MAROONS SHOW THE WAY ON GREEN BUILDINGS
Source: Queensland. Minister for Infrastructure and Planning. Media Release
"Queensland has cemented its role as Australia’s sustainable housing policy pioneer with the passing of new building laws. Building covenants and by-laws that restricted sustainable housing features will now be banned, while selling a house or unit from 2010 will have to include a mandatory sustainability declaration.
Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe said Queenslanders would soon have more choice when seeking a property with sustainability features.
“Sustainable houses and units are great for the environment as they can use less energy and water and help Queenslanders reduce their carbon footprint,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“They can also deliver lower operating costs for the people who live in them.
“We’ve shown the way in Australia with mandatory energy and water efficiency standards for air-conditioners, lighting and water fixtures brought in earlier this year.”
A new sustainability declaration will now be required when selling a house, townhouse or unit in Queensland from 1 January, 2010."