The Liberal Government is delivering on its promise to cut red and green tape, with the next stage of our review of Tasmania's Building Regulatory Framework underway.
In July, we released an Issues Paper, setting out the challenges and obstacles holding back our building industry.
After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, the Director of Building Control today released a Position Paper seeking feedback on 59 recommendations and options to cut red and green tape. Among other things, the proposed changes will simplify the permit process while ensuring we have safer, more effective and more sustainable buildings.
Some of the key recommendations include;
The building and construction sector is a key industry in Tasmania worth more than $2.2 billion and employing around 17,500 Tasmanians.
We have already taken steps to reduce red tape by reviewing how the National Construction Code operates in Tasmania, resulting in a more than 40 per cent reduction in variations from 2015.
Unfortunately, the sector is still being held back by rules and regulations which have barely changed since they came into effect a decade ago.
By getting rid of the bureaucratic red and green tape, we make it easier for people to do business in Tasmania, which in turn drives economic growth and creates jobs.
Fixing the economy and creating jobs is our top priority. That's why we've implemented policies to drive economic growth, including the headworks holiday, local benefits test and extending the First Home Builder Boost.
The Position Paper is available online at http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/building/regulation/building_regulatory_framework_review.
Submissions providing feedback on the paper will close early next year.
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