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Values statement for the residential building industry
HIA’s Position Statement
It is HIA’s position that a set of core beliefs and principles that guide the actions and behaviours of the residential construction industry, influencing how it operates and interacts with its stakeholders, is of benefit to industry, the community and government.
The Values Statement is used to guide decision-making, reinforce acceptable conduct, build trust, drive commitment to professionalism, ethics and values, and improve safety and building performance.
- Lawful conduct on and offsite and reporting of inappropriate conduct
Demanding that all those operating within the residential construction industry engage in lawful conduct in the workplace, and report and take action against inappropriate conduct and bad behaviours.
- Prioritising safety to ensure all participants safety and welfare
Ensuring that the health and safety of all those within the workplace is paramount, and at the forefront of industry’s thinking and in all actions it takes.
- Promoting an environment of acceptance and inclusion
Work with industry participants to educate and promote diversity in the residential building industry and drive cultural change required to ensure equal opportunity and inclusive workplaces for all individuals. - Quality workmanship and client expectations
Striving to maintain the highest standard of building work in compliance with industry standards and construction codes to fully meet, and where possible, exceed client expectations in accordance with the contract.
- Implementing transparent and ethical business practices
Ensuring those conducting businesses in the residential construction industry:
- operate within the law;
- manage activities with integrity, professionalism, honesty and fairness;
- treat all potential clients, suppliers and contractors equitably;
- resolve problems through timely, effective and equitable mechanisms and processes;
- provide a clear channel of communication to report unethical practices in business relationships;
- administer and manage contracts on the contract terms and conditions.
- Choice of business structure and independent contracting
Freedom for business owners to determine lawful business structures and commercial arrangements that are appropriate to their current and future business needs, without interference. Preservation of the right to engage in contracting arrangements and uphold freedom of association.
- Investing in the future workforce of the industry
Promoting the benefits of a career in residential building to attract, train and retrain people to work across all aspects of the residential construction industry and address skills shortages.
- Looking for opportunities to innovate
Fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and creating jobs through strategic investments and initiatives that increase digital and artificial intelligence capability, adapt to modern methods of construction, and introduce new technologies.
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Draft State Planning Policy 2026
HIA provided feedback on the Draft State Planning Policy 2026 (SPP) and the accompanying discussion papers on Natural Hazards and the Future of Assessment Benchmarks.
Secure Australian Jobs Framework
Residential building and its associated supply chains should remain exempt from the Framework and any related procurement obligations. Government efforts would be better directed towards improving productivity, reducing unnecessary regulatory burden, strengthening enforcement of existing workplace laws and supporting practical workforce initiatives that increase housing supply and workforce capacity.
Potential Commonwealth Standards for the Construction Industry
HIA strongly supports a construction industry that is lawful, safe, productive and sustainable, and has consistently called for genuine structural reform to achieve it. As framed, this consultation proposes a number of concerning elements that HIA cannot support.
Consultation Draft National Silica-Related Diseases Research Strategy
HIA provided a response to the Consultation Draft National Silica-Related Diseases Research Strategy.
Implementing carpentry registration and licensing Consultation Paper
Imposing registration and licensing on trades represents a significant impost, further degrading the capacity to deliver homes and other domestic building work. This submission, therefore, is not limited to responding to the Consultation Paper, rather, it addresses more broadly the significant risks that imposing registration and licensing on trades will have on the sector.
Anambah to Branxton Draft Structure Plan
HIA supports a robust and enduring Anambah to Branxton Structure Plan, but it must be based on accurate and current evidence. It should facilitate projects capable of delivering housing in the near term rather than constrain them through potentially incorrect mapping, unsupported assumptions or inappropriate sequencing.