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Review in progress3 recorded votes

Building rules and costs

Votes on whether to hold back new building rules that add to the cost of new homes.

Votes on changes to the National Construction Code and other rules that affect what it costs to build.

Review in progress. The votes and names below are exactly as recorded in Hansard. Which votes belong under this issue, and which side counts as “for”, is our interpretation, and it is still being reviewed, so we show each MLA’s Aye or No rather than a pattern.

What this can’t tell you

  • Most decisions in the Assembly are made on the voices, with no names recorded. Only recorded votes appear here.
  • Many of these votes are on changes to someone else’s motion. Voting against a change can mean “not like this” or “not funded yet”, not opposition to the idea. Each vote shows its stage.
  • “No recorded vote” can mean the MLA wasn’t a member yet, or didn’t vote. It never means they abstained.

Each MLA

One square per vote, oldest first. A Aye, N No (not yet checked), no recorded vote.

The votes

  1. 1. 18 March 2025 · Building and construction—regulationAmendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea.Review in progress

    A Liberal call to commit to no changes to the National Construction Code this term that would add to building costs. It was voted down. (our summary; the question as recorded is below)

    Question as recorded: That Mr Cain’s amendment be agreed to. Question resolved in the negative.

    Voting Aye would count as for this issue (review in progress). Voting for it supported holding back new building rules that add cost.

    Ayes 8, Noes 15. Who voted each way · Official record, p. 641 ·

  2. 2. 18 March 2025 · Building and construction—regulationAmendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea.Review in progress

    A Greens change to the same motion, replacing the Liberal calls with an internal review and community consultation. It passed. (our summary; the question as recorded is below)

    Question as recorded: That Ms Clay’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to. Question resolved in the affirmative.

    Voting No would count as for this issue (review in progress). It replaced the commitment to hold back cost-adding rules with a review.

    Ayes 15, Noes 8. Who voted each way · Official record, p. 654 ·

  3. 3. 6 May 2026 · National Construction CodeFinal vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time.Review in progress

    A Liberal motion opposing bringing in the new National Construction Code now, saying it adds to the cost of new homes. It was voted down. (our summary; the question as recorded is below)

    Question as recorded: That the motion be agreed to. Question resolved in the negative.

    Voting Aye would count as for this issue (review in progress). It called for holding back new building rules.

    Ayes 8, Noes 15. Who voted each way · Official record, p. 1586 ·

Other Assembly decisions on planning and building

23 decisions on this topic since November 2024, newest first. Most were decided on the voices, without a recorded vote. Grouped into this topic by key words, so a few may belong elsewhere.

See all 23 on the Decisions page →

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