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Andrew Brown and Will Nicholas

UNBELIEVABLE: Builders want levies stamped down for first home buyers - Caught on Camera

Building groups say tackling chronic construction worker shortages could help boost housing supply. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Diminishing value for the ballooning cost of a university degree could prove a windfall for the construction industry as it's hoped more young people are steered towards in-demand trades, a Senate hearing has been told.

Industry peak bodies fronted a parliamentary inquiry on Monday to discuss how to make it easier for young people to enter the housing market.

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