‘We’re going to have no free will’: SA govt bans dark coloured roofs in housing development

Sky News host Caleb Bond has slammed the decision by the South Australian government to ban dark-coloured roofs in a housing development for getting rid of people’s “free will”. A South Australian government-led housing development is currently mostly comprised of dark roofs, but to eliminate a phenomenon called ‘urban heat island – where dark roofs draw and retain large volumes of heat – certain colours will be eliminated from all future stages. The change aims to enhance the energy efficiency of properties in the development and cut costs for residents experiencing growing cost of living pressures, according to the state government. “We’re going to have no free will – this is where we’re going,” Mr Bond said. “Can’t choose the colour of your roof, can’t have a cup of coffee, can’t own a dog. I mean, I don’t know, just go grab a straitjacket and be done with it.”