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Advocacy

Advocacy

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.

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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.

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Affordability

Increase home ownership by removing unnecessary taxes and charges on housing, simplify planning rules, and help more Australians own their own home sooner.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Let’s Build Australia

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The ultimate goal of HIA's advocacy is to initiate meaningful change on behalf of our members. We advocate for significant government policy and regulation amendments that benefit you as part of the residential building industry.

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.

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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.

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18 Aug
HIA Submission to the Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia’s only national industry association representing the interests of the residential building industry, including new home builders, renovators, trade contractors, land developers, related building professionals, and suppliers and manufacturers of building products.

11 Aug
ACT Missing Middle Housing Reforms

HIA provide feedback on the Missing Middle Housing Reforms. The proposed changes will be important to support the densification of Canberra.

08 Aug
Consultation Paper Minimum Financial Requirements

HIA responded to the Consultation Paper – Minimum Financial Requirements emanating out of the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025.

08 Aug
Consultation Paper Statutory Insurance Scheme

HIA responded to the Victorian Government Consultation Paper – Statutory Insurance Scheme arising from the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025.

Industry updates

Building approvals Construction Compliance Environment National Construction Code 2025 National Construction Code (NCC) Planning Residential
Housing progress at roundtable important but more work to do
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see housing feature prominently at this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable particularly on cutting excessive red tape and streamlining environmental approvals, but as Treasurer ...
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HIA welcomes $50 Million Housing Support Package for Flood-Hit Residents
“As an industry association whose members are embedded in the Hunter and Mid North Coast communities, HIA welcomes the $50 million Housing Support Package announced by the Albanese and Minns Governments,” said HIA Hunter Executive...
Aug 25
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HIA welcomes $300 million plantation grant to boost timber supply
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Albanese Government in providing $300 million to support Australia’s future wood supply to meet increasing housing needs across the country,” said HIA Ma...
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Construction Planning Residential
HomeGrown grant key to rebuilding the Territory
“Today’s announcement on the successful take up of the HomeGrown Territory grant highlights the importance of this key housing support scheme that is spurring economic growth and kickstarting home building across the Territory,” s...
Aug 25
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Construction Contractors Residential
HIA Welcomes new Regional Director for ACT & Southern NSW
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has appointed Geordan Murray as Regional Executive Director for the ACT and Southern NSW, HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin announced today.
Aug 25
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Construction Contracts Kitchens Laundry Residential
Changes to the Notice for the Home Owner
The WA Government has recently announced amendments to the Notice for the Home Owner (the Notice). The Notice provides information to assist homeowners in understanding their building contract, as well as their rights and obligati...
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Design Energy efficiency Environment National Construction Code 2022 Sustainability
Spotlight on Design: Government expands free sustainable house plans with Design For Place update
The Australian Government is shining a light on sustainable, energy efficient homes through its recent updates to Design For Place.
Aug 25
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New home sales remain at near three-year high
“The cycle of ongoing growth in new home sales was broken in July, with a 6.4 per cent fall compared to June,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Maurice Tapang.
Aug 25
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Affordable Building approvals Construction Environment National Construction Code (NCC) Planning Regulations Residential
Roundtable must declare a battle on red white and green tape
“If the Economic Reform Roundtable is serious about developing meaningful and lasting change to boost productivity and the economy, then the number one priority must be on cutting the excessive regulation that is crippling busines...
Aug 25
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Affordable Construction Residential
Investors vital to increasing housing supply
“Investors were responsible for 41 per cent of new homes financed for construction in the past year,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
Aug 25
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Affordable Construction Residential
Home building gaining momentum
“The RBA delivered the third rate cut of this easing cycle, bringing their benchmark cash rate down from 3.85 per cent to 3.6 per cent,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
Aug 25
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Construction Contracts Residential Regulations
Have your say on the HBCA!
Following several years of advocacy by HIA, the WA Government recently announced a review of WA’s home building laws, including the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (HBCA).
Aug 25
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