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First home owner grants
HIA's Position statement
- HIA supports state governments retaining the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) for new home construction only.
Background
- First Home Owners Grants (FHOG) were originally implemented as compensation for introduction of the GST, which was applied to new homes but did not apply to existing homes at the point of sale.
- Despite this, over time they were applied across both new and existing residential property.
- The application of a FHOGs to the purchase of new homes only has been shown over time to provide an effective stimulus to the broader economy.
- There are major efficiency gains to be realised from targeting housing policies (including measures directed at first home buyers) that increase the supply of new homes.
- Housing policies targeted at the construction of new homes, in all forms, can effectively increase the overall housing stock for all households.
- Residential building activity exerts a positive multiplier impact through the wider economy.
- The approach by states and territories to focus FHOGs on new home building recognises this benefit.
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Review of WA's Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper
HIA provided a response to the Review of Western Australia’s Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper includes various recommendations to amend the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) and the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 (WA), in addition to supporting statutory systems.
Low-rise housing reforms and targeted assessment
HIA provided comments on the Low-rise housing reforms and targeted assessment discussion paper.
Variations and changes to complying development
HIA comment on the Explanation of Intended Effect for Variations and changes to complying development (the EIE). HIA has worked with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure over a long period of time to advocate for the expansion of complying development.
2026 Regulation Expiry Program
HIA responded to the Draft Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulations 2026 (Draft SOP Regulations) and Draft Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026 (Draft BWC Regulations).
Inquiry into Housing Supply Regulation
HIA provided a submission to the Productivity Commission on the Inquiry into Housing Supply Regulation.
Senate Inquiry - Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026 and Income Tax Rates Amendment Bill 2026
HIA provides this submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Federal Government’s proposed taxation reforms, noting significant concerns with both the substance and timing of these measures.