Plan to cut construction code red tape won't have much effect on housing supply: expert | ABC NEWS
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The Opposition says it wants to cut the construction code to pamphlet in an attempt to boost housing supply. Housing expert Professor Ron Wakefield says it will have minimal effect on supply and we'd be left with unsuitable housing. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/federal-politics-andrew-bragg-building-code-national-press-club/107025376 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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