Updates for housing standards

WA Government called to catch up on accessible housing

The Cook Government has been urged to follow the lead of other States and adopt housing standards requiring new builds to be accessible for those with a disability.

Updates for housing standards

Image: Alexandr Ivaschenko/stock.adobe.comThe Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s new Queensland Housing Code and updates to the Modern Homes Standards, saying the reforms will help improve housing supply by reducing complexity and increasing consistency across the state. The changes include revised energy efficiency requirements for raised-floor homes and homes under 50 square metres, a new “ramp-ready” o…