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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.
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see housing feature prominently at this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable particularly on cutting excessive red tape and streamlining environmental approvals, but as Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated more work is needed on easing housing construction,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
“As an industry association whose members are embedded in the Hunter and Mid North Coast communities, HIA welcomes the $50 million Housing Support Package announced by the Albanese and Minns Governments,” said HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion.
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Albanese Government in providing $300 million to support Australia’s future wood supply to meet increasing housing needs across the country,” said HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin.
“Today’s announcement on the successful take up of the HomeGrown Territory grant highlights the importance of this key housing support scheme that is spurring economic growth and kickstarting home building across the Territory,” stated HIA Executive Director - Northern Territory, Luis Espinoza.