Bragg NCC plan puts spotlight on need to stop the regulatory escalator
HIA has welcomed Senator Andrew Bragg's push to reform the National Construction Code as part of the housing affordability debate. HIA CEO Simon Croft supports halting what the industry calls a 'regulatory escalator'.
HIA welcomes Senator Andrew Bragg putting National Construction Code reform squarely at the centre of the housing affordability and productivity debate - Simon Croft, HIA Chief Executive – Industry &…
Will National Construction Code reforms finally cut red tape and lower building costs?
Builders and tradespeople across all trades face rising compliance costs from NCC updates. Regulatory reform could reduce construction costs and ease project delivery burdens.
Key takeaways
- HIA backs Senator Bragg's push to make NCC reform central to the housing affordability debate.
- The 'regulatory escalator' refers to ongoing NCC changes that keep raising compliance costs for builders.
- Slowing or pausing NCC updates could reduce construction costs and boost housing supply.
- No specific policy changes have been announced yet — this remains a political and industry discussion.
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