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Stakeholders gathering in Canberra for Safer Shared Air 2026 were unanimous – indoor air quality (IAQ) is more than a building performance issue; it is a matter of public health, workplace safety and economic productivity.
Reform was on the table when the State, Territory and Commonwealth ministers responsible for Housing, Homelessness, Planning and Building met in Canberra (Ngunnawal Country) on October 16, 2026.
After seeking comments on national occupational licensing and harmonisation of standards, the Productivity Commission (PC) has released its interim recommendations and is calling for further feedback.
Since last year, the Productivity Commission has been consulting and developing a response to Australia’s slowing productivity – now it is ready to release its interim reports.