Legislation to stop federal red tape and reduce costs for Tasmanian builders and home buyers will be introduced in the first week of Parliament.
The Building Amendment Bill 2026 will stop red tape and additional costs caused by changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), putting a stop to unnecessary costs and delays in the construction of new housing across the State.
Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer affairs, Guy Barnett, said the changes will provide greater certainty for the construction industry and home builders.
"We're standing up for consumers and industry by stopping federal red tape and costly changes being imposed on Tasmanians," Minister Barnett said.
"Our Government has worked closely with industry to block Canberra's unnecessary and constant changes on the building industry.
"We are taking a sensible, balanced approach – making sure we can build the homes we need now, while planning carefully for the future."
Freezing NCC changes means builders can focus on delivering homes for Tasmanians, rather than navigating new layers of complex regulation that add cost and delay.
Importantly, this action is backed in by industry, with the HIA and Master Builders Tasmania strongly in support of our policy and legislation.
Housing Industry Association, Executive Director, Ben Price said this is nation‑leading reform from the Tasmanian Government that gives builders certainty when they need it most.
Master Builders Tasmania, Chief Executive Officer, Jenna Cairney said hitting a legislated pause on all new residential code changes will help to reduce red tape, save home builders money, and hopefully result in more houses being built by our workforce.
