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 47th Parliament. Biannual briefings with the NCA have been held regularly since 2009.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 7 December 2022

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 47th Parliament. Biannual briefings with the NCA have been held regularly since 2009.   Committee Chair Ms Alicia Payne MP said: “These public meetings provide an excellent opportunity to scrutinise the work of the NCA and keep Australians across developments and issues affecting our national capital, Canberra.”   “The Committee intends to discuss a recent audit report of NCA procurement which was critical of its practices and recommended a range of changes for the NCA. The Committee is also looking forward to examining a range of current issues including high profile developments such as the Australian War Memorial, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and the Canberra Light Rail.”   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: Thursday 8 December 2022 Time: 3.00pm AEDT to 5.00pm AEDT Location: Committee Room 1S5, Parliament House The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Media inquiries Hamish McLennan Office of Alicia Payne MP, Chair of Committee hamish.mclennan@aph.gov.au          0421 276 788 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.

On Tuesday the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed by the National Capital Authority about current issues relating to the nation’s capital.

Media release issue date: Monday, 6 December 2021

On Tuesday the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed by the National Capital Authority about current issues relating to the nation’s capital. The briefing will be broadcast live on the Parliament House website. Committee Chair, Senator Dr Sam McMahon, said: “The Committee welcomes the opportunity to discuss a range of matters with the National Capital Authority including some of the current works being undertaken across Canberra.” “Since 2009, the National Capital Authority has been invited to conduct these briefings biannually as an opportunity for the Committee to become more familiar with issues affecting the Capital and latest developments.” Further information may be found on the Committee’s website. Further information about the National Capital Authority can be found on its website. Public hearing details Date: Tuesday 7 December 2021 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm The public briefing was planned to take place on 25 November 2021 and has been rescheduled to this new date and time. The hearing will be conducted in a virtual format and broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Media inquiries Office of Senator Dr Sam McMahon (08) 8948 3555 or Lance Northey on 0411 876 162 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4355 jscncet@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/National_Capital_and_External_Territories. On the site, you can track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 16 June 2021

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital. The briefing will be broadcast live on the Parliament House website. Committee Chair, Senator Dr Sam McMahon, said: “The Committee anticipates discussing a range of contemporary matters with the National Capital Authority during the public briefing.” “The briefing process is an opportunity for the Committee to maintain an ongoing awareness of issues relating to Canberra and the National Capital Authority.” Further information may be found on the Committee’s website. Further information about the National Capital Authority can be found on its website. Public hearing details Date: Thursday 17 June 2021 Time: 11:00am to 11:45am The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, committee hearings are not presently open for physical attendance by members of the public. Media inquiries Office of Senator Dr Sam McMahon (08) 8948 3555 or Lance Northey on 0411 876 162 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4355 jscncet@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/National_Capital_and_External_Territories. On the site, you can track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 7 October 2020

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital. The re-scheduled briefing will be broadcast live on the Parliament House website. Committee Chair, Dr Anne Webster MP, said: “The Committee welcomes the opportunity to hear from the National Capital Authority about its role as custodian of the National Capital Plan and caretaker of the special character of Canberra as the nation’s capital.” “The Committee looks forward to discussing a range of matters during the briefing and being updated on the latest developments.” Further information may be found on the Committee’s website. Public hearing details Date: Thursday 8 October 2020 Time: 11:00am to 11:45am The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, committee hearings are not presently open for physical attendance by members of the public. Media inquiries Office of Dr Anne Webster MP (03) 5021 5987 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4355 jscncet@aph.gov.au

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 2 September 2020

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will be briefed tomorrow by the National Capital Authority about issues relating to the nation’s capital. The briefing will be broadcast live on the Parliament House website. Committee Chair, Dr Anne Webster MP, said: “The Committee welcomes the opportunity to hear from the National Capital Authority about its role as custodian of the National Capital Plan and caretaker of the special character of Canberra as the nation’s capital.” “The Committee looks forward to discussing a range of matters during the briefing and being updated on the latest developments.” Further information may be found on the Committee’s website. Public hearing details Date: Thursday 3 September 2020 Time: 11:00am to 11:45am The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, committee hearings are not presently open for physical attendance by members of the public. Media enquiries Office of Dr Anne Webster MP 03 5021 5987 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4355 jscncet@aph.gov.au