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Our industry

With over 70 years as Australia’s national home building association, we understand the residential building industry better than anyone.

Our industry

With over 70 years as Australia’s national home building association, we understand the residential building industry better than anyone.

Building houses is not just about bricks and mortar. At HIA we are a leader when it comes to understanding what drives the Australian economy and what influences can affect the housing industry.

Stay up to date with the latest industry news, developments, housing forecasts and trends to keep you ahead of the competition.

Economics

Get the latest economic data and forecasting to provide you with all the right information for informed decision making.

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HIA Policy Priorities 2021-2025

Outlining the actions and areas of focus that governments need to support the housing industry to deliver the affordable homes we need and where people want to live.

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Position statements

HIA's advocacy work is guided by a range of position (policy) statements that set out the membership's position on the regulation of home building nationally.

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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.

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Submissions

HIA's advocacy work responds to a range of government consultations and inquiries throughout the year on reforms that will impact the housing industry.

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26 Oct
K2 Built takes top honours at HIA ACT and Southern NSW Housing Awards

The ACT and Southern NSW residential building industry's finest homes, renovations, kitchens and bathrooms have been recognised at the 2026 HIA ACT & Southern NSW Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, held at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday evening.

24 Oct
Azure Luxury Homes Crowned 2026 HIA COLORBOND® steel Perth Home of the Year

Azure Luxury Homes has been awarded the 2026 HIA COLORBOND® steel Perth Home of the Year.

23 Oct
Draft State Planning Policy 2026

HIA provided feedback on the Draft State Planning Policy 2026 (SPP) and the accompanying discussion papers on Natural Hazards and the Future of Assessment Benchmarks.

22 Oct
Housing industry's best set to shine at Parliament House

The region's finest in residential building and renovation will be recognised tomorrow night as the 2026 HIA-CSR ACT and Southern NSW Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards are held at Parliament House in Canberra.

22 Oct
Construction needs an effective enforcer not a paperwork obsession

HIA warns that proposed national construction standards and new procurement rules miss the mark and land hardest on home builders.

22 Oct
Trades shortages persist as work on the ground remains solid

“Skilled trade shortages remain widespread across Australia, with demand for workers supported by the recovery in home building activity over the past year,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

Pre-fab construction project - Final report released

As part of the Pre-fab Innovation Hub, HIA has now released the final report including the findings and recommendations.

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Simple and effective approval outcomes for all new housing

HIA's aim is for a nationally consistent approvals outcome for all single dwellings on land zoned as residential.

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Building Australia’s economy

Across the country the residential building industry is a driver of Australia’s economy, with billions in economic activity delivering around 200,000 homes every year. HIA’s mission is to support the housing industry to sustain their businesses throughout the industry cycles with accurate forecasting and strong advocacy. We speak up for the one million people working every day to build Australia’s homes of the future.

Housing outlook

HIA leads the way in accurate and decisive forecasting for the residential building industry. Let us help guide you in the right direction.

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Tailored research & analysis

Looking for specialised research for your business or industry sector? Contact the HIA economics team to source data, analysis and tailored information.

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Economic reports

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HOUSING Online

We deliver stories that make you feel part of a vibrant community of like-minded industry professionals, building for Australian families and our future.

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Year on a high note
The latest HIA Housing 100 celebrates Australia’s largest builders, who delivered more than 70,000 homes in 2025/26 – a standout achievement demonstrating the industry’s strength and scale nationwide.
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Parkwood Doors
Designed to complement contemporary Australian architecture, Parkwood’s aluminium doors are stable, stylish and keep homes protected from the elements and simple to install.
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Higher education
When 11 Australian teammates took on the challenge of raising funds for a school in Tanzania, they not only conquered the mountain but themselves along the way.
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VELUX: A new way to experience daylight
With higher-density living on the agenda for Australian cities, the solution often means going up. But what about the precious commodity of light? VELUX is looking beyond how daylight enters the home to how it can travel through i...
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Australian Standards National Construction Code (NCC) In Focus Budget
Building standards: the case for reform
It is widely accepted that Australia is not building enough homes to keep up with demand. To meet the challenge, we need better ways of delivering standards.
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Going up: Next Level home elevators
With multi-storey and multi-generational living on the rise, residential elevators have gone from luxury inclusion to a value-adding necessity. If you’re not specifying elevators in your projects, it might be time to lift your gam...
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