Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

Committee activities (inquiries and reports)

Inquiry into the allocation of land to diplomatic missions in the Australian Capital Territory

Terms of Reference

The Committee has been asked by the Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government to inquire into, and report on:

The allocation of land to diplomatic missions in the Australian Capital Territory with particular reference to:

• The roles of the National Capital Authority, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Government of the Australian Capital Territory (where applicable) and other relevant agencies;

• Forecast levels of demand and supply;

• The suitability of current property types and other options to meet the different needs of diplomatic missions; and

• Options for locations of future diplomatic estates.