Property and Construction

Finance is responsible for Commonwealth land and property management.

This includes the Commonwealth Property Management Framework Resource Management Guide No. 500, Lands Acquisition Framework Resource Management Guide No. 501 and administering the Lands Acquisition Act 1989 and the Public Works Committee Act 1969 . Finance also manages the Finance Owned Estate, and the delivery of major capital works and land remediation projects as requested by Government.

Finance manages the Whole-of-Australian-Government Coordinated Procurement Arrangements for property-related services. All non-corporate Commonwealth entities are required to use the arrangements for their outsourced property needs.

Commonwealth Land Holdings

The Commonwealth holds land parcels in all Australian states and territories and continues to consolidate the Commonwealth’s landholdings to reflect current and future needs.

Property Services Coordinated Procurement

The Property Services Coordinated Procurement arrangements cover leasing and facilities management services for Commonwealth domestic office accommodation and shopfronts.

Property Compliance Reporting

Information on current Finance construction projects and mandatory property compliance reporting documentation.

National Security Office Precinct

The Department of Finance is leading the development of a National Security Office Precinct (the Precinct) at York Park in Barton, ACT.

Centres for National Resilience

The Australian Government is delivering Centres for National Resilience - purpose-built quarantine facilities.

Australian Government Property Register

The Australian Government Property Register (AGPR) is a database that contains information on all of the Commonwealth's leased office accommodation and owned land.

Commonwealth National Lease

The Commonwealth National Lease is a leasing template intended to be used by Commonwealth tenant entities. It is designed to assist Commonwealth tenant entities with lease negotiations as using standard form documents can reduce the time and costs associated with negotiations.

Department of Finance Heritage Strategy

Finance’s revised heritage strategy promotes a practical approach to heritage management via integration of heritage considerations into relevant aspects of portfolio planning, contract management, property maintenance, works projects and divestment.

National Land in the Australian Capital Territory

Prior to self-government in 1989, the Commonwealth managed all land in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Policy and Legislation

Commonwealth Property Management Framework

The Commonwealth Property Management Framework is to facilitate informed decisions by NCEs and establish a foundation for achieving value for money.

Land Acquisition and Disposals

Finance develops and implements Commonwealth property policies, advises the Minister on the exercise of statutory powers, and advises entities on policy interpretation and obligations.

Public Works Committee

Information about the role of the Public Works Committee.

Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy

Commonwealth property, having no alternative efficient Government use, must be sold on the open market at full market value, unless agreed otherwise by the Finance Minister.