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HIA Executive Director Michael McGowan says HIA supports the McGowan Government’s action for planning reform, which includes the revision of policies and codes.
“It is recognised that the current Residential Design Codes are breaking down with modern lot types and building methods, especially through suburban infill locations.
“The Medium Density Code better considers economical building methods, the National Construction Code and established trends like modular construction.
“HIA remains cautiously optimistic about the new Medium Density Code, housing stock will be improved but it will be more resource heavy to deliver it. HIA’s primary concern remains with the affordability of houses designed to the new Code.
“Industry will have to adapt to the new Code and the transition periods are welcome. It should also allow many Local Governments time to align their Local Schemes and Policies ahead of the adoption date.
“While the new Code likely addresses many Local Government and community concerns, members worry that the Code has the potential to force two-storey outcomes for some of the simplest homes.
“HIA congratulates the McGowan Government for adopting HIA’s recommendation of site area concessions, and the removal of occupancy restrictions to incentivise the development of gold level accessible houses and encourage greater housing diversity and opportunity for ageing in place.
“HIA looks forward to continuing working on the code with the State Government over the next 2 years prior to the implementation of the code in Greenfields developments. said Mr McGowan.
“Home building materials have continued to experience only modest cost increases, up by 1.6 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Maurice Tapang.
“Today’s interim report from the Productivity Commission overwhelmingly backs what HIA has long been saying - that the regulatory burden on businesses is getting worse in this country and there is need for a major overhaul on the approach to regulation,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the release of the Queensland Productivity Commission’s interim report into construction productivity It is a significant and necessary step toward overcoming the housing supply challenges facing Queensland,” said Michael Roberts, HIA Executive Director Queensland.
“New home building approvals in the 2024/25 financial year were up by 13.9 per cent compared to their 2023/24 trough,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.