Master Builders Australia

Authorised by Denita Wawn, Master Builders Australia, Barton ACT 2600

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Current policy settings aren't delivering the housing supply Australia needs. Without a policy reset, today's shortfall risks becoming an even bigger housing crisis in the years ahead.

Read our full media release at https://t.co/fZ8sDGVcLl

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The Federal Government needs to design a pathway out of this as the story from the latest data is clear: the current policy settings are not working.

Read our full media release at https://t.co/QUelM19hOS

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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.

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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.

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Builders stand ready to meet community demand, despite rising costs. Governments must remove the policy barriers holding them back.

Read more at https://t.co/57F4QO9TEs

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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.

Read more: https://t.co/oi3smlflZA

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As our new Workforce Blueprint outlines, we need a balanced approach that combines apprenticeships, better retention and skilled migration.

Read the full report at https://t.co/8yzGv2WX40

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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.

Watch the full podcast at https://t.co/XiwvYBtNWK

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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.

Read what they had to say at https://t.co/66DqkksIu6

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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.

Read more at: https://t.co/po702KU6kR

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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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Tickets are now on sale for the building and construction industry’s premier national event, celebrating the very best from around Australia.

Don't wait, book your spot today at https://t.co/BjHkvBobgd

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We're all feeling the Federal Budget stress

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Today's headlines...we're all feeling the Federal Budget stress

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Today's headlines...we're all feeling the Federal Budget stress

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Check out what builders had to say about the government passing CGT and negative gearing changes - in their own words.

Tell us what you think in the comments!

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Builders have played by the rules and now the government is moving the goal posts on trusts.