Delivering land for social and affordable housing easier

The Tasmanian Government is focused on delivering land faster and easier for social and affordable housing, with the Housing Land Supply (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 passing the House of Assembly.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said the proposed amendments to the Bill deliver a more streamlined process.

“This Bill shortens the time frames for rezoning land with the parliamentary process occurring after the Order is made, instead of before,” Minister Vincent said.

“This ensures Government land is available for housing sooner while keeping important checks and balances in place.

“These proposed amendments will ensure a much more efficient process for delivering housing across our state and aims to reduce potential delays when Parliament is in recess.

“Providing Tasmanians with a safe, secure place to call home is a key part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s future.”

Since 2018, the Housing Land Supply Act 2018 has been used to rezone more than 70 hectares of land for housing, creating the potential for up to 1000 new homes.

The key changes are:

• Permitting the Minister to make a Housing Land Supply Order (an Order) after the public consultation period and before the Parliament disallowance period, letting Homes Tasmania to act sooner.
• Reducing the administrative load on Government and the Commission when implementing an approved Order.
• Addressing minor matters that aim to clarify the process and align the HLS Act with the key changes.
• Provisions to align associated acts with the Homes Tasmania Act 2022.

The Bill will now proceed to the Legislative Council.