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COVID-19 Update for ACT and Southern NSW

Update on COVIDSafe Plans for the ACT and changes to lockdowns for regional NSW

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COVID-19 Update for ACT and Southern NSW

Update on COVIDSafe Plans for the ACT and changes to lockdowns for regional NSW

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The ACT is preparing for another four weeks in lockdown, with the Chief Minister announcing on Tuesday that the current restrictions for the Territory will remain in place until at least 15 October.
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25 Jun
$20,000 First Home Owner Grant locked in for Tasmania

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the passage of the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2026 through the Tasmanian Parliament today, locking in a $20,000 grant for eligible first home buyers who build a new home.

25 Jun
NSW takes first step toward unwinding housing's worst own goal

“The NSW Government has taken an important step toward improving housing supply. Other states should now follow its lead and remove foreign investor taxes that discourage the construction of new homes,” said HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

25 Jun
Unravelling of Australia's Foreign Investor Tax Regime: From workarounds to reform

The New South Wales Government's decision in the 2026-27 Budget to remove the 9 per cent foreign purchaser duty surcharge for eligible build-to-rent and retirement living developments deserves far greater attention than it has received.

24 Jun
Review of WA's Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper

HIA provided a response to the Review of Western Australia’s Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper includes various recommendations to amend the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) and the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 (WA), in addition to supporting statutory systems.

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25 Jun
$20,000 First Home Owner Grant locked in for Tasmania

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the passage of the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2026 through the Tasmanian Parliament today, locking in a $20,000 grant for eligible first home buyers who build a new home.

25 Jun
NSW takes first step toward unwinding housing's worst own goal

“The NSW Government has taken an important step toward improving housing supply. Other states should now follow its lead and remove foreign investor taxes that discourage the construction of new homes,” said HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon.

25 Jun
Unravelling of Australia's Foreign Investor Tax Regime: From workarounds to reform

The New South Wales Government's decision in the 2026-27 Budget to remove the 9 per cent foreign purchaser duty surcharge for eligible build-to-rent and retirement living developments deserves far greater attention than it has received.

24 Jun
Review of WA's Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper

HIA provided a response to the Review of Western Australia’s Home Building Contract Laws Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper includes various recommendations to amend the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) and the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 (WA), in addition to supporting statutory systems.

ACT Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply and Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be formalised and provides an estimate of pricing for provisional sum items. The c...

ACT Minor Works Contract (Pad of 25)

The ACT Minor Works Contract is suitable for minor projects up to a value of $12,000 (such as a patio or shed installation). It’s available in a handy tear-off pad of 25. This is a hard copy document and will be mailed to you once...

ACT New Dwellings Contract (Pack of 2)

Building professionals should use the ACT New Dwellings Contract (pack of two) when working on a new dwelling. The contract allows for all job details to be formalised and provides schedules for progress payments, excluded items, ...

ACT Alterations & Additions Contract (Pack of 2)

This contract (pack of two) is suitable for residential building work relating to an alteration, addition, renovation or where the work is not to completion stage. The contract allows for project details to be formalised and also ...