In August 2025, the Federal Government unveiled a sweeping initiative aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating housing approvals in response to Australia’s deepening housing crisis.[1] Central to this reform is a proposed pause on further residential changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until mid-2029, alongside efforts to streamline the code using artificial intelligence. The Government argues that builders are spending more time navigating paperwork than constructing homes, and that simplifying the NCC—currently over 2,000 pages—will speed up housing supply.
Authors:
Emily Haar, Partner
Email: EHaar@piperalderman.com.au
Maida Mujkic, Associate
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Olivia Lilburn, Law Graduate
Email: olilburn@piperalderman.com.au