Information sheets
HIA information sheets cover a wide range of industry topics. Prepared by HIA information specialists, they are designed to help HIA members answer questions about a variety of complex areas. You can search by category. Members can also talk to HIA for additional help and support.
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Bushfire standard now available at no direct cost for users
HIA recently advised members that they will have easier access to the bushfire construction standard AS 3959 following an agreement by Standards Australia to waive the cost for access to the standard.
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In response to COVID-19, restrictions have been put in place to minimise all non-essential travel internationally and domestically. Some state governments and territories have introduced strict border controls, preventing interstate travel.
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From midnight on Wednesday 28 October 2020 businesses that need their workers to travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria in either direction are required to issue their workers with a Metro-Regional travel permit.
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HIA shares the latest mandatory requirements to be COVID-safe
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Do you need to know the types of leave available to your workplace and employees if affected by COVID-19?
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Businesses may want to consider how to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 on current staffing arrangements.
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This information sheet outlines circumstances where a builder may seek to charge a prospective client for a quote.
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From 19th March 2021, Certificate of Occupancies (CoO) will become mandatory for new houses. This means an additional administration procedures must be undertaken before people move in.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the new requirements for Principal Certifying Authorities for the collection of data about certification work and related matters.
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This information sheet demonstrates how the supply chain can operate in purchasing building products and what verification process should be used, for both imported and domestically manufactured products, to ensure the builder and the consumer are protected.