08 Sep 2022
The Building Ministers from all Australian jurisdictions met on 26 August 2022 and adopted the proposed changes for NCC 2022 for which GBCA and our industry partners have been advocating. These are:
The NSW Government announced its new Sustainable Buildings State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) which encourages the design and construction of more sustainable buildings in NSW. The SEPP will update BASIX to require new homes to achieve a 7 star NatHERS rating (up from an average of 5.5 - 6 stars) which aligns with NCC 2022. Sustainability provisions for non-residential development include
City of Sydney Councilors recently unanimously endorsed planning controls that will require new buildings to comply with net zero targets and minimum energy ratings. It is a first for a local council in Australia, but other councils are expected to use the evidence base and performance standards to inform their own policy development.
Read more hereGBCA provided input to the GreenPower Program Review highlighting the need for changes to make it simpler for consumers to understand and join the program.
See GBCA's submission hereAn independent review of Infrastructure Australia (IA) will consider the agency’s role as an independent adviser to the Commonwealth on nationally significant infrastructure priorities. GBCA provided input, noting the important role that IA can play in harmonising the efforts of state infrastructure bodies and other key stakeholders in progressing a net zero carbon agenda.
See GBCA's input here