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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.
Economics
Get the latest economic data and forecasting to provide you with all the right information for informed decision making.
Newsroom
Keep your finger on the pulse with up-to-the minute media releases, member alerts and policy updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HIA appoints new Executive Director for Tasmania
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Price as its new Executive Director for Tasmania,” HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin announced today.
Red tape, innovation and skills key issues for housing roundtable
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) will join senior industry leaders in Melbourne this week for a national roundtable convened by the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities, focused on unlocking productivity across the housing sector.
Potential amendments to the Biodiversity Conservation Regulation 2017
HIA has consulted with its members who are active in land development in Regional NSW to provide comments on the Consultation paper and those comments are presented in this submission letter.
Plans for Independent Planning Advisory Service shelved
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the news that the ACT Government has abandoned plans to introduce the Independent Planning Advisory Service (IPAS).
Building Futures: WA’s top apprentices honoured at 2025 HIA-Stratco Awards
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has proudly recognised the rising stars of the WA residential building industry at the 2025 HIA-Stratco WA Apprentice Awards held on Friday night, celebrating passion, perseverance and the bright future of the trade workforce.
Home building materials prices still slower than CPI
“Home building materials have continued to experience only modest cost increases, up by 1.6 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Maurice Tapang.
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.
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.
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.
Tailored research & analysis
Looking for specialised research for your business or industry sector? Contact the HIA economics team to source data, analysis and tailored information.
Economic reports
Gain insight into what drives the Australian economy and how it affects your day-to-day and long term business decisions.
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