Secure timber supply critical to housing Australia's growing population
HIA called for a secure domestic timber supply at the National Forestry Day launch in Parliament House, linking it directly to Australia's ability to meet future housing demand.
Will timber shortages affect my building projects as Australia's population grows?
Builders and carpenters rely on timber supply for framing, flooring and structural work. Shortages or price spikes directly affect project costs and timelines.
Key takeaways
- HIA says a secure domestic timber supply is essential to meet Australia's growing housing needs.
- The call was made at the National Forestry Day launch held at Parliament House.
- Timber availability is directly tied to the construction industry's capacity to deliver homes.
Related
Modern Methods of Construction require skills evolution, not workforce replacement
BuildSkills Australia has released a report on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), finding that new building technologies complement rather than replace traditional trade skills. The HIA has welcomed the findings.
Why it matters: Builders, carpenters, and other construction trades may need to upskill as MMC adoption grows, but their core skills remain relevant and in demand.
Coalition migration measures recognise housing supply depends on workforce capacity
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the Coalition's commitment to a skills-first migration approach and a dedicated construction visa strike team. It says the measures recognise that housing supply depends on workforce capacity.
Why it matters: Builders and other residential construction trades could see faster access to skilled migrant labour if the commitments are delivered. This may ease labour shortages, but it remains a policy commitment, not law.
New rules add thousands to the cost of a new home as Tasmania falls years behind on housing
From today, all new homes built in Tasmania must meet the full Livable Housing Design requirements. The Housing Industry Association says this adds thousands of dollars to the cost of building a home.
Why it matters: Builders and carpenters in Tasmania must now design and build to the full livable housing standard, which raises per-home costs and may change quoting, design and compliance work.