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Productivity reform
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HIA recommends the next Queensland Government:
- Establish an independent state-based Productivity Commission
- Task the new Commission as its first action
- Commit to reform or abolish Best Practice Industry Conditions
The government has estimated more than 45,000 new homes per year are needed over the next 20 years in Queensland if we are to catch up on demand and resolve the housing crisis in our state. To achieve this, all aspects of home building need to fire – detached housing, infill multi-residential and high-rise unit towers.
Traditionally the detached home building sector has done the heavy lifting to meet housing demand. However, without a significant increase in the number of multi-residential projects being delivered, the 45,000 target is simply a fantasy.
The increase in local government requirements in combination with changes in the industrial relations environment has resulted in a significant decline in the number of multi-residential projects being delivered. The simple fact is, these projects are no longer considered commercially viable.
We need policy action that will reverse productivity declines and release the tight stranglehold that unions have on project delivery
- Establish an independent state-based Productivity Commission to undertake inquiries, research, reviews and reports relating to productivity, economic development and industry in Queensland.
- Task the new Commission as its first action to urgently investigate and make priority recommendations to improve workforce productivity in the construction of high-rise unit tower developments
- Commit to reform or abolish Best Practice Industry Conditions that evidence shows are dragging down productivity and output of new homes.