ASBEC’s 2013 policy platform calls for a sustainable, innovative, productive and resilient built environment in Australia through the following measures:

• A Coordinated and Accountable Approach to Cities: Ensure our cities are productive, sustainable, liveable, resilient and adaptable by measuring performance through indicators; broadening the role of Infrastructure Australia, and strengthening the Major Cities Unit.
• A Framework to Improve Resilience: Improve the resilience of the built environment in the face of climate change, with government working with industry to improve engagement, leadership, research, access to information and education, incentives, regulation, building codes and standards, planning systems and insurance and financial services.
• Reduction of Energy Costs and Emissions: Support households and businesses to unlock the full potential of a more efficient, productive building sector through tax incentives for green building retrofits; a national white certificate scheme; public investment in retrofits; modernisation and updating of standards in the Building Code of Australia; and enhancing Minimum Energy Performance (MEPs) standards.
• A Framework for Sustainable Buildings: Support a framework for improving the sustainability of buildings that includes measurable performance targets, with the aim of significantly improving economic and social value while simultaneously preserving natural capital.
• A Roadmap for Net Zero Emission Homes: In partnership with industry and stakeholders, develop a shared vision, policy, skills and a business case for Net Zero Emission Homes.

Click HERE to download ASBEC’s policy brochure.