❓ Hon Rod Caddies questions the Minister regarding housing supply and demand, suggesting reduced immigration. The Minister's response focuses on boosting skilled labour supply through migration and training programs.
AnsweredQoN 372Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Housing—Supply
372. Hon Rod Caddies to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works:
I refer to reports
that the Housing Industry Association has advised that housing supply will not
catch up to demand until 2030.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there are two
sides to the supply-and-demand equation?
(2) Can the minister confirm that reducing demand
would reduce pressure on supply?
(3) Will the Cook Labor government advocate for
reduced immigration to Australia to reduce demand on housing?
372. Hon Rod Caddies to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works:
I refer to reports
that the Housing Industry Association has advised that housing supply will not
catch up to demand until 2030.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there are two
sides to the supply-and-demand equation?
(2) Can the minister confirm that reducing demand
would reduce pressure on supply?
(3) Will the Cook Labor government advocate for
reduced immigration to Australia to reduce demand on housing?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable
member for some notice of the question. I provide the following response on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(3) Skilled tradespeople are essential
to meet demand across residential, civil, commercial and industrial
construction sectors. The state government has put in place a wide range of
programs and projects to boost labour supply, including through skilled migration
and continued investment in training and TAFE to ensure that we have a pipeline
of skilled workers into the future. Skilled migration is critical to ensuring
that in-demand sectors, including building and construction, are supported by a
capable workforce that meets the immediate needs of the industry.
member for some notice of the question. I provide the following response on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(3) Skilled tradespeople are essential
to meet demand across residential, civil, commercial and industrial
construction sectors. The state government has put in place a wide range of
programs and projects to boost labour supply, including through skilled migration
and continued investment in training and TAFE to ensure that we have a pipeline
of skilled workers into the future. Skilled migration is critical to ensuring
that in-demand sectors, including building and construction, are supported by a
capable workforce that meets the immediate needs of the industry.
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