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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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28 Jan
2026 HIA WA Building Women Mentoring Program

The HIA WA Building Women Mentoring Program is growing from strength to strength. As our cohort of mentors and mentees expand, the results are permeating through the industry with visible impact, creating an engaged network of Building Women, increasing levels of growth and confidence within the industry, and growing a framework of supporting employers and motivated employees.

27 Jan
Stop taxing housing harder if you want more homes built, HIA warns

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Australian Government to rule out any changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax in this year’s tax review, warning that further tax instability will choke off new home building and deepen Australia’s housing shortage.

23 Jan
Compulsory CPD coming this year dont be caught out

Did you realise that compulsory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training is expected to be mandated in 2026?

22 Jan
HIA welcomes approval of New Town redevelopment

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the approval of the $35 million redevelopment of the former WIN Television site in New Town, describing it as a positive step for housing supply, urban renewal and renewed confidence in Hobart’s residential construction sector.

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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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10 Feb
2026 HIA Awards Information Session

Put your projects in the spotlight at the 2026 HIA SA Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

17 Feb
Preparing your 2026 HIA Awards entry: briefing webinar

Turn the work you’re proud of into a strong 2026 HIA Awards submission with help from our free, practical webinar.

20 Feb
HIA Building Women Lunch

Join HIA’s Building Women events - an empowering industry gathering for leaders, builders, and change-makers who believe in strength through diversity and collaboration across the building and construction community.

20 Feb
2026 HIA Wagga Information Night

Less guesswork, fewer defects, better slabs - hear from local experts as they break down best-practice slab design and construction for reactive soils.