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Australian Standard 3000 - Wiring Rules for all electrical installations in Australia has been updated and will be introduced by all states and territories during mid-2008. Builders need to be aware of some changes in the standard which will affect house construction.
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The policy outlines HIA’s previously endorsed position opposing inclusionary zoning or affordable housing levies. It outlines some of the other measures that are available to governments to increase the supply of affordable housing.
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This policy sets out HIA’s support for measures which ensure adequate land supplies for residential development are available in major centres, particularly in the current environment of urban growth boundaries and changing communities.
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A policy that provides HIA’s position in relation to the conservation of natural resources during the residential building process. It also outlines HIA’s proactive stance towards these issues and is based around the principles of the GreenSmart Program.
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This policy sets our HIA’s position on the regulation of energy efficiency in all housing types. The policy considers alternate methods of increasing the energy efficiency of housing without further increases in the energy star rating requirement and which promote voluntary schemes (such as HIA GreenSmart) and regulations which will improve the performance of existing homes.
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This policy sets out HIA’s position on the regulation of water efficiency in all housing types. The policy promotes alternate approaches that can improve the water efficiency of existing homes through both voluntary schemes (such as HIA GreenSmart) and regulations.
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This policy covers all aspects of HIA’s position in relation to the creation and disposal of waste (building materials) generated during the building process, as well as the need to minimise waste where possible. The policy is based around the principles of HIA’s GreenSmart program.
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This policy highlights HIA’s opposition to government introducing regulations for accessible and/or adaptable housing, whether by Federal, state or local governments. The policy highlights that there are practical and cost effective measures governments should take to promote housing designs for all stages of life.
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