Gavin King chats with Paul Bidwell, Chief Executive of Master Builders Queensland, following news that the federal Labor government has made a deal with the Greens party to create the HAAF (Housing Australia Future Fund) to the tune of $10 billion, with an additional 1 billion to be secured for the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to build new houses.

The government is committing to build 30,000 new social houses within the first five years.

Paul spoke about the reality of impacts, both positive and detrimental, with a major focus being the logistical difficulties associated with such a vast construction commitment including recruitment and the supply of labourers.