❓ Hon. Anthony Spagnolo inquires about the impact of NCC requirements on apartment development feasibility in Perth and the number of projects stalled due to compliance costs. The Minister's response indicates no adverse impact and no reported project cancellations due to compliance costs.
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I refer to housing supply constraints and National Construction Code (NCC), and I ask:(a) what assessment has been made of the impact of NCC requirements on the feasibility of apartment developments in Perth; and(b) how many approved apartment projects have not proceeded due to cost pressures associated with compliance?
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Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Commerce
Response time
6 days
(a) Regulatory impact analysis of National Construction Code 2025 changes was undertaken by the Australian Building Codes Board on behalf of Western Australia. The assessment showed cost benefit and no specific adverse impact of new requirements on the feasibility of apartment development.
(b) No approved projects have been reported as not proceeding due to compliance related cost pressures.
(b) No approved projects have been reported as not proceeding due to compliance related cost pressures.
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