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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On 30 March the Australian Government announced the JobKeeper Scheme. Under the scheme the Government will pay eligible employers a wage subsidy, being a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee for up to 6 months.
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The JobKeeper Payment will provide eligible employers with a subsidy of $1,500. Both employers and employees must be eligible and eligible employers will be required to pass payments directly onto eligible employees as wages or as a subsidy to their wage.
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Once you have determined that your business is eligible for the JobKeeper Payment there are a number of things you must do to ensure that your business receives the payment each fortnight.
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Under the JobKeeper Scheme the Government will pay eligible employers a wage subsidy, being a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee for up to 6 months. You must pay your employees the wage subsidy in full, being a minimum of $1,500 per fortnight, before tax.
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Once a business is eligible, the JobKeeper Scheme also provides employers with access to a range of measures to temporarily provide greater flexibility in relation to hours of work, called JobKeeper enabling directions. Greater flexibility has also been introduced regarding the taking of annual leave.
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The JobKeeper Scheme includes an anti-avoidance regime. Employers who do not comply with the obligations tied to the JobKeeper payment can be liable for a wide range of significant sanctions.
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This information sheet explains how Australian Standards are referenced in building legislation and provides advice on how builders decide whether or not a particular standard needs to be referenced on your contract documents.
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This information sheet has been prepared by the Timber Development Association to provide advice on timber floor finishes and how to maintain them to preserve their life.
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This information sheet looks at a number of fundamental requirements and procedures that need to be followed to ensure long term performance of Tongue & Groove (T&G) timber flooring placed on the traditional timber bearer and joist systems.
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This brochure provides information on timber flooring and has been prepared by the Timber Development Association.