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“The Commission’s report shines a light on some of the critical barriers preventing Queenslanders from accessing the homes they need, and we are pleased to see many of the concerns raised by HIA and our members reflected in the interim findings.
“HIA and its members provided significant input to the Commission throughout the consultation process, including detailed submission highlighting the real-world impact of excessive regulation, planning delays, and outdated procurement practices on Queensland’s residential building sector.
“It is clear that Queensland cannot overcome its housing shortage without restoring confidence and improving the way the industry operates. It requires genuine reform across multiple fronts from the way government approves and plans housing, to how projects are delivered and regulated.
“We are particularly pleased the Commission has acknowledged that builders are being weighed down by overly complex and inconsistent planning rules. Local government requirements are often at odds with the Queensland Development Code, making it harder and more expensive to get new homes approved.
“HIA also strongly supports the Commission’s call for the permanent removal of ‘Best Practice Industry Conditions’ from public procurement policy. The Commission’s own modelling shows these provisions have added significantly to the cost of construction, making housing less affordable.
“In addition, HIA is encouraging the Queensland Government to take a fresh look at how zoning and land use planning decisions are made across the state. Fixing this will be essential to lifting supply and reducing the time and cost of getting new homes to market.
“HIA is also keen to see the Government support more innovation in home building, including faster approval pathways for modern construction techniques like modular and offsite builds, which have the potential to improve both the speed and quality in housing delivery.
“This report lays out a clear path forward, and HIA stands ready to work with the Queensland Government to make it a reality,” concluded Mr Roberts.
The following is attributable to Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist
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