Question - Arts

1. What prompted the fire safety assessment in November 2025 that restricted occupancy to 100 people of the Kingston Fitters' Workshop, which discontinued the ability of the Canberra International Music Festival to use the facility it has been one of the most frequent users of since 2012, and has impacted other creatives and community groups who want to use the Fitters' Workshop for concerts and events.
2. Will the Government carry out fire safety upgrades to ensure the Fitters' Workshop remains a viable venue for concerts, including for events for more than 100 people.
3. Will the Government commit to ensuring the Fitters’ Workshop is able to host the Canberra International Music Festival next year.
4. What are the Government’s future intentions for the Fitters’ Workshop given its place within the planned Kingston Arts Precinct.

Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 926.