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Tickets
$143*
for members$187*
for non-members-
Date
Thursday 12th March
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Time
7:00AM to 9:30AM
* Prices include GST.
RSVP
Thursday 5 March 2026
Location
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Inclusions
Seated hot breakfast
Dress code
Smart casual
HIA is proud to present State of the Nation 2026, the essential event for leaders in residential building and construction. If you’re a business owner, general manager, supervisor, or decision-maker in residential construction, this event is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the market forces driving change.
You’ll come away with insights that refine your strategy, inform key decisions, and build the confidence to navigate the economic and policy shifts shaping the industry in 2026.
Join us at the Brisbane State of the Nation, where leading economists, policymakers, and industry experts will decode the trends shaping our industry, offering a blend of national and state-specific perspectives tailored to residential building.
Speaker
Dominique Lamb
Director of Community Affairs for the Brisbane Olympic Games
Dominique Lamb has a diverse background in corporate affairs, industrial relations, and not-for-profits. Dominique was previously the CEO of the National Retail Association and a director of NRA Legal. In her role as CEO, Dominique advocated on behalf of 60,000 shop fronts across the country about a diverse range of issues, including but not limited to crime, ESG, youth employment, industrial relations, leasing and tenancy, franchising, and the digital economy.
Dominique served as the Queensland Small Business Commissioner from December 2022 until October 2025, where she focused on improving the operating environment for small businesses and reducing the time and cost of resolving disputes.
From October 2025, Dominique has taken on the role of Director of Community Affairs for the Brisbane Olympic Games, where she will continue her commitment to community engagement and advocacy.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Dominique is deeply committed to social causes, particularly those addressing domestic and family violence and closing the gap in our regional, remote, and rural communities.
Major partners
Venue
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Merivale St, South Brisbane
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