Issues · Planning and building
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.
How the 25 MLAs voted
8 always for · 14 always against · 3 not in these votes
Based on 3 recorded votes. For each vote we show which side counts as “for” this issue, and count how often each MLA voted on that side. This describes how they voted, not whether they were right.
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.
- Summaries say whose proposal each vote was on, so you can see when an MLA voted on their own motion or amendment.
Not yet checked. The plain-English summaries and the links between these votes and this issue were drafted with AI help and haven’t been checked by a person yet. The votes themselves are exactly as recorded in Hansard.
Each MLA
Squares show each vote, oldest first: for, against, not voting.
Always voted for (8)
- Chiaka Barry · Ginninderra
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Deborah Morris · Brindabella
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Ed Cocks · Murrumbidgee
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - James Milligan · Yerrabi
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Jeremy Hanson · Murrumbidgee
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Leanne Castley · Yerrabi
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Mark Parton · Brindabella
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes - Peter Cain · Ginninderra
Canberra LiberalsFor in 3 of 3 votes
Always voted against (14)
- Andrew Braddock · Yerrabi
ACT GreensFor in 0 of 3 votes - Caitlin Tough · Brindabella
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Chris Steel · Murrumbidgee
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Fiona Carrick · Murrumbidgee
Fiona Carrick IndependentFor in 0 of 3 votes - Jo Clay · Ginninderra
ACT GreensFor in 0 of 3 votes - Laura Nuttall · Brindabella
ACT GreensFor in 0 of 3 votes - Marisa Paterson · Murrumbidgee
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Michael Pettersson · Yerrabi
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Rachel Stephen-Smith · Kurrajong
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Suzanne Orr · Yerrabi
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Brindabella
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Tara Cheyne · Ginninderra
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes - Thomas Emerson · Kurrajong
Independents for CanberraFor in 0 of 3 votes - Yvette Berry · Ginninderra
LaborFor in 0 of 3 votes
Not in any of these votes (3)
- Andrew Barr · Kurrajong
LaborNot in any recorded vote on this issue - Elizabeth Lee · Kurrajong
Canberra LiberalsNot in any recorded vote on this issue - Rebecca Vassarotti · Kurrajong
ACT GreensNot in any recorded vote on this issue
The votes
- 1. 18 March 2025 · Building and construction—regulationNot yet checked
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.
Voting Aye counts as for this issue. Voting for it supported holding back new building rules that add cost.
Result: Ayes 8, Noes 15. Who voted each way
- 2. 18 March 2025 · Building and construction—regulationNot yet checked
A Greens change to the same motion, replacing the Liberal calls with an internal review and community consultation. It passed.
Voting No counts as for this issue. It replaced the commitment to hold back cost-adding rules with a review.
Result: Ayes 15, Noes 8. Who voted each way
- 3. 6 May 2026 · National Construction CodeNot yet checked
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.
Voting Aye counts as for this issue. It called for holding back new building rules.
Result: Ayes 8, Noes 15. Who voted each way