GOVERNMENT FOCUS ON CUTTING RED TAPE
Construction Minister Chris Penk has emphasised that while the current consent system was designed to protect the customers from subpar work , it has become overly bureaucratic , creating unnecessary delays and costs .
“ A single-storey home might go through 10 or more inspections – this is excessive ,” he has said . “ The selfcertification scheme will focus on low-risk , basic homes , freeing up resources for larger , more complex developments , where most defective work occurs .”
He added that by shifting more responsibility to builders , who will carry greater risk for defects , the new model aims to improve quality , reduce unnecessary bureaucracy , and lower liability risks for local councils and ratepayers .
The initiative can potentially stimulate long-term activity in the housing market by speeding up the building process and lowering costs . As builders gain greater autonomy , more homes will be built faster , potentially helping to ease the housing shortage and drive growth in the market . For market stakeholders , this means greater opportunity and greater necessity to stay informed about the latest financing opportunities .
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