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20 April 2026
Master Builders Australia and Master Builders ACT welcome today’s announcement by the Federal and Territory Governments to deliver 4,900 new homes across the region.
The deal follows sustained advocacy from Master Builders for increased civil and enabling infrastructure investment.
This is critical to bringing new homes to market faster while delivering significant long‑term benefits to the Australian economy.
Quotes attributed to Denita Wawn, Master Builders Australia CEO.
“Builders welcome this funding. As we have advocated in our Pre-Budget Submission, a dramatic uplift of enabling infrastructure is crucial, especially if we are to have any chance of meeting the National Housing Accord.
“We call on all levels of government to continue to address the many parts of this challenge. What tradies also need is a boost in our skilled workforce, a 25 per cent red tape reduction, and a decrease in housing taxes.
“We appreciate the determination shown by both levels of government to build more homes. Supply‑side measures are what will solve the housing affordability puzzle by growing available stock, not simply shifting demand around.”
Quotes attributed to Anna Neelagama, Master Builders ACT CEO.
“Every dollar spent on building and construction translates to $2.50 across the economy. When this deal is executed, it will support ACT builders from home building to civil construction flowing onto non‑residential activity.
“Master Builders’ recently released forecasts predict a 1,240‑home shortfall against the ACT’s share of the National Housing Accord. The industry appreciates these proactive steps towards closing that gap.
“ACT builders remain determined to get more projects off the ground, and Master Builders ACT will continue to communicate to decision‑makers the measures needed to achieve that.”
Media contact: Dylan Hafey, Media Advisor
0497 330 064 | dylan.hafey@masterbuilders.com.au