Jeremy Rockliff

Premier of Tasmania



31 July 2014

Peter Gutwein, Treasurer

Building Approvals Rise Under Liberal Government

The August budget will deliver on our promises, fix the budget mess and lay the foundations for the future.

Monthly building approval figures out today show our plan is working as confidence continues to grow under the Liberal Government.

In June, dwelling approvals were over 37 per cent higher than what they were 12 months ago.

This is welcome news for the building industry, which is worth more than $2 billion a year and employs around 17,500 Tasmanians.

The Liberal Government promised to cut red and green tape to help business grow and we are delivering on our promise by reviewing Tasmania's Building Regulatory Framework and reforming the broken planning system.

We are backing our building sector to grow the economy and create jobs, and today's figures show Tasmania is on the path to a better future.



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