Canberra lockdown: Family forced to live in half-finished home due to building ban

· Updated August 31 2021 - 10:46am, first published 3:30am
Mark Gillett is a builder who said many of his clients are living in uncomfortable circumstances. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Mark Gillett is a builder who said many of his clients are living in uncomfortable circumstances. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The ACT's ban on construction has forced people to live in half-finished homes with no insulation, boarded up windows and open holes in the floor, builders have warned.

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Brittney Levinson

Brittney Levinson

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Brittney Levinson joined The Canberra Times in 2021 as part of ACM's national property team. As the region's dedicated property journalist, Brittney covers everything from real estate trends and new developments through to the stories behind the record-breaking sales. Got a news tip? Get in touch: brittney.levinson@canberratimes.com.au

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Dan covers federal politics from Parliament House, with a special focus on climate policy and the NDIS. He has previously reported on ACT politics and urban affairs since joining the Canberra Times in 2018.

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