Hidebound builders, outdated regulations exacerbate housing shortage
24-09-2026 03:53 via businessnews.com.au

Hidebound builders, outdated regulations exacerbate housing shortage

Outdated building practices and regulations are frustrating efforts to boost the housing supply, according to Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh.
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