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Restarting residential building work in the ACT: what you need to know

The requirements to reopen residential building sites have been released and HIA has prepared a range of resources to help members.

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Restarting residential building work in the ACT: what you need to know

The requirements to reopen residential building sites have been released and HIA has prepared a range of resources to help members.

 Member alert
It was also announced today that there will be a number of changes to the conditions for reopening that were previously released last week.
Wednesday, 08th September 2021
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15 May
Accessing super: home ownership matters

The Liberal Party’s announcement today that if re-elected they will allow Australians to access up to $50,000 from their superannuation to fund a deposit to help them buy their first home is a welcome one, and an initiative that HIA has championed.
13 May
Strong pipeline sees jump in new home sales for WA

Western Australia is one of just two states to see an increase in new home sales in April, recording a significant increase in the amount of new activity from the same period prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 May
HIA welcomes focus on skilled workforce in WA budget

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the ongoing support for Western Australia’s residential building industry in the 2022-2023 State Budget, including a number of targeted initiatives aimed at attracting more skilled workers into the state amid record high levels of detached construction.
12 May
Draft Variation 369 start date announced

The ACT Government has announced an implementation schedule and transition rules for Variation 369 to the Territory Plan.
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16 May
NSW Building contracts and related documents

Learn about all of the various contract documents you can use INS to be compliant.
15 May
Accessing super: home ownership matters

The Liberal Party’s announcement today that if re-elected they will allow Australians to access up to $50,000 from their superannuation to fund a deposit to help them buy their first home is a welcome one, and an initiative that HIA has championed.
13 May
Strong pipeline sees jump in new home sales for WA

Western Australia is one of just two states to see an increase in new home sales in April, recording a significant increase in the amount of new activity from the same period prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 May
HIA welcomes focus on skilled workforce in WA budget

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the ongoing support for Western Australia’s residential building industry in the 2022-2023 State Budget, including a number of targeted initiatives aimed at attracting more skilled workers into the state amid record high levels of detached construction.