The Queensland Government has said that future generations of Australians will enjoy greater comfort in their homes as well as cheaper power bills thanks to national laws delivering modern building standards.
To balance the needs of homeowners and industry, the State Government has agreed to a phased approach to the National Construction Code 2022, with implementation from October 1, 2023 through to May 1, 2025.
Master Builders has welcomed the delay of the energy efficiency changes to the construction Code, however, is disappointed the Queensland Government is forging ahead with the other significant changes in just over a week.
Last week, Minister Mick de Brenni announced the energy efficiency changes will have an extended transition to 1 May 2024 as the software used to measure energy ratings was still not ready.
While the government has listened to the industry’s concerns, Queensland is the lone state moving ahead with a 2023 introduction of livable housing changes.
Master Builders said the rules were only finalised last week, a little more than a week from the 1 October start date, and there has been a lack of sufficient education and awareness for industry and consumers.
Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell reiterated that now is not the time to introduce changes that will increase the cost of housing, while the state faces a housing crisis.
“We are disappointed that the Minister didn’t delay the liveable housing requirements, as there is a lack of practical information available to licensed builders and trade contractors on how to implement the changes without incurring significant costs. Changes that commence in just 11 days.
“How can licensees comply with substantial changes to the way houses must be built when information has not been issued to them ahead of the changes commencing on 1 October.”
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