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Building a path for women: HIA appoints new Vice President

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Building a path for women: HIA appoints new Vice President

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HIA is proud to announce the appointment of its new national Vice President, Ms Debbie Johnson. Debbie is the second female to be elected to this position.
Friday, 14th May 2021
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28 Jun
Workers are still leaving Sydney and Melbourne and heading north

"A slow return of overseas migration is easing the adverse impact of a loss of workers from Australia’s two largest states,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
23 Jun
COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be lifted

The Victorian Government has announced a further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in relation to vaccination requirements.

21 Jun
Certificate of Occupancy for houses suspended until 2024

The Certificate of Occupancy requirements for Class 1 buildings were suspended on 16 December 2021 to run until 30 June 2022.

21 Jun
Using a cost plus contract in Tasmania

This infosheet provides an overview of what cost plus contracts are, how they are used and how to avoid common issues. HIA has a Tasmania Cost Plus Contract for sale available for purchase through Contracts Online.