QLD housing infrastructure deal welcomed by Master Builders

17 May 2026

The new deal between the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to each deliver $399 million in grants, plus $1.6 billion federally in zero-interest concessional loans for enabling infrastructure, has been welcomed by Master Builders Australia and Master Builders Queensland.

Master Builders has been calling for increased government funding for housing infrastructure as a key component in increasing supply and affordability, two of the most pressing issues for industry and the community right now.

Quotes attributable to Melissa Byrne, Master Builders Australia Acting CEO.

“This investment in enabling infrastructure is welcome and is an example of where housing policy efforts should be focused.

“Master Builders has continued to reiterate that increasing housing supply will increase affordability. Making projects ‘shovel ready’ is part of the puzzle.

“The Federal Government’s Budget announcements, stripping away the investment settings that make projects viable, are not conducive to increased housing supply. Investors finance up to two in every five new homes built, making them a critical part of the supply equation.

“Australia needs to see a material uplift in supply and governments at all levels must focus on policies that encourage investment, improve efficiency, cut unnecessary red tape and grow the construction workforce while delivering enabling infrastructure.”

Quotes attributable to Michael Hopkins, Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO.

“The infrastructure investment, including roads and sewerage at Mount Peter, Southern Thornlands and Waraba, as well as other potential growth areas, is especially important to unlocking new housing supply in Queensland.

“It complements reforms recommended by the Queensland Productivity Commission, including cutting red tape, reforming the QBCC, and boosting the construction workforce.

“The Queensland Government has already taken steps to fast‑track new builds through the Residential Activation Fund, aimed at speeding up infrastructure connections, a reform we have long called for.

 “As Queensland’s industry continues to chase federal and state housing targets, we also call on both levels of government to deliver targeted investment to close the workforce gap to boost productivity and deliver housing safely, sooner, and more affordably.”

Media contacts: 

Master Builders Australia: Dylan Hafey, Media Advisor

0497 330 064 | dylan.hafey@masterbuilders.com.au

Master Builders Queensland: Melissa Seiler, Communications and Media Executive

0418 723 617 | Melissa.Seiler@mbqld.com.au