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Our industry

With over 70 years as Australia’s national home building association, we understand the residential building industry better than anyone.

Our industry

With over 70 years as Australia’s national home building association, we understand the residential building industry better than anyone.

Building houses is not just about bricks and mortar. At HIA we are a leader when it comes to understanding what drives the Australian economy and what influences can affect the housing industry.

Stay up to date with the latest industry news, developments, housing forecasts and trends to keep you ahead of the competition.

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Get the latest economic data and forecasting to provide you with all the right information for informed decision making.

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Newsroom

Keep your finger on the pulse with up-to-the minute media releases, member alerts and policy updates.

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HIA Policy Priorities 2021-2025

Outlining the actions and areas of focus that governments need to support the housing industry to deliver the affordable homes we need and where people want to live.

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Position statements

HIA's advocacy work is guided by a range of position (policy) statements that set out the membership's position on the regulation of home building nationally.

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Election Imperatives

HIA sets out the key issues we believe an incoming government must address if we are to sustain the benefits of stronger new home building activity.

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Submissions

HIA's advocacy work responds to a range of government consultations and inquiries throughout the year on reforms that will impact the housing industry.

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06 Jun
Automatic Mutual Recognition Exemption (ACT)

HIA provided a response to the proposal to continue exemption for construction occupations from Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) in the ACT.

06 Jun
South Australia Budget 2025/26

The South Australian Government released their Budget 2025/26 yesterday.

06 Jun
Orla Hope - Site manager at ABN Group

Shaping Success in Construction: How Orla Hope from ABN Group is redefining Site Management through passion, strong leadership and operational excellence

06 Jun
Average WorkCover premiums remain steady for 2025/26

The average Victorian WorkCover premium for 2025/26 is set to remain at 1.8%. This represents the 3rd consecutive year the average has remained constant, after significant increase in the 2023/24 financial year.

04 Jun
North Queensland needs to do its share of home building

“The improvement in home building activity expected across the nation this year is already underway up and down the Queensland coast,” stated HIA Executive Director, Peter Fry.

04 Jun
ACT continues to languish in national housing rankings

“The Australian Capital Territory remains near the bottom of the national housing league table, staying at seventh place in HIA’s latest Housing Scorecard,” stated HIA ACT & Southern NSW Executive Director, Greg Weller.

Pre-fab construction project - Final report released

As part of the Pre-fab Innovation Hub, HIA has now released the final report including the findings and recommendations.

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Simple and effective approval outcomes for all new housing

HIA's aim is for a nationally consistent approvals outcome for all single dwellings on land zoned as residential.

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Building Australia’s economy

Across the country the residential building industry is a driver of Australia’s economy, with billions in economic activity delivering around 200,000 homes every year. HIA’s mission is to support the housing industry to sustain their businesses throughout the industry cycles with accurate forecasting and strong advocacy. We speak up for the one million people working every day to build Australia’s homes of the future.

Housing outlook

HIA leads the way in accurate and decisive forecasting for the residential building industry. Let us help guide you in the right direction.

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Looking for specialised research for your business or industry sector? Contact the HIA economics team to source data, analysis and tailored information.

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HOUSING Online

We deliver stories that make you feel part of a vibrant community of like-minded industry professionals, building for Australian families and our future.

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People Business operations Mental health Wellbeing
Heading in the right direction
You can’t escape your past, says HIA member Jarrod Bone. But you can learn how to deal with it better.
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Building approvals Building developments In Focus Medium rise construction
Unlocking the missing middle
When it comes to solving our housing crisis, gentle density is an approach that would help create vibrant, sustainable and future-proofed communities.
May 25
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Host an apprentice Time management Mental health In Focus
The master of apprentices
The recently retired general manager of HIA Group Training has spent a quarter of a century leading the teams that have helped produce thousands of trades, builders and businesspeople in the Australian housing industry.
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President's report Insight Business structure Building developments
Hunter President's report
Giving back to the industry is, and will continue to be a rewarding and fruitful experience says the HIA Hunters 8th Regional President.
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Livable Housing Affordable Low rise construction In Focus
It’s time to rethink the ‘forever home’
Let’s move past the out-of-date ‘forever home’ concept and build a housing system that reflects the dynamism of modern life. It’s time to use land in a way that meets today’s needs while making room for tomorrow’s generations.
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Awards Design Inspiration Projects
Preserving the past, building for the future
Find out how Fortem Projects brought together heritage charm and modern living at a historic home in Melbourne.
May 25
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Business plans Business systems Compliance
Secure the final payment upfront
Designed by a tradie for tradies, Witzer is a must-have app when running your own business. In an instant, you’ll be turning your smartphone into a combined project management and payment tool.
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Design Innovation Projects Inspiration
Siblings Alice and Joey: Making lemonade
This brother-and-sister duo are a building dream team: pooling their complementary talents to consciously deliver impeccably finished homes and an ‘extraordinary’ building experience for every client.
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National Construction Code (NCC) Silica Work Health and Safety (WHS) In Focus
HIA's industry leaders come together on major housing issues
Increase in red tape, the ongoing complexity of NCC 2022 changes, silica issues and WHS reforms were just some of the key topics at HIA’s recent National Services Committees meeting.
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Design Inspiration Energy efficiency Products
International Builders’ Show: Trends and takeaways
After visiting the recent NAHB International Builders’ Show in Vegas, HIA’s Fiona Nield couldn’t wait to share trends, breakthroughs and business ideas from around the world.
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Apprentice Business and digital Education Wellbeing
It's never too early
How do we inspire, educate and promote diversity in the residential building industry? HIA has joined forces with MiTek to deliver a new program, She Builds The Future, offering inspiration and career tips to young females.
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Fees Regulations In Focus Tax
First 15 years of a mortgage are taxes
Australia has an acute housing shortage due to government taxes, costs and delays. So it’s time for policymakers to be ambitious and introduce significant reforms.
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