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COVID-19 update for NSW and ACT

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COVID-19 update for NSW and ACT

 Member alert
From 11 October all of the current restrictions that apply to the residential building industry, including the vaccination requirements for authorised workers in Sydney, travel restrictions and the limits on renovation work will be lifted. HIA has been strongly advocating for the lifting of these restrictions, particularly for the renovation sector.
Wednesday, 06th October 2021
Housing Industry Association (HIA) is Australia's largest residential building association, committed to keeping members up to date and on the pulse of the ever changing building and business landscape.  

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28 Jun
Workers are still leaving Sydney and Melbourne and heading north

"A slow return of overseas migration is easing the adverse impact of a loss of workers from Australia’s two largest states,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
23 Jun
COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be lifted

The Victorian Government has announced a further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in relation to vaccination requirements.

21 Jun
Certificate of Occupancy for houses suspended until 2024

The Certificate of Occupancy requirements for Class 1 buildings were suspended on 16 December 2021 to run until 30 June 2022.

21 Jun
NSW budget focus on securing housing supply welcomed by HIA

“Today’s budget demonstrates a clear commitment and acknowledgement by the NSW Government that improving housing supply is the best means of improving affordability in the state," said David Bare HIA Executive Director NSW.
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28 Jun
Workers are still leaving Sydney and Melbourne and heading north

"A slow return of overseas migration is easing the adverse impact of a loss of workers from Australia’s two largest states,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
23 Jun
COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be lifted

The Victorian Government has announced a further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in relation to vaccination requirements.

21 Jun
Certificate of Occupancy for houses suspended until 2024

The Certificate of Occupancy requirements for Class 1 buildings were suspended on 16 December 2021 to run until 30 June 2022.

21 Jun
Using a cost plus contract in Tasmania

This infosheet provides an overview of what cost plus contracts are, how they are used and how to avoid common issues. HIA has a Tasmania Cost Plus Contract for sale available for purchase through Contracts Online.