Labor’s landslide win in the Federal Election on the weekend is a timely reminder to focus on housing, according to the Housing Industry Australia.
“Any delay or political grandstanding will only deepen the nation’s housing crisis,” HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said.
“Access to a home — whether to rent or own — is becoming unattainable for too many Australians. This is a challenge that demands a major response in the first days and weeks of the new term of government.
“HIA has been clear throughout the election campaign that all sides of politics must provide bold and courageous leadership to deliver on the nations critical housing shortages and meet the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes.”
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Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said the industry body was eager to work with the Albanese government.
“The Department of Infrastructure is leading work on a National Construction Strategy to lift productivity in transport infrastructure projects,” Mr Davies said.
“At the same time, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is progressing a Blueprint for a more sustainable and productive sector through the National Construction Industry Forum.”