Andrew Leigh (Fenner, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) | 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: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation—Decommissioning of the National Research Cyclotron Facility, Camperdown.

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation seeks parliamentary approval to decommission and demolish the National Research Cyclotron Facility, located near the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. These works are required to meet the organisation's end-of-lease obligations to the Sydney Local Health District. The total estimated cost of the works is $17 million excluding GST.

The proposed works were referred to the public works committee on 3 March 2026. Following its inquiry, the committee has recommended that the House of Representatives resolve that it is expedient to carry out the proposed works. Subject to parliamentary approval, the works are expected to commence in January 2028 and be completed by August 2029. 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.