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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationHIA Welcomes suite of new measures to unlock homes for Australians
HIA Welcomes suite of new measures to unlock homes for Australians
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“HIA had been calling for housing to be a focus of the Economic Reform Roundtable in Canberra last week. Subsequently there appears to have been broad consensus that there were regulatory barriers that were within the Federal government’s control that could be addressed immediately.
“A pause to non-essential changes to the national construction code, consideration of how code provisions are developed by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) and removing barriers to modern methods of construction are all very important actions that will relieve the regulatory burden on industry and pave the way for homes to be built more quickly.
“We know though that it is not just the construction of homes impacted by regulation. The announcement to fast-track EPBC Assessment on a back log 26,000 homes by establishing a new strike team within the Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water is a positive way to address planning delays for housing developments.
“Piloting an AI program to help users navigate the volumes of codes and standards will add significant value allowing more time to build homes and potentially reducing paperwork.
“Delivering housing in Australia is complex and the Federal, state and territory governments need to work together to ensure these changes make a difference. All layers of government need to be committed to housing supply and affordability”, concluded Ms Martin.
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