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“The unveiling of the final phase of Honeysuckle’s redevelopment is a standout example of the kind of large-scale, master planned development Australia needs to meet growing housing demand.
“Delivering around 1,000 new homes in a well-connected, mixed-use precinct will make a meaningful contribution to housing supply in the Newcastle region.
“The staged delivery of the Honeysuckle HQ over the next 15 years also provides the industry confidence to invest in skills, capacity, and innovation. It’s this kind of forward planning that supports a strong and sustainable housing industry.
“In addition, the commercial, retail and public spaces will have a significant impact on broader economic activity, demonstrating how strategic projects can deliver benefits well beyond housing alone.
“The scale and ambition of the project is exactly what is needed to address ongoing housing shortages while creating thriving, integrated communities,” Mr Jennion concluded.
Before introducing another tax, another reporting requirement, another compliance obligation or another cost increase, HIA is calling on government ministers and policymakers to spend a day in the shoes of a small business owner.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Australian Government's $5 million pilot investment to support experienced tradespeople to become vocational education and training (VET) teachers, saying it addresses a longstanding challenge facing the construction training system.
Imposing registration and licensing on trades represents a significant impost, further degrading the capacity to deliver homes and other domestic building work. This submission, therefore, is not limited to responding to the Consultation Paper, rather, it addresses more broadly the significant risks that imposing registration and licensing on trades will have on the sector.
The Federal Government has announced that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will continue to accept credit card payments for tax liabilities until the end of the 2026-27 financial year, delaying changes that were previously due to take effect on 1 December.