Australia Must Build 240,000 Homes a Year, But Many Sites Face Flood or Fire Risk
Australia’s housing push is running up against climate risks, the Housing Industry Association has warned.
An aerial photo shows NSW Fire Rescue personnel assisting an elderly resident during flooding in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Thursday, May 22, 2025. A slow-moving trough is dumping rain along the east coast of Australia, leaving thousands of people stranded (AAP Image/Lindsay Moller) NO ARCHIVING
A parliamentary committee has been told it is proving difficult to meet Australia’s urgent housing needs while also addressing climate change issues.
Speaking at an inquiry, Simon Croft, Industry and Policy Chief Executive at the Housing Industry Association, said mitigating the impacts of extreme weather was not a simple matter for the sector.
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