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Dr LEIGH (Fenner—Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury and Assistant Minister for Employment) (09:05): 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 Institute of Sport revitalisation project, Canberra.

The Australian Sports Commission is proposing works to revitalise the Australian Institute of Sport campus in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, and not before time. The proposed works will provide three new facilities: a new athletes village, a multisports dome and a high-performance training and testing centre incorporating sports science and sports medicine.

The estimated cost of the project is $249.7 million, excluding GST. The proposed works were referred to the public works committee on 20 November 2024. Following its inquiry, the committee recommended the House of Representatives resolve that it is expedient to carry out the proposed works.

Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence from October 2025 and be completed by March 2027. On behalf of the government, I would like to thank the committee for undertaking a timely inquiry. As a member for the ACT, I would like to thank those involved in this exciting project.

As a sports nut, I am extraordinarily excited by what the new AIS will become. I commend the motion to the House. Question agreed to.