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Upgrading existing homes the best way to combat climate change
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“The Federal government must lead a consistent approach to climate adaptation across all states and territories. Cyclones, floods, bushfires and heat waves are not new threats, but the way we prepare for them must change,” said HIA Chief Executive Industry & Policy, Simon Croft.
“We need one clear, coordinated, national framework to lift resilience and keep housing affordable and attainable for all Australians.
“In our submission, HIA recommends the creation of a single, independently verified national risk-rating tool to guide planning decisions, inform insurers and give homeowners the information they need to strengthen their properties.
“HIA is also advocating for a ‘Hierarchy of Control’ model based on proven workplace-safety principles that ranks hazard-control measures from the most to the least effective, ensuring the strongest protections are prioritised.
“The greatest opportunity in mitigating climate change for our built environment, lies in upgrading Australia’s existing housing stock.
While new homes already meet high and improving standards, the country’s eight to ten million older dwellings remain the most exposed to extreme weather and require targeted action to lift their resilience.
“The real challenge is the millions of older homes that need focused upgrades to withstand future events.
“HIA calls on the Federal government to work with states, territories and industry on a clear timetable and resources for these reforms. Taking a steady, coordinated approach now will strengthen our homes and communities and reduce the cost and disruption of future natural disasters,” concluded Mr Croft.
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Land prices a roadblock to 1.2 million homes target
“The median price of residential land sold nationally jumped by 6.8 per cent over the 2024/25 financial year, more than three times faster than consumer price inflation over the same period,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.
Time to stop playing politics and fast track overdue EPBC reforms
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on all parties to park the games and fast track the delivery of the long overdue EPBC reforms by the end of this year,“ HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin said today.
Audit must not slow delivery of new homes under HAFF
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the announcement of an audit into the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) but cautioned that the review should not delay or derail the urgent task of increasing Australia’s housing supply, HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said today.
Rezoning paves the way for Gosford City Centre transformation
“The announcement that the NSW Government will fast-track a major rezoning of Gosford City Centre, unlocking 1,900 new homes across 283 hectares, provides an exciting opportunity for the Central Coast,” commented HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion.