A push to pause energy efficiency standards as part of a plan to build more homes has been criticised as “regressive” as Australia transitions to net-zero emissions.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveiled a $5 billion plan to fast-track construction of up to 500,000 homes by temporarily funding water, power and sewerage on a “use it or lose it” basis to incentivise expedited builds.
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