Senate debates

Monday, 18 June 2007

Parliamentary Zone

Proposal for Works

3:55 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | | Hansard source

In accordance with the provisions of the Parliament Act 1974, I present a proposal for works within the Parliamentary Zone, together with supporting documentation, relating to the construction of an extension to the National Gallery of Australia. I seek leave to give a notice of motion in relation to the proposal.

Leave granted.

I give notice that, on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, I shall move:

That, in accordance with section 5 of the Parliament Act 1974, the Senate approves the proposal by the National Capital Authority for capital works within the Parliamentary Zone, being the construction of an extension to the National Gallery of Australia.