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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.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Meeting of Members of the Victoria Region of Housing Industry Association Limited will be held on Monday 16 February 2026 at HIA Cremorne Office – Level 1, 8 Gwynne Street, Cremorne, Victoria, 3121 commencing at 5.00pm.
The Victorian government has released today, on the stroke of Christmas for public consultation the draft regulations implementing parts of the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has congratulated the WA Cook Government on its strong economic management and decisive action to address housing supply challenges through the Mid-Year Budget Review.
“HIA is extremely disappointed with the Victorian government seeking to rush through their flawed buyer protection regulations during summer holidays,” stated HIA Victoria Executive Director, Keith Ryan.