Terms of Reference

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 andreport 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.