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Recent weeks have highlighted how exposed our industry is to global events. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, driving higher fuel costs locally, with diesel exceeding $3 per litre in some areas.
For a transport-reliant industry, these increases are immediate, raising costs across deliveries, site visits, and operations. Higher oil prices are also lifting the cost of building materials, adding further pressure across the supply chain.
At the same time, rising fuel costs are impacting households and weakening demand, compounded by recent interest rate hikes. This creates challenges for builders on fixed price contracts, with limited ability to absorb rising costs.
HIA is monitoring the situation closely and encourages members to share supply chain price impacts to help inform policymakers.
Finally, we’re relocating our office to 79 Constitution Avenue, Campbell this week. There may be minor disruption, but we’ll remain available via email and mobile, and look forward to welcoming visitors soon.
Geordan Murray
Executive Director
ACT and Southern NSW
Key air conditioning considerations for builders and clients
Discover the key air conditioning considerations for builders and homeowners, including system selection, energy efficiency, zoning, comfort, installation planning and long-term performance in new homes.
HIA welcomes the expansion of the NSW Government’s Pre-sale Finance Guarantee
“The Housing Industry Association welcomes today’s announcement by the NSW Government of the expansion of the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee” said Brad Armitage, Executive Director NSW.
Infrastructure remains the barrier to increased housing supply
“Residential land prices increased by 1.5 per cent in the final quarter of 2025 to be 9.4 per cent higher over the year, increasing almost three times faster than consumer prices over the same period,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
HIA Values statement for the residential building industry
This Values Statement sets out HIA's position in relation to the core beliefs and principles that should guide the residential construction industry, shaping how it operates, conducts business, and interacts with all stakeholders.
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Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop
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HIA Awards
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2025 Award winners
Home of the Year
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CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
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Get the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margins and other costs for small residential and commercial construction projects.
Low-rise Site Supervisor in Queensland
This is the short course you must complete if you are based in Queensland and want to apply for a low-rise site supervisor license with QBCC.
Building Work Contractor's Licence in South Australia
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