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Tickets
$180*
for members$290*
for non-members-
Date
Wednesday 4th March
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Time
7:00AM to 9:30AM
* Prices include GST.
RSVP
Friday 20 February 2026
Location
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
HIA’s State of the Nation, the essential event for leaders in residential building and construction, returns in 2026.
Get the strategic insights you need to plan ahead from leading economists, policymakers and industry experts, who will break down the key trends and issues affecting the residential building industry at both the state and national levels.
Speakers will include Victorian Minister for Housing Harriet Shing MP, HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin and HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.
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Venue
Sovereign Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
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