The BCA seeks to reform construction approvals to speed up home building, following a 6.1% dwelling approval drop.
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) is calling for a revamp of the construction approval process to meet the goal of building 1.2 million homes in five years. Proposed changes include universal "report cards" for monitoring local approvals, allowing state intervention in local decisions, and shifting significant project approvals to state governments. CEO Bran Black emphasizes these steps are essential to address the housing supply crisis amid a recent 6.1% drop in dwelling approvals.
October 13, 2024
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