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Hunter
- HIA worked with the Central Coast Peak Bodies Alliance, calling for stronger commercial and community vision for Gosford waterfront
- Ahead of the 2025 federal election, HIA hosted three housing roundtables to discuss concerns and solutions to address local housing challenges
- Advocated on local government working groups and made submissions regarding a number of council reviews of Development Control Plans. Stopped Maitland Council developing technical requirements in planning documentation
- Assisted the University of Newcastle Centre for Construction Safety and Well-Being conduct WHS research
- Joined the panel at the University of Newcastle Built Environment Research Forum 2025, focusing on advanced construction technologies and materials
- Participated in meetings such as the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle Urban Development Program and collaborated with various government agencies and councils to address urban development challenges
- Attended housing forums with Central Coast and Lake Macquarie councils
- Wrote correspondence on behalf of industry regarding the University of Newcastle’s decision to pause new enrolments in the surveying program.
6408
total new dwellings
$3.5 billion
total value residential building work
$480 million
total value alterations & additions
Kaine Tarlinton
HIA Hunter President
Craig Jennion
Executive Director - Hunter