrying out the works, and the present and prospective public value of the proposed works.  In accordance with the committee's resolution of the 31st of July 2025,  this hearing will be broadcast online, and the proof and official transcripts of proceedings will be published on the Parliament's website.  I also remind members of the media, who may be present or listening on the web, of the need to fairly and accurately report the proceedings of the committee.  I'm Tony Zappia, the chair of the committee, and I'll let my colleagues introduce themselves one at a time. 
15:13 - 15:17
Speaker 4
Andrew Willcox, member for Dawson, deputy chair. 
15:17 - 15:19
Speaker 3
Josh Willie here, Senator for Tasmania. 

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