Mr NAIRN (Special Minister of State) (5:07 PM) —I move:

IP Australia proposes to undertake the fit-out, at an estimated cost of $14.451 million, of an extension to existing leased premises in Woden in the Australian Capital Territory. An additional $2 million has been allowed for work on the existing premises for workstation reconfigurations. In its report, the Public Works Committee recommended that these works proceed subject to the recommendations of the committee. IP Australia accepts and will implement those recommendations. Subject to parliamentary approval, the proposed fit-out will be undertaken concurrently with the later stages of the base building construction.  Both are due for completion in early September 2007. On behalf of the government, I would like to thank the committee for its support and I commend the motion to the House.