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Managing Director &
National President’s report
Backed by our exceptional team of employees and volunteers and guided by the five key pillars of our Strategic Plan, we are pleased to present the 2025 HIA Annual Report.
In 2025, HIA celebrated its 80-year anniversary. We kicked off with reflections from our past National Presidents, capturing their thoughts on video and painting a historical picture of HIA's sustained political advocacy over the decades. These discussions also emphasised the value of our members' contributions and the importance of our work to them. It’s clear that many of the stubborn issues holding back our sector persist to this day.
As part of our 80th celebrations, the Honourable John Howard delivered the DR Dossetor address at our annual Presidents Dinner in Melbourne in May. Still as feisty as ever, we were engaged by Mr Howard’s strong and accurate views on the current industry challenges and the performance of the government of the day.
Our Leadership
Australia’s residential building industry faced major challenges this year, but HIA’s effective leadership has led to the introduction of welcome reforms, promising meaningful progress and lasting change.
Housing issues were a centrepiece of the federal election, supported by reports from the Productivity Commission and then an Economic Reform Roundtable. These activities provided significant advocacy opportunities for HIA. As a result, we saw governments finally recognise what builders have been saying for years: red tape and uncertainty are choking supply, and we need practical reforms – not more plans – to get homes built.
Our advocacy focused on clear messaging: keep housing delivery moving while pushing for smarter regulation and greater productivity. As a result, the federal government made commitments to pause non-essential building code changes, to overhaul the governance of the ABCB, to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and address the backlog of land development.
As members of the National Construction Industry Forum, we have been strong contributors to discussions about how to improve industry culture and make our industry a more attractive career choice. We also welcomed the announcement of an audit into the Housing Australia Future Fund and the expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme.
Our Community
At our National Policy Congress in Melbourne in May, we were delighted to present the Sir Phillip Lynch Award for Excellence to HIA Life Member and former Board Chair Pino Monaco. We also recognised former National Treasurer David Linaker and former National President Alwyn Even with Life Memberships and recognised their service as they concluded their roles on the HIA Board.
We once again recognised the impressive work of our members in our awards program, with a record number of entries across the country this year. The 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year was won by Sarah Waller Building from Queensland, andSJD Homes in Victoria took out the HIA Australian Professional Major Builder. Our HIA Apprentice of the Year was Sam Spencer from Mamet Homes in Brisbane. Sam was recognised for his dedication to his craft and to continuous personal development. We can’t wait to see Sam’s career evolve.
We were pleased to launch our Next Gen Committee this year. The Committee focuses on providing people just starting out, like Sam, with an avenue to influence the sector for future generations. Chaired by our 2023 Apprentice of the Year, Bethany Mercieca, and with representation from all HIA’s regions, the Committee falls within HIA’s Service Committee framework. Its first face-to-face meeting will be at our National Service Committee event in March 2026.
Again, in 2025, we visited as many regions as we could, attending Regional Committee Meetings, events and worksites. We were treated to a range of factory tours by our manufacturer members, which gave us valuable insights into new products and innovative practices. Our visits served as a reminder of the range and quality of work undertaken in our industry, as well as the commitment of our hundreds of HIA committee members around the country.
Our Organisation
HIA welcomed two new Board Directors at our AGM in May, Paul Burnell from Tasmania and Dean O’Rourke from WA. Our new Board Executive, National President, Ian Hazan, Vice President, David Morris, and Treasurer, Cathy Inglis, promise to deliver an exciting new chapter for HIA. Debbie Johnson concluded her successful tenure as HIA National President, with NPC expressing their gratitude for an incredible job.
Throughout the second half of 2025, HIA’s Board Directors commenced work on a long-term 20-year vision for HIA. This will set a roadmap for how we can continue to serve our members and the industry in a rapidly changing business environment.
HIA’s enterprise delivered solid outcomes in 2025. We experienced growth in our Certificate IV program and a marked increase in enrolments in our expanding professional learning program. HIA’s apprentice program also delivered excellent outcomes, and our support for apprentices and hosts, along with our approach to safety, is unwavering.
Our People
HIA’s staff have worked hard this year to advocate for the industry, deliver services to our members and support our work more broadly. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and experienced team.
Our Capability
We anticipate a federal focus on taxation and net zero in 2026, with elections in South Australia and Victoria, where we will be advocating strongly for better business conditions for our residential builders.
There are plans to expand our training delivery, offer Certificate III programs in more regions, and grow our suite of professional learning options. HIA’s Board and senior team will further develop plans for strategic change to create a more dynamic and responsive membership organisation. Most importantly, we thank our members for their work and for supporting HIA in 2025.
Jocelyn Martin | Managing Director & Ian Hazan | National President
Cathy Inglis | Treasurer
Treasurer’s report
Despite the challenging business climate facing the residential building industry, HIA achieved an operating surplus of $3,566,913 in 2025, up from $2,388,342 in 2024.
Improved results from the commercial businesses drove the 49 per cent year-on-year increase in the operating surplus. The strong result achieved during the year provides a great opportunity for the HIA, as a member-led organisation, to invest in member servicing and operational improvement areas going forward.
Group turnover of $99.1 million was $3.4 million lower than $102.5 million in 2024, driven by lower apprentice volumes during the year. Revenue improved year on year in the business units of Stationery, Events, Insurance, Training, Publications, Grants & Projects and Home Inspirations Centre. However, revenue declined in HIA Apprentices and HIA Vehicles. Returns from investments were also lower year on year.
Home building activity in 2025 increased compared with the previous year, driven by strong demand despite persisting constraints on construction and land costs, land availability and labour capacity. Housing starts remained lower than expected due to high interest rates and lower affordability, driven by higher costs of living.
The association continued to access government stimulus funding, including Completing Apprenticeship Commencements. HIA passed on 100 per cent of the subsidies received under these programs to eligible hosts. The subsidies greatly assisted the continued employment of HIA’s apprentices by providing financial relief to hosts and encouraging them to maintain their apprentices’ employment.
HIA’s Group Apprenticeship Scheme continued to assist in our endeavours to address skill shortages in the building trade with the completion of 211 apprenticeships during the year. We continued delivering the four-year Homes NSW (LAHC)- funded program for apprenticeships and traineeships across the state. During the year, various other state government-funded programs were conducted, with some continuing into 2026.
HIA held several events across various regions in Australia in 2025, which increased member engagement and improved the business unit's operating results compared with the previous year. Events held also benefited from strong industry support and partnerships.
During 2025, HIA completed fit-outs and took occupation of the new office premises in Melbourne, which were purchased the prior year. HIA continues to execute its long-term policy of owning and maintaining its own property assets to underpin its long-term viability.
HIA’s investment portfolio increased from $14.3 million in 2024 to $16 million in 2025 due to capital growth and reinvestment of returns.
HIA also commenced the process of replacing the current financial management information systems, which will improve financial management functionality, streamline processes, and enhance data visibility for decision-making. Completed delivery of this program of work is expected in 2026.
Net assets increased by $4 million to $101 million at the end of 2025, reflecting a net operating surplus of $3.6 million and capital growth in the investment portfolio of $0.4 million. At the end of 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $6.8 million, and HIA had a very strong financial position with 5.5 dollars of assets for every dollar of liabilities.
HIA’s strong financial results in 2024 and 2025, together with the growth in the net assets over the two years, position the association well to leverage emerging opportunities to build sustainable wealth and enhance future member services.
2025 Highlights
Working hard for our members
Keeping members up to date
2 issues
of HOUSING magazine & 12 HOUSING eDMs delivered
186
information sheets were added to the digital library across technical, planning, legal & business compliance (new and revised)
1500+
eDMs delivered informing members on regional & national issues
128
member alerts issued on government changes & industry issues
317
media releases issued & 4274 media mentions of HIA speaking for the industry on housing issues nationally
52.6 mil
total reach across paid and organic social media activity, 1.1 mil users visited hia.com.au
Supporting the industry’s future
8800 guests
attended 30 awards functions held across Australia
211
apprenticeship completions
319
new apprenticeship commencements
5100+
people completed various professional development short courses
1107
students received statements of attainment for nationally recognised short courses
$100,000
donated by the HIA Charitable Foundation
Our story
About HIA
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia’s peak national industry association for residential construction and home building, renovation and development. In 1945, we began a journey to strengthen the housing industry. Since then, HIA has proudly worked to improve regulatory environments for thousands of builder and trade contractors across the country.
We are driven to serve our members every day, arming them with knowledge, advice, resources and support to help them build their businesses and continue to build homes for all Australians.
It is our mission to support the industry and to build trust - in our members, in their businesses and in their work.
To be the residential building, renovation and development industry association which:
- Provides leadership for the residential building industry
- Speaks with a common voice on industry issues
- Provides quality services at the lowest possible cost
- Achieves adherence by industry to high standards of self-regulated commercial conduct.
To promote policies and provide services which enhance our members’ business practices, products and profitability, consistent with the highest standards of professional and commercial conduct.
In 1945, we set out to unite the housing industry. Since then, trusted HIA members have helped millions of Australians build their dream home. It’s in our heritage and our hearts. Beyond our heritage, we’re about building the future – in more ways than just building houses.
We’re about building security through belonging and strength in numbers so every business can be part of something bigger – affecting change that matters to all Australians and creating more opportunities for everyone. We believe in putting people first.
We’re about sharing industry-leading knowledge and tailor-made advice to keep each HIA member at the forefront of the industry. We work with our members’ best interests at heart because their success is our success. And when the housing industry is going well, it’s good for all Australians.
We’re about building a bright future for the country and the industry. In everything we do, we’re building trust – trust in the industry, trust in our members, and trust in their work.
And that’s why with HIA, ‘you’re in good hands’.
We aspire to be an employer of choice and, in doing so, always look for the best people to join our team. We work together, showing mutual respect, integrity and a commitment to service each other, our members and our organisation. HIA’s core values are the qualities we see in each other and those by which we live and work. We value:
Safety
The health and safety of all those within our working environment is paramount to our business operations and should be at the forefront of our thinking and actions.
Commitment to service
We strive for excellence in providing the best service outcome for our members and each other. We are committed to delivering the best in whatever we seek to achieve. We work as a team with enthusiasm, dedication and loyalty.
Mutual respect
Respect for ourselves and those with which we deal – for our colleagues, our members, the person in front of you or on the other end of the phone. We always work together more effectively as a team with open and honest communication, empathy, understanding, encouragement and acknowledgement of others.
Integrity
At HIA, integrity means honesty, loyalty, ethical behaviour, fairness, responsibility and accountability. It’s doing what’s right by others.
Professionalism
We demonstrate our core values by adhering to high ethical principles, quality, and experience. It’s doing what we say we will do.
Teamwork
We work together collaboratively for the benefit of each other and our members.
HIA Charitable Foundation
The HIA Charitable Foundation is all about giving back to the people who build Australia’s homes. It allows us to support programs, research and initiatives that make our industry safer, stronger and more connected.
In 2025, the Foundation was excited to begin construction of our second charity home, and first modular project. We’re incredibly grateful to TR Homes for leading this build. Their commitment to supporting the Foundation and giving back through their expertise really brings this build to life. Due for completion in 2026, the modular home will be available for sale and transport to regional WA. The funds raised from the sale of the home will be used to improve the health and wellbeing of housing industry workers, their colleagues, and their families.
Our industry can be unpredictable, with extreme highs and lows. Mental health continues to be a significant focus for the Foundation. We are committed to raising awareness of the mental health issues that affect one in four people in the residential building industry, with a high incidence of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and when left unsupported, suicide. In 2025, the Foundation is proud to have donated $100,000 to Beyond Blue once again.
HIA Charitable Foundation, founded 2012
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HIA Building Women
The HIA Building Women program continued to evolve into a valued initiative. Throughout 2025, the program created meaningful opportunities for our members to connect, inspire and recognise women working across our industry.
Our National Building Women’s working group continues to meet regularly, developing and enhancing offerings, and aligning initiatives with our 2025 strategy. Over the year, we expanded our offerings with national webinars and online professional development in conjunction with state-based in-person events and opportunities.
The award program continued to grow and expand into more regions, recognising women succeeding in a variety of roles across the residential sector including innovation and change, professional service, business management, executive leadership trade excellence and more.
We continue to build on our success with our lunch-and-learn sessions in several states and our mentoring program in Western Australia. These sessions provide an opportunity for our members to expand personal and professional skills over the year.
In 2025, we launched a new program, “She Builds the Future,” in partnership with MiTek. This program aims to inspire the next generation of women in the building and construction industry.
We launched the book, The House That She Built Australia, and continue to distribute it at our events, in offices across the country and delighted to see the first distributions into schools. Inspired by The House That She Built, we launched ‘She Builds the Future’ as a program that brings the book to life in meaningful ways, helping women navigate the career opportunities in our industry. The webpage tells the stories of some incredible women in a range of roles, the skills involved, how to get qualified and much more. This page will continue to grow into 2026.
Our people
HIA committee structure
Our leaders
Standing L-R: Shane Goodwin (Director), Paul Burnell (Director), Bruce Robb (Director), Craig Muse (Director), Jocelyn Martin (Managing Director), Anthony Gleeson (Director)
Seated L-R: David Morris (National Vice President), Cathy Inglis (Treasurer), Ian Hazan (National President), Debbie Johnson (Immediate Past President), Dean O’Rourke (Director)
HIA is a national organisation governed by our members to benefit both members and the housing industry as a whole. HIA’s Constitution establishes the framework that guides our operations and advocacy.
Our National Policy Congress (NPC) brings together members from across Australia to build our united voice. The National Board of Directors acts as the executive arm of the NPC, administering and overseeing operations and finances.
Every two years, HIA holds elections for office holders. At the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), a new board was elected.
Ian Hazan National President
David Morris National Vice President
Cathy Inglis Treasurer
Debbie Johnson Past National President
Shane Goodwin National Director
Bruce Robb National Director
Dean O’Rourke National Director
Paul Burnell National Director
Craig Muse National Director
Anthony Gleeson National Director
Jocelyn Martin Managing Director
Under the leadership of the Managing Director, HIA’s staff play a critical role in delivering valuable services to all our stakeholders. They operate from the national office in Canberra, nine regional offices, and seven sub-regional areas across the country.
In 2025, our senior executives, regional executive directors, and general managers worked alongside our 300 staff. Our people are responsible for delivering an ever-growing range of products and services while supporting members’ needs every day – wherever they are.
Jocelyn Martin Managing Director
Simon Croft Chief Executive, Industry & Policy
Brenton Gardner Chief Executive, Business Innovation
Nadine Goldsmith Chief Executive, Enterprise Operations
David Humphrey General Counsel
Catherine Lynch Chief Executive, Communications & Marketing
Fiona Nield Chief Executive, Business Services
Lalit Prasad Company Secretary, Group Operations Manager & Chief Financial Officer
Mike Roberts Executive Director, Queensland
Greg Weller Senior Executive Director, Corporate Affairs
Fiona Knight Executive Officer
A united voice
As HIA is a national association, one of its greatest strengths is the ability to debate and achieve consensus on how we approach the policy issues that matter most to our members. HIA’s policies are developed through a process that engages more than 1,000 members on committees across the country each year.
These members are at the coalface, experiencing first-hand-and shedding light on-the difficulties, hurdles, and pain points that disrupt and hinder the efficiency of the housing industry.
HIA’s committee structure includes regional service and specialist committees, such as the Kitchens & Bathrooms Committee and the National Manufacturers Council. These forums address local issues that are then deliberated at a national committee level before progressing to the National Policy Congress. The regional service committees focus on core membership policy and service areas, such as Technical, Planning & Environment, Training & Professional Development, Industrial Relations & Legal, and Membership Services.
HIA’s regional executives and management team lead our advocacy efforts across each state and territory, ensuring decisions reflect the views of our members and their elected representatives. Each year, these committees come together to determine HIA’s position on key industry issues, achieving consensus through engagement and mutual respect. HIA’s national position statements form the foundation of our united voice.
HIA is a vibrant, active, and engaged Association that places the success of our members at the heart of everything we do.Jocelyn Martin - HIA Managing Director
National Policy Congress
Our National Policy Congress (NPC) was established in 1996. It serves as our policymaking body and a forum for debating key issues, representing the interests and concerns of all members and the broader industry. It meets annually to consider important issues affecting the residential building industry. The outcomes help steer and guide HIA’s advocacy work.
HIA’s policy development is the foundation for all our advocacy to governments.
In May 2025, the NPC met during HIA’s National Conference in Melbourne. The meeting coincided closely with the federal election.
With housing policy taking centre stage as a key issue in the election, the Congress had an in-depth discussion on the election's outcome and, coming out of it, how best for the association to work with the returned ALP government over the next three years.
Given the strength of HIA’s advocacy in the lead-up to the election and the securing of significant policy commitments from both major parties, the outcome brings optimism for the future of the Australian housing industry.
Members discussed the impact of increasing government regulations and ongoing change on the residential building industry, with significant effects on industry productivity.
This led to HIA’s important positioning over the next 12 months, with industry productivity a key feature of reform to streamline approvals, reduce regulatory burdens, such as the NCC, and aid businesses in delivering more homes faster.
Congress acknowledged our ongoing advocacy work against this backdrop and the changing political landscape, as well as HIA's increasing public profile and advocacy on key housing policy matters in the lead-up to the next federal election.
Members of NPC comprise the National Board of Directors, Regional Presidents and Vice Presidents, the Chairs of the National Manufacturers Council and the National Kitchen & Bathroom Committee.
The Chairs of each National Service Committee attend NPC by invitation, having guided the new position statements through a six-month drafting process. Representatives from the Northern Territory and Gold Coast also participate by invitation.
In 2025, NPC re-endorsed 11 national position statements and one new position statement. Position statements re-endorsed included:
- Industrial Manslaughter;
- Demerit Point Systems for Licensing;
- APSI and the Results Test;
- Payroll Tax and Contracts;
- Competition Law, Collective Bargaining & Contractors;
- Building Consultants for Residential Building Work;
- Workers Compensation;
- Owner Builders;
- Subsidised Affordable Housing;
- Managing Native Vegetation and Threatened Species on Residential Land;
- The Building Quality and Compliance Pillars.
New position statement:
- Financial Barriers in the Residential Building Industry.
The Chairs of HIA’s National Committees include:
- Glenn Simpkin (New South Wales) National Manufacturers Council
- Robert Di Mella (South Australia) National Technical Committee
- Phil Theunissen (Western Australia) National Training & Professional Development Committee
- Paul Burnell (Tasmania) National Industrial Relations & Legal Committee
- Dean O’Rourke (Western Australia) National Planning & Environment Committee
- Brent Fletcher (Queensland) National Membership Services Committee
- Laurie Cosentino (New South Wales) National Kitchen & Bathroom Committee
HIA’s strong regional focus
Local approach for national impact
Much of HIA’s advocacy work happens on a state and territory basis to improve industry’s business outcomes, as well as gaining support for streamlined housing delivery in all forms. Here’s an overview of how the Association worked hard for members in each region throughout the year.
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Financial report
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