Public Works Committee referred proposed works by the AFP and CSIRO

THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works has recently commenced two new inquiries into proposed works by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) under the Public Works Committee Act 1969.

The AFP is proposing to fit out new premises for its Northern Command Headquarters located in Brisbane, Queensland.

The proposed new premises will replace the AFP’s existing two major Brisbane offices in Newstead and Fortitude Valley with 10,594 square metres of floorspace at 949 Ann Street in the Brisbane CBD. As well as office space, the proposed works will deliver over 3,000sqm of technical and specialist areas. The estimated cost of the proposed works in $89.3 million (excluding GST).

The CSIRO is proposing to upgrade and fit out Building 302 at its complex in Clayton, Victorian to deliver purpose-built laboratory facilities for staff relocating from the CSIRO’s site located in Aspendale, Victoria. The proposed works will allow the CSIRO to consolidate staff into modern, fit-for-purpose, compliant, and future-ready accommodation at the Clayton site and maintain capacity for vital atmospheric and climate science. The estimated cost of the proposed works is $18.27 million (excluding GST).

The committee has invited interested individuals and organisations to make submissions by Friday, May 1, 2026 for the AFP referral and Monday, May 11, 2026 for the CSIRO referral. More information is available on the inquiry websites: AFP, Brisbane and CSIRO, Clayton.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is not involved in the tendering process, awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works. Enquiries on these matters should be directed to the relevant Commonwealth entities.

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