Andrew Leigh (Fenner, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

():  I move:

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and on which the committee has duly reported to Parliament: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed fit-out of new leased premises at 7 London Circuit, Canberra City.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is proposing works to fit-out recently leased office accommodation at 7 London Circuit, Canberra City. The estimated cost of the fit-out works is $23.4 million, excluding GST. The proposed works were referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on 31 July 2025. Following its inquiry, the committee recommended that the House of Representatives resolve that it is expedient to carry out the proposed works. Subject to parliamentary approval, works are expected to commence as soon as possible for completion in May 2026, with final commissioning and relocation of staff occurring in April to June 2026.

On behalf of the government, I would like to thank the committee, ably chaired by the member for Makin, for undertaking a timely inquiry. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.