The Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, noting that the proposal to construct a new convention centre for Canberra has attracted tripartisan support in the Assembly, resolves to inquire into and report on the proposal to construct a new convention centre for Canberra including:
The level of demand from business and clients for a new centre and the likely economic impact of a new centre on Canberra;
Whether the “Australia Forum” proposal has the support of stakeholders;
The amount of work required to take the proposal to an investment ready stage;
The appropriate source of funding (federal, territory or private sector) for each stage of the project;
The level of priority that should be given to a new convention centre in relation to other infrastructure projects in the ACT; and
Other matters arising during the course of the inquiry.
The Committee would welcome submissions from stakeholders and the general public. Written submissions should be lodged by 8 May 2017.
Submissions should include your full name, postal address and telephone number. Electronic lodgement is preferred.
Under the inquiry’s terms of reference the Committee will consider:
The level of demand from business and clients for a new centre and the likely economic impact of a new centre on Canberra;
Whether the “Australia Forum” proposal has the support of stakeholders;
The amount of work required to take the proposal to an investment ready stage;
The appropriate source of funding (federal, territory or private sector) for each stage of the project;
The level of priority that should be given to a new convention centre in relation to other infrastructure projects in the ACT; and
Other matters arising during the course of the inquiry.
For further information or to lodge a submission please contact the Committee Secretary on (02) 6205 0129 or by email at: committees@parliament.act.gov.au
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