Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I have some further information relating to one of the questions that Senator Minchin asked yesterday. I seek leave to incorporate the answer in Hansard.

Leave granted.

The answer read as follows—

• Further information- NBN Co Melbourne Office
• In response to one of Senator Minchin’s questions on 22February 2009, I can provide the following information.
• While decisions regarding the location and leasing of office space is a matter for NBN Co and its board, I have been advised by the company that, to date, it has offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
• In relation to the Melbourne office, I am advised by the company that:
• NBN Co has leased two floors at 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne for an eight year period.
• The company’s decision to enter this lease followed a comprehensive review of Melbourne office accommodation and advice from the Victorian State Government on suitable office space.
• The rental struck is competitive with other Government and non-Government tenants in the building. It should be noted that both floors came fully fitted-out at no cost to NBN Co.
• Other government agencies in the same building are the ACCC and the ACMA. Both agencies took accommodation in the building under the previous Government.
• I am seeking further information on another question asked by Senator Minchin.