Major Victorian parties listening but key housing reforms still needed
The Housing Industry Association says both major Victorian parties have responded to pressure over the state's housing shortage with a range of announcements. With under a month until the state election, it says key housing reforms are still needed.
What do the Victorian election housing promises mean for builders and tradies?
Victorian builders and residential trades could see changes to housing policy and work pipelines after the election. The available text is truncated, so the specific measures aren't confirmed.
Key takeaways
- The HIA says both major Victorian parties have responded to pressure on housing supply.
- Victorians head to the polls in less than a month.
- The HIA says key housing reforms are still needed despite the announcements.
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