{"id":22362,"date":"2019-05-28T14:02:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T04:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/?p=22362"},"modified":"2019-05-28T14:06:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T04:06:00","slug":"housing-and-urban-focus-welcome-in-new-ministry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/housing-and-urban-focus-welcome-in-new-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing and urban focus welcome in new ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MEDIA RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

28 May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed the incoming Morrison government\u2019s acknowledgement of the importance of housing and urban policy and infrastructure, as it renewed its call for a focus on building safety, sustainability and effective design.<\/p>\n

With the introduction of a dedicated Minister for Housing \u2013 the Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar \u2013 and the elevation into Cabinet of the Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure – Alan Tudge – the Institute said it highlighted the critical nature of these policy areas for the health, wellbeing and quality of life of all Australians.<\/p>\n

The Institute has also applauded the creation of an Assistant Ministry for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services, under the leadership of Luke Howarth, in light of Australia\u2019s affordable and social housing challenges.<\/p>\n

A focus on sustainability is also to be commended, with the appointment of Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor.<\/p>\n

National President, Professor Helen Lochhead, said Australia\u2019s growth challenge should generate benefits for the country if met with planned and well-integrated solutions.<\/p>\n

\u2018We welcome the focus on cities and housing as key areas that with considered policy, design and delivery can create real impact for everyday Australians,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n

\u2018The importance of planning and the interconnection of infrastructure and housing solutions is well understood by architects, who work across scales and devise solutions to these complex issues in their daily practice.<\/p>\n

\u2018This is the key to creating integrated, effective cities where all people can benefit\u2013 if we get it right.\u2019<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to the election, the Institute had called for the integration of housing with infrastructure services and the strengthening of the role of the Minister for Cities.<\/p>\n

\u2018We look forward to working with Minister Tudge in his expanded role,\u2019 Prof Lochhead said. \u2018We will continue to push for design and sustainability benchmarks and a national architecture policy in urban policy.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Institute has worked collaboratively with these Ministers in their previous roles and looks forward to engaging with them and other Ministers again to build effective policies for the Australian future.<\/p>\n

The Institute will continue to push for increased safety measures for the building and construction industry, in line with the Shergold Weir Building Confidence<\/em> report last year, to maintain the integrity of our national standards.<\/p>\n

Nationally consistent building standards can also generate strong carbon emissions reductions \u2013 the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council estimates development and construction could drive up to 28 per cent of the nation\u2019s 2030 target \u2013 and the Institute will continue to support decarbonisation across industries.<\/p>\n

Ongoing action on climate change through a plan for net zero carbon buildings by 2040, and fair and open procurement policies are also key priorities for the Institute.<\/p>\n

\u2018As the new government sets it priorities for the term ahead, the Institute will continue its work to create solutions for Australia\u2019s built environment that benefit the communities, while championing our professionals and effective design,\u2019 Professor Lochhead said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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