Builders welcome measures to boost home ownership

1 April 2025

Master Builders Australia welcomes today’s announcement from the Federal Opposition outlining its commitment to improving home ownership accessibility and addressing key barriers to housing supply.

The proposed reforms to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to make home loan serviceability rules more flexible and fairer, particularly for first-home buyers, are a positive step toward ensuring more Australians can achieve the dream of home ownership.

Master Builders also supports the Opposition’s commitment to tackling housing supply issues through infrastructure investment, reducing red tape, and addressing supply chain and workforce constraints.

The combination of initiatives that make it easier to get finance, that speed up processes for planning and building and make it easier for people to work in the sector is necessary to build more homes.

Quotes attributable to Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn:

“The current regulatory framework has made it increasingly difficult for prospective homeowners to enter the market, despite their ability to afford repayments.

“Access to finance is a critical issue for aspiring homeowners. A more balanced approach will help more people access the housing market.

“We cannot build more homes for Aussies without tackling the bottlenecks in our industry.

“Funding essential infrastructure, cutting red and green tape, and investing in growing our workforce are crucial measures to support builders and meet our Housing Accord objectives.

“Master Builders will continue to work with all sides of politics to ensure policies support a strong and sustainable building and construction sector and end the housing crisis.”

Media contact:
Dee Zegarac | National Director, Media & Public Affairs
0400 493 071 | dee.zegarac@masterbuilders.com.au