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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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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Do you need to know the types of leave available to your workplace and employees if affected by COVID-19?
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If you employ office staff (for example) you may choose to take advantage of temporary changes to the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 (Clerks Award) to help accommodate the pressure on your business and staffing due to 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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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.
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This information sheet explains the changes to the Australian Standard for concrete which alters the slump requirements in some situations.
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Updated information sheet explaining the changes to BCA 2016 that start on 1 May 2017 and alter the Australian Standard used for termite management in new homes.
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An overview of the use of an 88º sweep junction (or ‘curved square’ junction) as no longer permitted for use in any position along a graded drain under the new edition of AS/NZS 3500.2.