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Applications opening for Builders’ Support Facility

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Applications opening for Builders’ Support Facility

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In January 2024, the WA Government announced the Builders’ Support Facility – a fund of $10 million to assist residential builders with a boost to their cashflow for the completion of homes that have been in construction for over two years.
Tuesday, 12th March 2024
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20 Apr
Queensland builders win big at national housing awards

Queensland builders have taken top honours at the 2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards, with Gold Coast-based Mactech Constructions winning the prestigious Australian Home of the Year for their standout project, Cloudbreak.
20 Apr
Queensland home wins HIAs highest national housing award

Mactech Constructions has been named the 2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year – the highest residential building award bestowed each year by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

20 Apr
HIA welcomes $250 million commitment to unlock 4,900 new homes for Canberra

“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the joint Federal and ACT government’s commitment of $250 million to unlock up to 4,900 new homes for the ACT, including nearly 1,700 for first home buyers” HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin said today.
17 Apr
Housing Industry Association National Policy Congress Communique

The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) National Policy Congress (NPC) met on the Gold Coast on 16 April 2026 for its annual meeting. The NPC comprises elected representatives from regions across Australia, together with the Chairs of HIA’s eight specialist committees.