# Australia’s housing target at risk as builders hit capacity

https://mins.news/en/video/19998

- Reuters, 2026-08-12 09:16 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1-U_n7CKb8

> Australian builders are putting projects on hold as costs rise and profit margins tighten. Housing completions are falling behind the government’s goal of building 1.2 million homes by 2029. Nearly 70% of apartments approved since 2020 have yet to begin construction. The industry’s capacity constraints are adding to concerns over whether the target can be met.

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