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HIA speaks for our national membership across all levels of government. We collaborate with our Australia-wide network of regional representatives to present an informed and united front on the issues that affect you and your business.
What matters to our members
HIA is across the most critical issues affecting residential housing in Australia - right now and in the future. Our five-year strategic plan is about addressing all of these, head-on. Our representatives are heavily involved in committees that cover all these key areas. We are dedicated to ensuring our members’ voices are heard when it counts.
Housing matters
Supporting the Housing Accord commitment to build 1.2million homes over five years and to ensure there is fair and equitable policy and tax reform for the industry to thrive and grow.
Affordability
Increase home ownership by removing unnecessary taxes and charges on housing, simplify planning rules, and help more Australians own their own home sooner.
Quality & compliance
Ensure home building rules are cost effective, achievable and proportional. Limit the impacts of major changes like those to NCC, WHS, building regulatory systems and sustainability reforms.
Let business do business
Navigate changes to rules and regulations, prohibitions on goods and services and highlight materials, labour and skilled worker shortages with a "do no harm" approach.
Election Imperatives
HIA sets out the key issues we believe an incoming government must address if we are to sustain the benefits of stronger new home building activity.
What we do
It is important to approach government and industry regulators with a solid understanding of the biggest challenges we face. HIA experts work hard to develop qualitative and quantitative research and create powerful and data-driven campaigns that demonstrate why change is necessary.
Explore some of our high-profile endeavours
One House, One Approval
HIA’s One House, One Approval report is focused on assisting the states and territories to develop a refreshed and simplified pathway to deliver one approval for the construction of a single house on a block of land zoned for housing. Whilst OHOA does not seek national consistency in the (statutory) approvals process, it aims for a nationally consistent outcome.
Taxation's major impact on housing
HIA engaged the Centre for International Economics (the CIE) to undertake a review of taxes, fees and charges on new housing and apartments.
Missing Middle Housing Report
We must explore gentle density housing solutions including more townhouses, micro-lot houses and triplexes in existing populated areas. Review the report.
HIA Planning Blueprint Scorecard
HIA's Planning Blueprint Scorecard grades the planning system of each state and outlines key areas of improvement to achieve the Accord target of 1.2 million homes.
All Hands on Deck: Construction workforce requirements report
Trade shortages loom as a major threat to the Housing Accord’s target of building 1.2 million homes over the next five years.
Pre-fab and modular construction
HIA's final report identifies the regulatory barriers for off-site construction in housing. These barriers can be time consuming and costly, resulting in inconsistent outcomes for industry and consumers.
Ban on engineered stone
Our expert guidance on how to understand the engineered stone ban and minimise the health risks of silicosis. Learn more about how we’ve helped the industry deal with this huge regulatory change.
The changing voice of the construction industry
The construction industry has become more culturally and linguistically diverse. However, the industry is still lagging other industry sectors when it comes to attracting skilled migrants.
NCC 2022 changes
We’ve been working hard for our members to minimise the outcome of NCC 2022 changes that have impacted the residential building industry. Explore the latest changes and updates to the National Construction Code.
One house, one approval
Trying to navigate the development approval systems for housing has become a challenging process. Find out how HIA is tackling this issue by calling on all levels of government to commit to change.
How it works
Your voice, heard
Our service committees consult with members in their region about their evolving challenges and opportunities from the frontlines of the industry - what's really going on, on-site and beyond.
Our priorities, aligned
Local representatives join forces at the HIA National Policy Congress and work together to reach common ground so HIA can approach government and regulators from a position of power.
Expert research and development
HIA experts collate national data from our members, conduct research, and lead investigations into the factors contributing to what needs to be addressed, strengthening our stance.
Present to government
We present formal submissions on issues including the Budget, workplace diversity, migration, sustainability, new planning and approval rules, and much more.
How the National Policy Congress represents you
Our national committees communicate their region's position on building industry issues at HIA's National Policy Congress (NPC). This annual event brings the Association's industry leaders together to create better outcomes for our members and set the direction of HIA's advocacy going forward.
We develop position (policy) statements from these robust NPC discussions that represent our members' majority outlook on Australian building regulations, home ownership, business compliance and operations, and emerging key policy issues.
What we present to government
HIA's latest responses to government policy around the housing industry, plus the latest news and economic forecasts for the sector. We submit these consistently throughout the year, ahead of and in response to what’s happening everywhere across Australia, from the regions to the highest level of government.
Draft Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025
HIA provided a response to the Draft Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 (Draft Bill).
Proposed Working from Home Legislation
HIA provided feedback on the Victorian Government’s proposals to legislate a right for employees to work from home (WFH).
Statutes Amendment (Building and Construction Industry Review - Penalties) Bill 2025
HIA responded to the Draft Statutes Amendment (Building and Construction Industry Review – Penalties) Bill 2025, which proposes increased penalties and various new offences under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995, Fair Trading Act 1974 and Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995.
Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme
HIA provided a submission on the Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme to the Sunshine Coast Council.