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RD

Stuart Clues

Executive Director

HOUSING INDEMNITY INSURANCE REFORMS 1 JULY 2008
The reforms to Housing Indemnity Insurance have now passed through the Upper House and only await royal assent from the Governor which is scheduled for Monday 30th June.


The reforms remove the mandatory requirement under the Housing Indemnity Act for Builders to purchase Warranty Insurance on Building Work valued over $12 000.
In discussions with Consumer Affairs as recent as 26/06/08 it is their belief that the new Warranty Reforms will become effective from the 1st July 2008.


HIA will keep members informed of developments but based on the advice from Consumer Affairs it is reasonable to conclude that as from the 1st July 2008 Builders will be able to present their clients with a choice on whether they wish to purchase Warranty Insurance.


Consumer Affairs will require that Builders give clients a copy of a Consumer Guide to Warranty Insurance to ensure consumers are aware of the risks of opting out of Warranty Insurance. HIA will send members a copy of the Consumer Affairs website link to the Consumer Guide. Hard copies of the Guide can be obtained directly through Consumer Affairs.

 

PLANNING SUBMISSION
HIA has made extensive submissions to the Premier’s Review of the Planning Systems in Tasmania. The main focus is the overarching governance of the planning part of the Resource Management and Planning System and the relative functions of the various bodies that operate within it to ensure that the planning system operates efficiently.


The review also coincides with a range of similar inquiries in other State and Territory jurisdictions in Australia.
These have in part been generated by the national reform agenda required under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) processes, particularly the Development Assessment Forum (DAF) reforms which are based around a leading practice model for streamlined development assessment.


The most important planning reform issues, in HIA’s view, are the following:
1. The introduction of consistent housing provisions through the adoption of a Residential Code consistently through all planning schemes;
2. Reduction in the number of planning schemes;
3. Exemptions from planning requirements for construction of houses on suitably zoned land;
4. Appropriate restriction of third party appeals under the planning appeals process;
5. Ensure that planning permit applications are assessed under the scheme that applied when the application was submitted.


Click here for a copy of HIA Review of the Planning System Tasmania submission.

 

TASMANIAN MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
In order to ensure we are addressing Member concerns in Tasmania the Tasmanian Membership Services Committee has recently completed a Membership Survey.

 

The survey details the top ten member concerns.

1. Planning System
2. Skills Shortages
3. Housing Affordability
4. Builder Accreditation
5. OHS Compliance
6. 5 Star Energy Regulations
7. Housing Indemnity Insurance
8. Industrial Relations
9. Dispute Resolution with clients
10. Dispute Resolution with Sub-Contractors

 

These member issues are consistent with our current lobbying focus and we will continue to pursue these regulatory issues with government.

 

STAMP DUTY REFORM
HIA has called upon the State Government to consider Stamp Duty Reform to increase the supply of homes.


The recommendation is supported by recent findings of the Federal Select Committee into Housing Affordability and has already been adopted in Queensland and NSW.


Click here for a copy of the HIA press release “Push to get first home owners better deal”.

 

- Training

 

 

 

 

 

Please be advised that the following courses are scheduled for the beginning of July:-

 

Tuesday 1 July – GreenSmart Sustainable Energy Services – Hobart

 

Wednesday 2 July – Hazardous Substances - Launceston

 

Monday 7, 14, 21 & 28 July – Building Plans, Sketches & Drawings - Hobart

 

Tuesday 8 July – Multi-Residential Timber Framing – Ulverstone

 

Tuesday 8 July – Building Business Success – Hobart

 

Commencing Wednesday 9 July - Building Codes and Structures – Hobart

 

Wednesday 9 July – Time Management – Launceston

 

Monday 14 July – Introduction to Microsoft Word – Hobart

 

Please click here for a list of all courses coming up in the month of July.

 

“Operate a Forklift” Training Course – Expression of Interest
HIA Training Services in conjunction with OnRoad OffRoad Pty Ltd, are able to offer southern members “Operate a Forklift” two day, comprehensive training course. Click here for further details. There is a maximum of 10 participants allowable for this course, so please ensure to fax through your expression of interest so you don’t miss out.

 

HIA - Hobart Training Room Facilities For all members located in the southern region, you will be happy to know that the HIA training room is currently undergoing a well overdue renovation and update. As a result, the training room is available to be hired out exclusively for a half day or full day. Click here for a copy of the booking form and click here for a copy of the price list.

 

Please contact Rachael or Mel at HIA Training Services on 03-6230-4600 if you have any queries or wish to enrol in any of the above courses. Alternatively, you can fax through a completed enrolment form to HIA on 03-6234-3314 to register.

 

$6000 TBCITB FUNDING CONCLUDES The $6000 TBCITB funding for eligible mature aged apprentices will be concluding 30 June 2008. Please contact Nick Proud for more information on 0408 538 126.


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HIA / CSR Tasmanian Housing Awards
Invites have gone out we are filling up fast! Make sure you RSVP ASAP to ensure that you don't miss out. There is only a certain number of seats available. Click here for the HIA/CSR Housing Award Invite.

 

Building and Business Show Friday 29 August 2008
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. Register now and save. One full day program will give you six structured CPD points per member. Click here for the HIA Building and Business registration form.

 

HIA/Gunns Building and Renovation Expo Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August Launceston Silverdome
Bookings are filling fast for these spots make sure that you don't miss out. We would love to see some builders at the expo with 12,000+ consumers going through the Silverdome it is an opportunity not to miss!

Click here for the HIA / Gunns Building and Renovation Expo Booking Form
Click here for the HIA / Gunns Building and Renovation Expo Floor Plan
Click here to register online for HIA / Gunns Building and Renovation Expo.

 

HIA/Gunns Building and Renovation Trade Night Friday 1 August 2008 6.00pm - 8.30pm Launceston Silverdome
RSVP's are essential and you will receive 2 unstructured CPD points for this event upon signing of the register.
Click here for the HIA/Gunns Building and Renovation Trade Night Registration form.

 

HIA Building and Renovation Expo Hobart Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August 2008, Derwent Entertainment Centre
Once again we only have a precious few spots available. You don't want to miss out on 12,000+ consumers travelling through the doors.

Click here for the HIA Building & Renovation Expo booking form. Click here for the HIA Building & Renovation Expo floor plan. Click here to register online for the HIA Building & Renovation Expo.

 

HIA/CBA Economic Outlook Presentations
Invites will be out shortly but in the meantime write these dates in your diary
Monday 25 August 2008
Hobart Breakfast presentation at the Hobart Function Centre.
Launceston Luncheon Presentation at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Devonport Dinner Presentation at the High Tide Devonport.

 

 


 
- Stationery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

BUY YOUR CONTRACTS IN BULK AND SAVE $$ Click here or here for more information.

 

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SAFETY SITE SIGNS Help keep your worksite safe! Purchase 3 Site Signs for $30.00 and save$15.00. Click here for the Safety Site Sign Special order form

 

Building Code of Australia 2008
Click here for an order form

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Click here to see what we also have in our stationery store

 

OH&S Toolkit - Click here for more information or go to hia.com.au

 

HIA - Northern Branch
The Launceston office is now fully stocked with stationery. Purchases of stock are available directly from the office. Please call on 6334 8566 to order all of your stationery needs.

 
- Industry Update & Latest News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LATEST NEWS

1450 New Homes in Budget

 

State Planning System in need of urgent overhaul

 

Click here to view more latest news

 

INDUSTRY UPDATE

STATE BUDGET OVERVIEW
The State Government has committed to building an additional 1450 new homes on the ground. The Government has adopted three important housing initiatives that we support and believe will make a real difference.• The Shared Equity Scheme which will give young Tasmanians a helping hand into home ownership.• The National Rental Affordability Scheme which is a commitment to work with the Federal Government to build 1250 rental properties.• Quick-Build which is a pilot program to construct fifty relocatable homes.
HIA also welcomes the ongoing funding to overhaul the archaic planning system in this state. The Government also committed $750,000 to the development of a regional settlement strategy to ensure there is sufficient land to meet housing needs over the next twenty years.

 

NISSAN OFFERS HIA MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE DEALS Click here for further information on the Nissan offer.

 

GST Integrity Measure. Changes to the GST Margin scheme affecting land sales was announced in the recent Federal Budget. Click here for more information.

 

TECHNICAL UPDATES

BCA News Update. Click here for details.

 

Steel reinforcement prices are experiencing major increases. Click here for more information.

AS 3000 - New Wiring Rules
Click here to for the information sheet: NAT BCA 08-02 AS-NZS 3000 2007 Wiring Rules.doc

 

AS 3000 – requirements for downlights
Click here for the information sheet: NAT BCA 07-19 AS 3000 Changes to the Wiring rules.doc

 

Falls from heights - opportunity to shape new National code. Click here for a copy of the member alert.

 

 

 

 

Event of the Month

HIA/CSR Tasmanian Housing Awards
Description:

The Australian Housing Awards recognised excellence in the construction, design, innovation and technology ...

Start Date:

30/08/2008 6:30:00 PM

Location:

Sandy Bay

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Training Course of the Month

Building Plans, Sketches & Drawings - Lvl 4 Short Course
Description:

You will learn to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to medium-rise residential ...

Start Date:

7/07/2008 5:00:00 PM

Location:

Hobart

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