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COVID changes for northern NSW and Queensland - Gold Coast/Northern Rivers

The lockdown for Byron, Tweed and Kempsey which started on 21 September has now ended. Construction work can return to unlimited activities within the Byron, Tweed and Kempsey with some restrictions in place.

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COVID changes for northern NSW and Queensland - Gold Coast/Northern Rivers

The lockdown for Byron, Tweed and Kempsey which started on 21 September has now ended. Construction work can return to unlimited activities within the Byron, Tweed and Kempsey with some restrictions in place.

Member alert
For regional NSW LGAs under lockdown members need to remember that occupied renovation sites still have a worker limit of only two workers permitted inside at any time.
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03 Jun
Land prices accelerated in 2024

“The median price of residential land sold increased by 2.6 per cent nationally in the final quarter of 2024, to a new record high $369,530,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

03 Jun
Increase to minimum wages from 1 July

The Fair Work Commission handed down its annual minimum wage decision, awarding a 3.5 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages.

02 Jun
Apprentices at Work: Pay, Safety and Fair Treatment

If you engage an apprentice in the residential building industry, there are some key requirements to keep on top of to meet your employer obligations. These include paying wages, entitlements and allowances correctly, ensuring a safe workplace, and preventing issues like discrimination and harassment.

02 Jun
Draft NSW Service and Installation Rules 2025

HIA provided comments on the Draft NSW Service and Installation Rules 2025.

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03 Jun
Land prices accelerated in 2024

“The median price of residential land sold increased by 2.6 per cent nationally in the final quarter of 2024, to a new record high $369,530,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

03 Jun
Increase to minimum wages from 1 July

The Fair Work Commission handed down its annual minimum wage decision, awarding a 3.5 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages.

02 Jun
Apprentices at Work: Pay, Safety and Fair Treatment

If you engage an apprentice in the residential building industry, there are some key requirements to keep on top of to meet your employer obligations. These include paying wages, entitlements and allowances correctly, ensuring a safe workplace, and preventing issues like discrimination and harassment.

02 Jun
Draft NSW Service and Installation Rules 2025

HIA provided comments on the Draft NSW Service and Installation Rules 2025.