“Taxpayer-funded renovations for the Australian Greens' party room at Parliament House have cost $2.2 million, significantly exceeding the original $886,521 estimate, sparking criticism over spending. The project involved creating 11 suites, including specialized joinery ($153,000+) and custom carpet ($48,000+), in the Senate's southwestern wing.
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Key Details of the Renovation:
Total Cost Explosion: Originally projected at $886,521, the cost rose to $1.6 million, and finally reported at $2.2 million as of February 2026.
Itemized Costs: Notable expenses included over $153,000 for joinery, over $106,000 for partitions and ceilings, and $48,750 for custom-manufactured carpet.
Project Scope: The work, which began during the previous Morrison government and continued under the Albanese government, involved renovating a party room and offices for the 11-member team.
Justification: Senate President Sue Lines attributed cost blowouts to extensive ceiling works and required work outside of normal hours.
Criticism: Liberal Senator James Paterson criticized the expenditure, particularly during a cost-of-living crisis.”

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Truly, in a cost of living crisis before it began to be a cost of living disaster this is how our elected representatives spent our taxpayer dollars?

We don’t need to drain the Canberra swamp.

Napalm would not only be a cheaper solution but far more effective.

Who signed off on this?

What is there name and why are they still employed?

"The renovations are located within Parliament House, requiring compliance with strict standards, which officials stated contributed to the expense. "


Not like they where taking helicopter rides Bronwyn !


Did the hard right media, where you sources the article, ask any Greens Senators for comment ?

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In use for a mere 38 years and the ceilings need replacing, the house I live in is a 92 years old War Service house and still has its original ceilings, tongue and groove pine boards and it looks good for another 92 years.

What were the Watermelon team doing?

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Apr 4^th, 2026 at 8:48pm:

"The renovations are located within Parliament House, requiring compliance with strict standards, which officials stated contributed to the expense. "

And they didn't account for the extra expense? You calculate expenses on the detailed costings, and that includes working after hours. If a building is heritage listed then those additional costs need to be factored in. It seems they have Joe Numbnuts, from Widgiemooltha, as their certified planner. ::)

I wonder if all the materials are sourced from renewable and morally superior sources.