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Dr LEIGH (Fenner—Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) (10:09): 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: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed fit-out of new leased premises at One City Hill, Canberra City.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts seeks parliamentary approval to fit out levels 1 to 6 in new leased premises at One City Hill, Canberra City. The proposed work will comprise predominantly open-plan and modular workstations, meeting and breakout areas, and support facilities. The work will conform to the department's operational requirements, including physical and electronic security, with higher security zones and secure lift lobbies to each floor.

The total project cost is estimated to be $46.4 million excluding GST. The proposed works were referred to the public works committee on 25 November 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, the works are expected to commence in October 2026 for completion in May 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.