{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change location {{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.text}} {{region}} Change location{{propApi.title}}
{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationLocally sourced, locally strong: Australian manufacturing in the spotlight
Locally sourced, locally strong: Australian manufacturing in the spotlight
Member and guest login
Enter your email and password to access secured content, members only resources and discount prices.
Did you become a member online? If not, you will need to activate your account to login.
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
Forgotten password
Need some help?
If you are having problems logging in, please call HIA helpdesk on 1300 650 620 during business hours.
If the email address you have entered is registered, you will receive an email with further instructions.
Become part of the HIA community
Enables quick and easy registration for future events or learning and grants access to expert advice and valuable resources.
Create a guest account
Enter your details below and create a login
“This Australian Made Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise Australia’s manufacturing capability and celebrate Australian building product manufacturers who are united in their commitment to driving innovation, professionalism and competitiveness.
“Despite this, support for investment in technological advancement and research and development in Australia has been lacking over the past decade.
“Equally, our regulatory requirements are slow to adapt and can present roadblocks to the adoption of new and more innovative forms of construction.
“Add to this increasing regulatory obligations on manufacturers and suppliers that are hindering greater productivity and innovation.
“These concerns have been raised by HIA’s National Manufacturer's Council in measures that are holding back Australia’s manufacturing sector from growing and taking advantage of the opportunities that are presented with a 'future made in Australia'.
“Manufacturing construction products in Australia can be difficult for several reasons, including economic, geographic, energy settings including pricing and reliability and regulatory factors.
“There is much that governments at all levels can do to support manufacturing. This includes proactively supporting research and development into new and emerging technologies, that can facilitate greater efficiency in construction.
“Other key initiatives include developing partnerships between government, industry, and educational institutions to ensure the necessary skills and technologies are available to meet future housing needs.
“Additionally, removing roadblocks by simplifying current regulation including supply chain reporting and sustainability obligations to support Australian manufacturers innovate.
“Supporting Australian manufacturers to ensure our ongoing sovereign manufacturing capability requires recognition that labour shortages constrain growth and innovation.
“HIA is calling for a dedicated workforce and labour plan to support to manufacturers and suppliers build and maintain their workforce.
“This should be supplemented with a Buy Australia campaign to support our local industries and workforces to continue to grow and expand with confidence,” concluded Mr Croft.
Join the celebrations as we encourage shoppers to support Australian Made businesses. Use the hashtag #AustralianMadeWeek and remember to tag the Australian Made Campaign:
@australianmadecampaignltd
@australianmadecampaign
@australianmadecampaign
@australianmadecampaign
For more information please contact:
First Home Owners can once again dream big of building a home in Tasmania
With the Tasmanian Liberals announcing today that if re-elected they will reinstate the grant for eligible Tasmanians building their first home to $30,000, there is renewed cause for optimism.
HIA welcomes NSW Budget efforts to support home building
“The NSW Government has announced that it will act as guarantor on up to 50 per cent of approved housing projects to bring forward the commencement of new construction,” stated HIA Executive Director NSW Brad Armitage.
Industry welcomes focus on housing in tomorrow's ACT budget
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the focus on housing in the 2025/26 ACT budget to be handed down tomorrow, according to HIA Executive Director for ACT & Southern NSW, Greg Weller.
Skills funding will help to get more keys in doors (NSW)
"Today's announcement of skills funding in the upcoming budget is welcomed by the housing industry," said Brad Armitage, HIA NSW Executive Director.