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

The Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The National Water Commission is wholly located in Canberra in one Grade C classified office building.

(a) 1,151 square metres.

(b) annual lease base rental for office accommodation is $495,041 (GST inclusive) which equates to $430.10 (GST inclusive) per square metre.

(c) the lease agreement term expires on 30 June 2014; the lease can be terminated should the lesser fail to maintain the building in a condition fit for use and in compliance with relevant Australian standards.

(d) no buildings are owned by the Commission.

(e) not applicable.