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HIA WA Executive Director Michael McGowan stated that the extended subsidy will help alleviate the financial burden on employers investing in the next generation of skilled workers, ultimately boosting housing supply and reducing pressure on housing affordability.
"Combined with the introduction of over 2,000 fee-free TAFE courses, this shows that the Government is listening to industry needs and placing a priority on developing a strong skilled residential workforce," said Mr. McGowan.
"The GTO Wage Subsidy program has been incredibly successful so far, enabling employers to train more apprentices and equip them with skills that will serve them for a lifetime. This initiative supports businesses by lowering costs, which allows builders and trades to concentrate on training apprentices and building more homes."
Over the past four years, more than 40,000 Western Australians have started apprenticeships in the construction sector. While this is a promising trend, Mr. McGowan emphasized the need to maintain this momentum to meet the projected demand for skilled workers over the next decade.
"Given the State’s significant investment in the construction industry, we're seeing people from diverse backgrounds exploring apprenticeships as a viable career path. As an industry, we are committed to supporting as many of these individuals as possible to become skilled tradespeople.
“Given the strong demand we need to continue to find ways to attract local, interstate, and international talent to Western Australia to dramatically increase our residential building workforce right around the state.
“The economic future of Western Australia is extremely positive, however much of that depends on having a skilled workforce capable of delivering on those aspirations. A strong residential construction workforce is essential to housing the future residents of our State,” Mr McGowan concluded.
“Expanding complying development will speed-up the delivery of keys in doors to new homes sooner,” said Brad Armitage HIA Executive Director NSW.
Over the past few years, the Federal Government has made a number of commitments to support homeowners into the dream of homeownership. The ‘Help to Buy Program’ is one of these commitments.
“The RBA decision to keep interest rates in restrictive territory today will not stop the improvement in leading indicators of future home building,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
In mid-June 2025, the NSW Premier released the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Works-in-Kind Guideline for public consultation.