Australian property developers are unperturbed by a recent escalation of the cladding crisis in the UK, but a wave of litigation looms as confusion remains over responsibility for the costs of remediating Australian buildings.

UK Housing Secretary Michael Gove began roundtable discussions with the development industry after an incendiary performance in Parliament earlier this month and an open letter targeting the sector.

The move comes as the five-year anniversary of the June 2017 Grenfell Tower fire looms, with flammable cladding still remaining a serious concern in both the UK and Australia.