Councils still hold many of the keys to more homes
HIA is urging Tasmanian council election candidates to commit to planning reform. The association says local councils remain a major factor in whether new housing gets approved and built.
29 Tasmanian councils are heading to the polls simultaneously, covering all local government areas in the state.
Will Tasmanian council elections change how easy it is to get new home builds approved?
Builders and related trades in Tasmania could see more or fewer jobs depending on how new councils approach planning approvals. Slower approvals mean fewer projects.
Key takeaways
- All 29 Tasmanian councils are heading to elections at the same time.
- HIA wants candidates to commit to planning reform before they take office.
- Local councils have significant power over whether new housing projects get approved.
- More housing approvals would mean more work for builders and related trades in Tasmania.
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