Business Council blames slow local decision-making for feeding Australia’s housing supply crisis

Peak business body proposes deadlines to speed up' local councils, saying delays are making developers reluctant to invest

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Local councils would be forced to set deadlines for deciding on housing development applications and lose approval rights if they cannot stick to them, under a proposal from the national peak body representing big business.

The Business Council of Australia (BCA) is urging state governments to force local councils to consult housing development proponents and set agreed deadlines, case by case, for ruling on their applications - then be held accountable for meeting them.

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