Housing supply regulation
Why The Inquiry?
Australia faces a housing shortage. We do not have enough homes, where people need them, at prices they can afford.
The Productivity Commission has been asked to examine how regulations across all levels of government can be improved to speed up delivery of new housing and boost construction productivity.
The inquiry will identify and prioritise reforms to reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers to housing, support the National Housing Accord, and help Australia build more well-located homes.
Next milestone
Call for submissions paper expected to be released in June 2026.
Inquiry timeline
2026
28
Terms of reference
Call for submissions
15
Submissions due
Interim report
2027
Final report due to Government
Final report release
