Australia is sleepwalking into a severe building and construction downturn at precisely the time we need to be building more.
The Federal Government must come to the table and work with industry to turn this abysmal environment around.
We're forecasting a 262,000-home shortfall against the National Housing Accord target. Governments need a pro-construction agenda, reverse supply-reducing tax changes, cut unnecessary regulation, improve investment settings and strengthen workforce pathways.
Builders stand ready to meet community demand, despite rising costs. Governments must remove the policy barriers holding them back.
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Master Builders today reiterated that Governments should be doing everything possible to accelerate housing supply by increasing the construction workforce, cutting red tape and encouraging investment in new dwellings.
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As our new Workforce Blueprint outlines, we need a balanced approach that combines apprenticeships, better retention and skilled migration.
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We need more Aussies completing apprenticeships and on the tools, backed by a migration system that brings in qualified workers to contribute from day one.
This combination will deliver a positive net impact on housing supply.
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Australia is on track to fall 204,000 homes short by 2029. 🚨
Appearing before a Parliamentary hearing today, Master Builders Australia’s Shane Garrett and Darren Disney called for reform.
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“If we are to build the homes, infrastructure and buildings Australia needs, we must have a reliable, affordable and resilient supply chain for construction materials," said Ms Wawn.
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“Modelling shows the Budget measures will reduce new net housing supply by 8,700 homes.
"It simply doesn’t stack up."
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As reported in the Australian, placing the CFMEU into administration was the first step. The Government must now progress work to establish a dedicated building and construction industry regulator.
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Check out what builders had to say about the government passing CGT and negative gearing changes - in their own words.
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Around 1 in 11 Australian jobs are in construction.
From building homes and schools to delivering roads, hospitals and major infrastructure, construction shapes the places where Australians live, work and connect.
















