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Global shortages, HomeBuilder demand causing building delays and price rises – ABC News
A sharp increase in global demand for building products during the COVID-19 pandemic is causing delays on Australian construction sites and prompting calls for…
A sharp increase in global demand for building products during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused price rises and delays on Australian construction sites and is prompting calls for changes to the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme.
Key points:
- Freight restrictions and demand for materials like timber are contributing to delays
- The opposition wants the HomeBuilder scheme tweaked to enure steady work for builders into the future
- The government says it will continue to monitor the progress of the…
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