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HIA Values statement for the residential building industry
Core beliefs and principles
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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Matter: MS2026/1–Proposed changes to the Road Transport Contractual Chain Supply Order
HIA’s response to the Proposed Changes to the Road Transport Contractual Chain Supply Order on fuel recovery costs.
2026 review of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
The key to the success of any potential reform is identifying the appropriate balance between necessary change to address critical insufficiencies in the system, minimising adverse impacts on housing affordability and business operations, and optimising outcomes for impacted workers, while maintaining Scheme viability.
Improving work health and safety for workers using crowd platforms
The Consultation Paper seeks feedback on any gaps in the regulation of crowd platform arrangements under the model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act) and proposes introducing a new duty that would apply to crowd platform operators.
Closing Loopholes Independent Statutory Review Draft Report
HIA has provided a further submission to the Closing the Loopholes Statutory Review on the release of the Draft Report, challenging the appropriateness of the government’s workplace relations reforms.
Review of Australia's Mutual Recognition Schemes for Workers
HIA responded to the Consultation Paper on the Review of Australia’s Mutual Recognition Schemes for Workers which details the Council’s interim findings on barriers to a single national market for workers supported by the mutual recognition framework and triggers the second round of consultation associated with the review.
Matter: MS2026/1 – one month review of the Road Transport Contractual Chain Supply Order
HIA provided this further submission to inform the Expert Panel’s first review of the Road Transport Contracting Chain Order made on 28 April 2026.