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COVID-19 update for NSW and ACT

 Member alert

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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11 Nov
Best Practice should not mean more regulation

Safe Work Australia (SWA) recently announced the Best Practice Review of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act. The Review will consider whether the model laws are ‘best practice’ and measures to strengthen harmonisation, including the prospective inclusion of jurisdictional departures within the model WHS framework.
10 Nov
Desyn Homes wins HIA South Australian Home of the Year

Desyn Homes won the 2025 HIA South Australian Home of the Year for a spectacular addition and renovation that perfectly balanced modern design with heritage character.
10 Nov
Exceptional Cairns home wins HIA North Queensland Home of the Year

Leading residential builders, designers, manufacturers and guests from across North Queensland gathered on Saturday 8 November at The Ville in Townsville to celebrate the 2025 HIA North Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

10 Nov
Grollo Homes wins 2025 HIA Victorian Home of the Year

A stunning custom built home that seamlessly blends classical style with contemporary living has been named HIA Victorian Home of the Year at the 2025 HIA Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, held in Melbourne on Friday night.
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11 Nov
Best Practice should not mean more regulation

Safe Work Australia (SWA) recently announced the Best Practice Review of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act. The Review will consider whether the model laws are ‘best practice’ and measures to strengthen harmonisation, including the prospective inclusion of jurisdictional departures within the model WHS framework.
10 Nov
Desyn Homes wins HIA South Australian Home of the Year

Desyn Homes won the 2025 HIA South Australian Home of the Year for a spectacular addition and renovation that perfectly balanced modern design with heritage character.
10 Nov
Exceptional Cairns home wins HIA North Queensland Home of the Year

Leading residential builders, designers, manufacturers and guests from across North Queensland gathered on Saturday 8 November at The Ville in Townsville to celebrate the 2025 HIA North Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

10 Nov
Grollo Homes wins 2025 HIA Victorian Home of the Year

A stunning custom built home that seamlessly blends classical style with contemporary living has been named HIA Victorian Home of the Year at the 2025 HIA Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, held in Melbourne on Friday night.