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Dr LEIGH (Fenner—Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury and Assistant Minister for Employment) (09:12): 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: Services Australia—Proposed fit-out of existing leased premises at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory.

Services Australia is proposing works to fit out its existing premises at the Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, ACT. The works form part of a project that will consolidate three of Services Australia's Tuggeranong sites into one by 2027 and deliver operational and financial efficiencies. The estimated cost of the works is $144.49 million, excluding GST.

The proposed works were referred to the public works committee on 6 November 2024. 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, construction is expected to commence in August 2025 and be completed in August 2027.

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