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  • Zagorath@aussie.zoneOP
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    1 year ago

    Improvements to accessibility and energy efficiency, mainly. Build costs should only increase by an average of 2%, which will be more than offset by less energy use in heating and cooling in the long run.

    Homes will need to include at least one step-free entry, wider internal doors and corridors, as well as a toilet on the ground or entry level. Queenslander-style homes will be exempt from having a step-free entry.

    New buildings will also need to meet a minimum energy star rating of seven out of 10, instead of six.

    According to disability advocates:

    “Less than 5 per cent of housing is built to be accessible and inclusive,” she said.

    “Industry only changes when it has to.”

    Which is a pretty appalling record, frankly. And yet despite that appalling record, some arsehole from “Master Builders Australia” says:

    We’re disappointed the government is still forging ahead with the accessibility provisions.