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Christmas Comes Early for Housing: HIA Backs Premier’s Action Agenda
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HIA Executive Director – Tasmania, Benjamin Price said: "Christmas has come early for Tasmanians looking to build or buy a home. Premier Rockliff’s significant commitments to housing and planning reform is a positive step towards tackling our housing challenges head-on. These measures will help reduce delays, cut unnecessary costs, and give builders and homeowners the certainty they need."
Mr Price said pausing changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) in Tasmania was a critical step: "Introducing legislation to pause NCC changes is a nation-leading move that will provide stability for builders and homeowners. It means avoiding unnecessary cost increases and delays caused by constant regulatory changes. This is a win for affordability."
HIA also welcomed the consultation on new rules for plumbing approvals: " One of the most practical and immediate reforms in the Premier’s plan is allowing licensed plumbers to self-certify work in standalone homes. This change will cut red tape significantly, without compromising safety, and keep projects moving. For families waiting to move in, it means homes can be finished faster and keys handed over sooner," Mr Price said.
On planning reform, Mr Price said: "Strengthening residential planning processes to prevent repeated and unnecessary ‘clock stopping’ is essential. Every delay adds cost and uncertainty, so this change will help Tasmanians access housing faster."
HIA also strongly supports proposed amendments to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme: "Increasing the allowable size of granny flats from 60m² to 90m² gives families and older Tasmanians more flexible housing options. And making it easier to develop medium-density housing across the state is vital for meeting demand and improving affordability."
Finally, Mr Price welcomed additional measures to protect consumers: "Finalising legislation to crack down on building company phoenixing will strengthen confidence in the building industry and protect Tasmanians building or buying a new home."
"This significant commitment on housing reforms shows a clear commitment to tackling housing challenges head-on.
“HIA looks forward to working closely with the Government to ensure these initiatives deliver real benefits for Tasmanians," Mr Price said.
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