Kitchens & Bathrooms
HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms supports the businesses and interests of kitchen and bathroom designers, kitchen fabricators, cabinet makers and installers, bathroom specialists, kitchen and bathroom suppliers, sales staff, and furniture, product and material manufacturers.
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Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovation brochure
Browse the new Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovation membership brochure, to see what's new and get information on services offered. |
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housinglocal.com.au
Great photo galleries and information to browse through - ideas and inspiration for both the public and the industry - kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, renovations, interiors, street appeal the outdoors and more. |
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K&B enews
The latest new Products and Trends update
Targeted K&B industry News and information
Business and Marketing tips, help and advice |
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Latest HIA K&B Economic Report
Complimentary report for HIA members on the outlook for 2011 and the comprehensive state by state update on the record dollars spent on kitchens and bathrooms. |
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K&B contracts and compliance
New and Improved Contract protects you and your client covering deposits, payment schedules, extensions of time and more. Plus understanding your compliance obligations, licensing, insurances and more. |
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K&B reference guides
A library of informative and easy to follow reference guides including the Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction, Guide to Bathroom Planning, Guide to Check Measure and more. |
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K&B Awards winners and finalists
The K&B Awards program represent the pinnacle of achievement in Australia’s residential building industry and recognise the best of the best in the industry each year. Check out the 2010 National winners and finalists. |
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Current at: 14 March 2008
Award winning Cullours
Lisa Cull, a Victorian interior designer and the driving force behind Mornington-based company Cullours Interior Design, has building in her blood and a passion for kitchens and bathrooms.
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Current at: 01 February 2012
Asbestos Identification (Nat)
This information sheet provides guidance on how to find out whether asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present in a building or structure and the basic matters required to be determined prior to undertaking any asbestos removal work, including removal work that is allowed to be undertaken without a licence.
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Current at: 16 December 2011
Changes to defects warranty laws for goods & services
From 1 January 2012, it will be an offence for businesses to give a consumer an express warranty for goods or services that does not comply with Regulation 90 of the Competition & Consumer Regulations.
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Current at: 12 December 2011
WA Public Holidays and RDOs 2012
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction General Onsite Modern Award for 2012
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Current at: 07 November 2011
Ducting range hoods for domestic use and Australian Standards (Nat)
This information sheet explains what rules apply when installing a kitchen range hood in residential buildings.
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Current at: 21 July 2011
The Carbon Tax and the Residential Building Industry
An overview of the HIA policy on carbon tax and member Q&A. Outline of HIA participation in a new industry alliance against the carbon tax.
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Current at: 15 July 2011
Carbon Tax FAQ for Residential Building
The Federal Government’s plans to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism will impact
across the entire Australian economy. The residential building industry will be
affected more than most.
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Current at: 08 July 2011
GreenSmart Leaders
HIA GreenSmart Leaders are national companies who support the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice. These companies work across Australia to deliver sustainable products, housing and communities that incorporate the best of HIA GreenSmart.
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Current at: 08 July 2011
GreenSmart Partners
HIA GreenSmart Partners are national manufacturers and supplier companies who support the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice. These companies work across Australia to deliver sustainable products for the housing industry that incorporate the best of HIA GreenSmart.
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Current at: 06 July 2011
Paid parental leave
Overview of the Government-funded paid parental leave payable to eligible employees who give birth or adopt a child from 1 July 2011.
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Current at: 19 May 2011
Tongue and groove timber flooring Part 1: Supply, storage & ventilation (Nat)
There are a number of fundamental requirements and procedures that need to be followed to ensure long term performance of Tongue & Groove (T&G) flooring. The following requirements are applicable where a feature floor or covered floor are placed on the traditional timber bearer and joist systems.
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Current at: 03 May 2011
Employers beware – casuals are protected against unfair dismissal
Employers cannot assume that casual employees will be exempt from the protection of unfair dismissal laws.
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Current at: 03 May 2011
Are your 'casuals' really casuals?
A recent case serves as a reminder that even if you have a written agreement in place with employees stating that they are casuals, this alone is not enough to support a casual employment relationship. If the employment is regular, certain and expected to be ongoing then they may be considered permanent employees.
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Current at: 03 May 2011
Terminating an employee – serious misconduct versus underperformance
Any termination, if not handled carefully, could lead to constructive dismissal, unfair dismissal or unlawful termination claims.
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Current at: 03 May 2011
Introduction to copyright
Drawings, house plans and sketches are protected by the laws of copyright. This means that the owner of copyright has the exclusive right to use their own work. Copyright can be owned, assigned, bought and sold, however this would need to be done by written agreement.
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