The Daily Dose #117 | Pausing the Code, AI to the Rescue, and the Real Cost of a New Home

27/08/2025 13 min Episodio 117
The Daily Dose #117 | Pausing the Code, AI to the Rescue, and the Real Cost of a New Home

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In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az breaks down four of the biggest stories shaking up Australia’s home building industry:The Albanese Government’s decision to pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 — relief or just kicking the can?Why government charges now make up nearly half the cost of a new home, and what that means for affordability.Can AI really unclog the 26,000-home backlog in housing approvals — or is it more hype than help?WA launches its own Productivity Commission — will it deliver faster approvals and cut red tape?Packed with builder perspectives, industry voices, and hard data, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating Australia’s housing and construction challenges.

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