Construction industry calls for HomeBuilder extension to prevent 'calamitous' economic slump

The Federal Government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate their homes, in an effort to boost demand in the construction sector and keep builders employed. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

The Federal Government has been giving eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate their homes Source: AAP

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Master Builders Australia wants the federal government to extend the HomeBuilders stimulus program for a year, at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion.


The building and construction industry is calling on the federal government to extend its HomeBuilder grants program for another year to help the sector through the impact of the coronavirus.

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