Universal design in all Australian homes
Every Australian deserves a home which is safe, secure and meets their needs in any life circumstance.
Success!!
From 1 October 2023 the National Construction Code requires all new housing to meet the Livable Housing Design Standard.
Livable Housing Design Standard (mandatory)
ABCB Handbook for Livable Housing Design Standard
Implementation timeline
| Australian Capital Territory | 14 January 2024 |
| New South Wales | To be decided |
| Northern Territory | 1 October 2023 |
| Queensland | 1 October 2023 |
| South Australia | 1 October 2024 |
| Tasmania | 1 October 2024 |
| Victoria | 1 May 2024 |
| Western Australia | To be decided |
Congratulations to everyone who has worked over many many years to secure this critical reform. Millions of Australians will benefit from your hard work. We particularly thank Building Better Homes for directing this campaign over the last year.
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design is a proud partner of the
Building Better Homes Campaign
About Us
ANUHD is a network of people and organisations who want universal design to be mandated for all housing in the National Construction Code.
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Contact us
Phone Margaret Ward:
+61 409 898 498
anuhd@anuhd.org
Australian Network for Universal Housing Design 