A Future for Greener Homes : Summary of ABSA discussion paper.
ABSA believes the Green Loans Program needs to be reset, with a clear focus on tangible and beneficial outcomes at its core. Contracts, processes and approach must clearly match the objectives of the program. ABSA continues to believe, and this is reflected in the large take up in the numbers of assessments, that the intent behind the scheme is sound and ultimately beneficial for Government, industry, households and the environment.
ABSA and its members believe that a number of changes should be implemented quickly to provide certainty, restore confidence and get its members working.
In addition ABSA believes that to make the most of the existing green loans opportunity, Government could support actions to build on this to develop a long term private practice or industry, existing without the need for ongoing financial support from Government and taxpayers.
Based on member feedback, ABSA compiled a comprehensive discussion document that made many suggestions for immediate changes to the Green Loans under the headings of Compulsory Green Audits (for all sustainability programs); Assessor Numbers and Recontracting; and Support and/or Compensation.
ABSA also outlined changes for the longer term through which to build on the current program to develop a long term private practice and industry, existing without the need for ongoing financial support from Government and taxpayers. Items covered Accreditation and Training; Alternate Sources for Finance; and Developing Private Practice.
ABSA looks forward to the opportunity to discuss these solutions to the problems associated with the Federal Government's Green Loans Program with the Minister and departmental staff next week Canberra. This meeting provides a real chance to build the cooperative relationship that is needed to deliver positive results for members.
Information Update
In ABSA's efforts to keep our membership as up-to-date as possible, we've identified the following links to detailed information around the Green Loans program, its evolution and the resulting impact on assessors. We hope you find this information originating from the Media and the Ministers useful.
Media Coverage (Wayne Floyd is quoted).
Ministerial Statements Referencing The Green Loans Program.
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