The Queensland Government’s decision to scrap housing sustainability measures including rainwater tanks and solar, gas or heat pump hot water systems has been met with incredulity across the country.
Qld Housing Minister Tim Mander made the announcement earlier this week saying the changes would potentially reduce the cost of a new home by more than $5000.
Mr Manders said it would up to the individual if they wanted to install rainwater tanks or a different style of hot water system.
But lead Senate Candidate for the Queensland Greens Adam Stone said the changes were ridiculous.
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