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2022-23 WA State Budget 

Regional News

2022-23 WA State Budget 

Regional News
HIA has welcomed the ongoing support from Western Australia's residential building industry in the 2022-2023 State Budget
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17 Jul
Strongest home sales for 3 years

“Sales of new detached homes increased by 18.8 per cent in the three months to June 2025 compared to the previous three months,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

16 Jul
NT approvals reform a step in the right direction

“The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s commitment to streamlining the Territory’s planning and building approval system,” HIA Executive Director NT, Luis Espinoza said today.

16 Jul
New Housing Pattern Book is a step in the right direction

“HIA welcomes the release of the new NSW Housing Pattern Book, which is another tool that could help make the delivery of new housing in NSW easier,” said Brad Armitage, HIA NSW Executive Director.

15 Jul
Housing commitments in focus ahead of Tasmanian state election

With the Tasmanian state election on 19 July fast approaching, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the strong focus from both major parties on policies that boost housing supply.

In the industry

Federal budget supports home ownership

The housing industry and home owners are set to benefit from the Federal government’s budget. There will be an increase in placements for the Home Guarantee Scheme and extensions to the Indigenous Home Ownership Scheme and apprentice commencements.

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22 Jul
Minister's Luncheon: Introduction to The NSW Housing Pattern Books

Join us for this important event to hear the latest industry updates information from HIA to help you make better business decisions.

23 Jul
Electrical compliance for renewables – Batteries, solar and heat pumps webinar

Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.

24 Jul
Building Women Luncheon

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

28 Jul
Business of Building Workshop

Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.