The
Liberal Government must explain the reason behind their cruel refusal to
support a parliamentary inquiry to better protect the building industry and
homeowners.
Shadow
Minister for Building and Construction Jen Butler said Minister for Consumer
Affairs Elise Archer had turned her back on hundreds of Tasmanians by refusing
to support the inquiry.
“Since
Labor raised this issue a number of weeks ago we have heard countless,
heartbreaking stories from homeowners who have been badly let down by shonky
builders,” Ms Butler said.
“We
cannot allow the building and construction industry to be undermined by a few
shonky builders, whose practices frustrate and undermine the reputation of the
whole industry.
“Both
industry and home owners are crying out for better government oversite and
protections.
“How
can Ms Archer refuse to support these people? What if it was her house that was
filled with defects and her only option to fix it was expensive legal action?”
Ms
Butler said the Liberals need to explain why they don’t support this inquiry.
“While
consumers and homeowners continue to be frustrated because of issues with
problem builders, the government is sitting on its hands and failing to act.
“Tasmania needs a serious, genuine inquiry to better protect both consumers and the building industry and its time the government supported it.”
Jen Butler MP
Shadow Building and Construction Minister
