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Shepparton enters lockdown, portal for Melbourne sites live and financial support for construction announced

HIA is pleased to see that the Government has announced today new financial assistance for construction businesses.

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Shepparton enters lockdown, portal for Melbourne sites live and financial support for construction announced

HIA is pleased to see that the Government has announced today new financial assistance for construction businesses.

Member alert
HIA is pleased to see that the Government has announced today new financial assistance for construction businesses.
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18 Feb
Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates

HIA provided a response to the Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates.

18 Feb
HIA welcomes new approach on Launceston Council staff hours

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) today welcomed the City of Launceston’s decision to take its proposal to reduce ordinary working hours to 30.4 hours per week off the table at this time, recognising the importance of maintaining council capacity to support local business, housing delivery, and the broader community.

18 Feb
Planning Scorecard reveals standout reformers amid housing target shortfall

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has today released its 2026 Planning Blueprint Scorecard, revealing a growing divide between states embracing bold reforms and those stuck in a ‘business-as-usual’ approach.

17 Feb
Land prices a massive constraint on home building in Victoria

“Over the last 25 years, the price of the typical new residential lot of land in Victoria has risen more than four times faster than construction costs,” stated HIA Executive Director Keith Ryan.

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18 Feb
Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates

HIA provided a response to the Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates.

18 Feb
HIA welcomes new approach on Launceston Council staff hours

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) today welcomed the City of Launceston’s decision to take its proposal to reduce ordinary working hours to 30.4 hours per week off the table at this time, recognising the importance of maintaining council capacity to support local business, housing delivery, and the broader community.

18 Feb
Planning Scorecard reveals standout reformers amid housing target shortfall

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has today released its 2026 Planning Blueprint Scorecard, revealing a growing divide between states embracing bold reforms and those stuck in a ‘business-as-usual’ approach.

17 Feb
Land prices a massive constraint on home building in Victoria

“Over the last 25 years, the price of the typical new residential lot of land in Victoria has risen more than four times faster than construction costs,” stated HIA Executive Director Keith Ryan.