Treasurer Can Guarantee Loans for Modular Home Buyers; Housing Minister Must Publish List of Approved Builders
Modular Housing Finance Guarantee Bill 2026
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Eric Abetz MP (LIB) — Leader of the House, Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal, Treasurer
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Treasurer can guarantee the repayment of loans used by eligible buyers to purchase modular homes.
The Treasurer cannot provide guarantees that exceed the maximum loan amounts set by regulation.
The Housing Minister can pay lenders from the Public Account if a loan guarantee is triggered.
The Housing Minister can approve builders who hold the required qualifications or licenses. The Housing Minister must publish a list of these approved builders and any conditions they must follow on the department's website.
The Treasurer, the Housing Minister, and the Housing Secretary can delegate their powers under this Act to other people.