Ban the banners legislation to be revised for building covenants
Source: Queensland. Minister for Infrastructure and Planning. Media Release
"Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe has announced the State Government’s intention to revise the “Ban the Banners” legislation as it relates to building covenants. “Late last year the government introduced a series of measures that were aimed at increasing the sustainability of new houses constructed in Queensland,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“This was in response to concerns raised by home owners who were prevented from doing this by covenants and body corporate by-laws imposed by some developers.”
Some covenants and body corporate by-laws had been used to prevent sensible sustainable housing features such as light coloured roofs, solar hot water and solar panels being installed.
Mr Hinchliffe said he had requested feedback from industry based on the practical application of the policy. During recent consultations, some peak bodies within the property sector raised concerns regarding some unforeseen impacts of the legislation."