Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, upon notice, on 20 September 2011:

With reference to the mandatory residential disclosure scheme:

(1) What is the current status of the phase-in of mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, greenhouse and water performance at the time of sale or lease,    (the 'mandatory disclosure scheme') as agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in April 2009.

(2) When is it due for introduction.

(3) Will the timeline be met.

(4) Can the Minister confirm it was COAG's intention for a national scheme.

(5) Does the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) include the option for a national mandatory disclosure scheme; if not, why not.

(6) Does the RIS include any analysis of the efficacy of ratings tools used across the states and territories.

(7) Does the RIS include recommendations on a single rating tool.

(8) Can an outline be provided of the consultation that has occurred with the property industry and other stakeholders to date, in relation to the mandatory disclosure scheme.