Question - Affordable housing action plan [use Housing—affordable]


Question

Number
850
Subject
Affordable housing action plan [use Housing—affordable]
(Red Tape Reforms - Greywater)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development
Question asked on
05 February 2026
Answer due on
08 March 2026
Question asked

In relation to the announcement new homes will no longer be required to install greywater piping, (a) when does the Government intend to repeal the mandatory greywater piping requirement, (b) will there be any transitional arrangements for current development applications or building approvals that were lodged under the existing requirement; if so, what are they, (c) how will the Government communicate the timing and details of this change to industry, certifiers and prospective home builders and (d) will the change apply to renovations or extensions of existing homes, in addition to new builds.