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‘Catastrophic’: Aus state capital hoovers up nation’s builders

A bombshell new report warns Australia’s tradies are being pulled gold-rush style to one state capital - and the rest of the country will pay the price in a fresh, unplanned housin...

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Jun 18, 2026

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‘Catastrophic’: Aus state capital hoovers up nation’s builders

AI Insight:The mass exodus of builders from other states to one Australian capital threatens to cripple national housing supply.

A bombshell new report warns that Australia's tradies are being pulled 'gold-rush style' to one state capital, with potentially disastrous consequences for the rest of the country. According to the report, the capital in question is experiencing a severe shortage of skilled labor, driving up wages and attracting workers from other states at an unprecedented rate. As a result, other states are facing a critical shortage of builders, which could lead to a significant decrease in the national housing supply. This, in turn, could drive up housing prices and exacerbate the already pressing issue of housing affordability across the country. The report's findings have sparked concerns that the sudden and unplanned migration of builders could have far-reaching and devastating consequences for the national economy.