At a public hearing on 16 November 2021 the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will scrutinise a proposal from the Department of Health for over $64 million in public works to fit-out the Sirius Building in Woden, Canberra as part of the Health’s New Ways of Working program.

Media release issue date: Monday, 15 November 2021

At a public hearing on 16 November 2021 the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will scrutinise a proposal from the Department of Health for over $64 million in public works to fit-out the Sirius Building in Woden, Canberra as part of the Health’s New Ways of Working program. This hearing is part of the Committee’s inquiry into the Department of Health, Fit-out of Existing Premises, Sirius Building, Woden, ACT, and will examine the need, scope, function and cost effectiveness of the proposed new operational support and training facilities, and explore how the proposed works will provide fit-for-purpose consolidated office accommodation for staff. Public hearing details Date: Tuesday, 16 November 2021 Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm (AEDT) Location: via teleconference The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Please note: the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is not involved in the tendering process, awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works. Inquiries on these matters should be addressed to the relevant Commonwealth entities. For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4636 pwc@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 Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.