Macquarie Point Stadium Costings and Governance

In line with section 6(1) of the Public Accounts Act 1970, on 24 September 2025, the House of Assembly resolved as follows:

Refers the following reference to the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts to inquire into and report upon:—
(a) the adherence of the Tasmanian Government, Macquarie Point Development Corporation and other entities to all announced delivery schedules and budgets regarding the Macquarie Point Stadium project, should the project be approved by the Parliament;
(b) options to minimise delays and reduce additional expenses for taxpayers;
(c) the appropriateness of the project's oversight and governance arrangements; and
(d) any other matters incidental thereto.

With respect to the correspondence below, the Committee has sought and received advice about the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) request to ‘undertake a detailed comparative review of all the stadium-related infrastructure proposals’.

Having considered the advice, the Committee is unable to proceed with the request as the broad scope falls outside the Committee’s legislative power to do so.

The Committee has informed the TCCI of its decision and thanks them for considering the Committee in this instance.

Hon Ruth Forrest MLC, Chair