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Third party review for structural designs introduced

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Third party review for structural designs introduced

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Northern Territory government announced that any significant and complex building work that requires building approval will need to have its structural design reviewed.
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06 Oct
Coalition migration measures recognise housing supply depends on workforce capacity

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Coalition's commitment to a skills-first migration approach and the establishment of a dedicated construction visa strike team, saying the measures recognise the critical role workforce capacity plays in addressing Australia's housing shortage.

06 Oct
New tool helps navigate sexual harassment complaint options

Knowing where to turn if sexual harassment occurs at work can be difficult. In Australia, several government agencies deal with complaints and in many circumstances a person can only pursue one complaint pathway.

06 Oct
North Queensland housing awards

G.J. Gardner Homes Cairns FNQ has won the 2026 HIA North Queensland Home of the Year for its stunning Peakviews home, showcasing outstanding design, craftsmanship and lifestyle appeal.

06 Oct
HIA Victoria welcomes land tax proposals but urges broader action

HIA Victoria acknowledges proposals from political parties to gradually lift Victoria’s land tax threshold after the next election. Easing land tax pressures would provide some relief to homeowners, investors and the home building industry.

NT New Homes Contract (Pack of 2)

The NT New Homes Contract (pack of 2) is suitable for the construction of new homes in the Northern Territory. The contract allows for all job details to be formalised and also contains all the relevant schedules. The contract is ...

2022 National Construction Code - Volume One

Product comes in an A4 binder and will be mailed to you once it's purchased online. Volume One of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to commercial buildings – Class 2 to Class 9. The code details technical provisions for...

2022 National Construction Code - Volume Two

Product comes in an A4 binder and will be mailed to you once it's purchased online. Volume Two of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to residential buildings – Class 1 and Class 10. The code details technical provisions ...

2022 National Construction Code - Volumes One and Two

Product comes in an A4 binder and will be mailed to you once it's purchased online. This pack contains Volume One (commercial buildings – Class 2 to Class 9) and Volume Two (residential buildings – Class 1 and Class 10) of the Nat...

2019 National Construction Code - Volume 1

Volume 1 of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to commercial buildings – Class 2 to Class 9. The code details technical provisions for the design and construction of commercial buildings and structures, defining how to a...

2019 National Construction Code - Volume 2

Volume 2 of the National Construction Code (NCC) relates to residential buildings – Class 1 and Class 10. The code details technical provisions for the design and construction of residential buildings and structures, defining how ...

2019 National Construction Code - Volumes 1 & 2 (BCA)

This pack contains Volume 1 (commercial buildings – Class 2 to Class 9) and Volume 2 (residential buildings – Class 1 and Class 10) of the National Construction Code (NCC). The code details technical provisions for the design and ...