A new inquiry for the Public Works Committee on $293m Defence project

THE FEDERAL Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works has announced that it will scrutinise a new project, from the Department of Defence.

Details of the project are: Department of Defence — AIR 555 Phase 1 Airborne Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare Capability Facilities Works — $293.65 million.

It is anticipated that the committee will conduct a public and in-camera hearing for the inquiry in early August 2020. The Committee would like to hear from all individuals or organisations interested in the project. Submissions for project will be accepted until July 28, 2020.

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.

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