COMMITTEES

Dr LEIGH (Fenner—Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) (09:58): 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 Taxation Office—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises, Levels 5 to 10, 152 Wharf Street, Brisbane.

The ATO seeks approval from the parliament to fit out levels 5 to 10 of their existing leased premises at the Wharf Street, Brisbane site. The estimated total cost of the works is $29.2 million excluding GST. The proposed works were referred to the Public Works Committee on 2 September 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, work will commence in June 2026 for practical completion in November 2026. The committee also recommended that the ATO continue to enhance and refine their change management practices, ensuring that it incorporates robust staff consultation procedures for the design and delivery stages of proposed works to effectively capture all affected staff.

The ATO has accepted this recommendation and advised that the committee's recommendation will be reflected in subsequent ATO public works proposals that are referred to the committee. 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.