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HIA Research - changing voice of the building industry

HIA Research - changing voice of the building industry

The construction industry has become more culturally and linguistically diverse over the last decade but still lagging when it comes to attracting skilled migrants.
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16 May
Submission to the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System

Many leaders within today’s housing industry began their careers in apprenticeships. Earning a trade qualification not only provides a valuable skillset, but it also opens up a wide range of career opportunities. HIA seeks to ensure workers beginning a career in the industry today have access to the wide range of opportunities on offer in our industry.

16 May
CLP promises to make home ownership a reality in the NT

“It is very pleasing to see policymakers from different political parties put forward a plan to spur economic and population growth as well as home building in the Territory,” stated HIA Executive Director - Northern Territory, Luis Espinoza.

16 May
HIA Secures 12 Month Transition for Dependent Persons Units

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has today advised Victorian domestic builders that from 28 March 2024, any proposal for a ‘dependent persons unit’ (DPU/granny flat) is subject to the same provisions for a DPU that applied before 14 December 2023.

15 May
New Practice Standard for Professional Engineers

Building Commission NSW has published a new Practice Standard, which will be mandatory for Professional Engineers registered under the NSW Design & Building Practitioners Act from 1 September 2024