The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will hold its first public hearing with the National Capital Authority (NCA) as the Committee’s biannual briefings recommence in the 48th Parliament. Biannual briefings with the NCA have been held regularly since 2009 and contribute to the Committee’s understanding of the role of the NCA in planning, promoting and maintaining the nation’s capital.

Media release issue date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will hold its first public hearing with the National Capital Authority (NCA) as the Committee’s biannual briefings recommence in the 48th Parliament. Biannual briefings with the NCA have been held regularly since 2009 and contribute to the Committee’s understanding of the role of the NCA in planning, promoting and maintaining the nation’s capital. Committee Chair Ms Alicia Payne MP said: “As Canberra continues to grow and evolve, these public hearings offer a timely opportunity to engage with the NCA on the decisions shaping our national capital’s future.” “The Committee values the transparency and accountability these sessions bring, and we look forward to exploring both the opportunities and challenges facing the NCA.”, Ms Payne said. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings of this public hearing. Audio of the hearing will also be webcast live on the Australian Parliament’s website. Further information about the biannual public briefings, including those held in previous Parliaments, can be found on the Committee’s website. Public hearing details Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House Canberra and via audio link Media inquiries Grace Sixsmith Office of Alicia Payne MP, Chair of Committee grace.sixsmith@aph.gov.au          0449 003 833 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4355 JSCNCET@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.