Opposition Pledges to Scrap Victoria's Gas Appliance Ban, Citing Housing Cost Increases
What happened
Jess Wilson, opposition leader in Melbourne, announced that a Coalition government would scrap the Labor government's ban on gas appliances if it wins the upcoming state election. The current rules mandate that all new homes and most commercial buildings must be all-electric starting January 1, 2027, and domestic hot water systems must switch to electric units by March 1, 2027. The opposition claims this policy is driving up housing costs and energy bills.
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Why it matters
The opposition claims the ban is adding up to $15,000 to the cost of building a new home, a figure supported by Simonds Group chief executive Rhett Simonds. The policy change directly impacts construction standards and energy requirements across the state, affecting both builders and consumers.
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Who's involved
- Jess WilsonOpposition leader advocating for the reversal of the gas appliance ban.
- Jacinta AllanPremier of Victoria, currently governing the state where the ban is in place.
- LaborThe governing party whose policy on gas appliances is being challenged.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- REA GroupSpeculative
A potential reversal of the all-electric mandate could reduce construction costs for new homes advertised by REA Group.
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The entities involved
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Jess Wilson
Australian politician
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Melbourne
capital city of Victoria, Australia
Related events
- A coalition government is implementing major fiscal changes to address the cost-of-living crisis in the state.
- Jess Wilson campaigned in Melbourne as Western Australia's royalty program influenced Victorian policy supporting the mining industry.
- Jess Wilson's team provided details to the Australian Associated Press on October 10, 2026.