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Chaired by Simon Croft, HIA Chief Executive, Industry & Policy, the event brought together a group of leading local HIA members, along with Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for the seat of Shortland, Emma King.
“A broad spectrum of industry practitioners, including builders, renovators, manufacturers, land developers, planners, surveyors and professional service providers were all in attendance.
“Attendees were forthright in their discussions, highlighting areas where a future federal government can and must support the residential building industry.
“There was a strong focus on both supply and demand matters that are affecting housing affordability and the need to support local businesses across the Hunter to meet the growing housing demand that is effecting all facets of society,” Mr Jennion said.
“Attendees highlighted a range of issues that must be addressed to keep home ownership within reach of everyday Australians. This included:
“HIA’s 2025 federal election campaign titled Let’s Build goes to the heart of these issues.
“It advocates for increased support for industry, addressing the two decade long workforce issues and putting a pause on further red and green tape which is driving up home building costs.
“It is clear that while there have been some positive moves to boost housing supply, all agreed much more is needed from the next federal government and that keeping on with business as usual solutions to solve the nations and the Hunter regions housing crisis won’t cut it,” concluded Mr Jennion.
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“Expanding complying development will speed-up the delivery of keys in doors to new homes sooner,” said Brad Armitage HIA Executive Director NSW.
Over the past few years, the Federal Government has made a number of commitments to support homeowners into the dream of homeownership. The ‘Help to Buy Program’ is one of these commitments.
“The RBA decision to keep interest rates in restrictive territory today will not stop the improvement in leading indicators of future home building,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
In mid-June 2025, the NSW Premier released the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Works-in-Kind Guideline for public consultation.