COMMITTEES

Dr LEIGH (Fenner—Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) (09:59): 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 Leased Premises at 90 Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales.

Services Australia seeks parliamentary approval to proceed with the proposed fit-out of leased premises at 90 Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales. The works seek to provide fit-for-purpose office space and consolidate the non-customer-facing staff in the Illawarra region into one site by 2027. The estimated total cost of the proposed works is $22.34 million, excluding GST.

The project was 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, construction is expected to commence in March 2026 and be completed by February 2027.

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.