Not satire: The Utopia-style regulations holding Australia back from building homes
The Australian Productivity Commission has released an interim report criticizing complex and contradictory planning regulations for hindering housing development. The commission advocates for a shift toward a more permissive 'build mindset' to address the nation's housing affordability crisis.
Why it matters
Regulatory reform is a central point of contention in the Australian housing market, directly impacting the speed and cost of new home construction.
The Productivity Commission recommended a regulatory rethink to unlock new housing. ( ABC News )
The Productivity Commission has recommended a drastic overhaul of state and local government planning rules to unlock more housing.
In its interim report, the commission found "poorly designed" regulation was preventing homes from being built where people want to live.
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