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HIA welcomes today's announcement on skilled migration and the State Government’s negotiations with the Federal Government to increase the number of places in the State
Nominated Migration program.
“The 5000 State Nominated Visas’ gives the Cook Government control of who and how our state’s critical skill shortages are addressed” stated HIA Executive Director Michael McGowan.
“Housing is repeatedly announced as a priority for the State, and HIA urges the Cook Government to use a minimum of 80% of these places on construction visas.”
"Anything less is a wasted opportunity to dramatically improve housing in our State,” said Mr McGowan.
“The Cook Government must also work with industry to facilitate smooth transitions for these workers into construction.”
“Today's announcement presents an opportunity, and the execution and collaboration with industry and Government GTEs like Western Power will ultimately determine if it is a success or not.”
Michael McGowan is available for further comment.
In mid-June 2025, the NSW Premier released the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Works-in-Kind Guideline for public consultation.
Today the State Government announced proposed changes to the regulatory powers to investigate registered builders who may be unable to meet the financial requirements of registration. The announcement also included a long-awaited review of the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (HBCA) and associated laws.
Housing Industry Association welcomes today’s announcement by the Cook Labor Government to review key aspects of the home building contracts legislation and provide the building regulator with additional powers to work with builders in distress.
“Two cuts to the cash rate have seen the volume of detached house building approvals rise to be 3.2 per cent higher than the same month last year,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.