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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationHIA welcomes plans to fast track low and mid-rise housing
HIA welcomes plans to fast track low and mid-rise housing
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Minister Scully announced the NSW Government will make changes to allow dual occupancies (duplexes) in R2 residential zones in NSW as well as permit more terraces and town houses near transport hubs and town centres in R2 zones.
“This is a great step forward in unlocking the development potential of low-density residential areas in Greater Sydney and across NSW. Allowing dual occupancy developments on land zoned R2 will support the delivery of more housing,” added Mr Bare.
“To achieve this, it is important that the changes to planning controls are consistent across all local government areas. Planning controls that facilitate these developments being undertaken as complying development are also vital. This will ensure the approval process is streamlined minimising delays and reducing costs for the families who can take advantage of the option to knock down their old home on a large block and replace it with two dwellings.
“HIA looks forward to the release of the draft proposals next week and continuing to work collaboratively with the NSW Government on these and other reforms to increase the supply of new housing of all types across NSW.”
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Increases to annual minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Minimum Wage decision today with a 4.75 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages.
Approvals reflect good momentum heading into 2026
“Building approvals ticked down by 3.4 per cent in April, including a 0.9 per cent decline for detached houses and a 7.2 per cent decline for multi-units,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
Wage ruling will increase housing costs and hit small builders hardest
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is deeply concerned with today’s Fair Work Commission decision to increase the Minimum Award Wages by 4.75 per cent, which will make it harder to deliver new homes at the scale Australia urgently needs,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
NCC 2022 to continue in Tasmania until May 2027
The Tasmanian Parliament has passed the Building Amendment Bill 2026, confirming a revised approach to how the National Construction Code will apply in Tasmania.