HIA plays the lead role in advocating the importance of the housing industry to all Australians. HIA actively works to guide government decision-making and policy considerations on a broad range of issues relating to and concerning housing.

In working to improve the business environment for the housing industry, HIA’s key policy principles include:

• maintaining housing supply and housing affordability
• streamlining small business operations
• improving industrial relations
• reducing duplication and unnecessary planning, building and workplace safety regulations
• addressing skill shortages that prevail across the country.

HIA has established policy positions on the wide range of issues that affect the housing industry in Australia, covering:

• housing affordability
• land supply and infrastructure
• environmental issues
• building and planning regulation
• small business practices
• development charges and levies
• careers and skills
• workplace safety.

The HIA policy team comprises qualified professionals who have substantial experience in government, building, economics, media and the legal profession. The qualifications and experience of this team help advance the interests of this vital industry sector.