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QLD must follow VIC in delaying massive NCC changes

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QLD must follow VIC in delaying massive NCC changes

Media release
HIA is calling on the Palaszczuk Government to follow Victoria’s lead and immediately delay changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will have a huge impact on home building.

Victoria has announced a change in its position, recognising that industry needs more time to digest and implement the biggest changes to the NCC since its inception that will make every new home more expensive, and less affordable for homebuyers already struggling under the weight of interest rates and material and labour cost increases.

HIA Executive Director for Queensland, Michael Roberts said that Victoria was providing a template for Queensland, recognising the impact of NCC changes in exacerbating the housing crisis.

“Victoria has seen that the midst of a housing crisis is not the time to contribute to a forced increase in the price of all new houses,” Mr Roberts said.

“We have heard from our members that the cost of implementing new NCC specifications that will make it compulsory for every house to accommodate disabled occupants, and to increase energy efficiency standards well beyond what is required in Queensland, will add $20,000 to $30,000 per house.

“We also know that the cost implications for homes built off-the-ground on stumps, like a traditional Queenslander, mean this style of construction could be consigned to the history books.

“While we have tried to work with Government, HIA’s position has consistently been that the proposed changes go far beyond the minimum standard that is supposed to be set under the NCC.

“Changes are due to come into play in just over three months. The fact is that the industry doesn’t yet have the updated software required to assess energy efficiency, and the government is yet to commence its education program. The evidence is clear that no one is ready for such significant changes.

“Now with Victoria leading the way, the Queensland Government has a perfect opportunity to change direction to support our industry in the continued supply of quality, affordable homes that is needed over a long period to address the housing crisis, without additional impediments being rushed in,” Mr Roberts said.

For more information please contact:

Mike Roberts

Executive Director – Queensland

Paul Leven

Deputy Executive Director – Queensland
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