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Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
HIA calls for Work from Home laws to be abandoned
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on the Victorian Government to abandon its proposed legislation that would create a legislated right to work from home, warning the changes would impose additional regulatory pressure on businesses already struggling.
HIA warns of fresh housing cost rise without fuel excise extension
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called for a three-month extension of the fuel excise relief and pause on heavy vehicle road user charges that lapse on 30 June, which risk triggering another round of housing materials cost increases.
Feasibility constraints need to be addressed to combat housing supply shortages
“Today’s HIA Feasibility Forum highlighted that significant changes are needed to make new housing projects stack up,” said Brad Armitage HIA Executive Director NSW.
Australia's Housing Shortage To Worsen As Home Building Falls Behind Population Growth
“HIA estimates that Australia needed to build more than 250,000 homes last year just to keep pace with demand growth and begin reducing the housing shortage. Instead, we commenced construction of just 196,000 homes. That gap is why housing affordability continues to deteriorate," stated Tim Reardon, HIA's Chief Economist.
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President's report
2025 was a year that HIA continued to advocate on behalf of members locally.
Apprentices
There’s no better time than now to employ an apprentice and help them build the foundation for a long and...
Building the Hunter podcast
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Industry Outlook Breakfast
Join our Industry Outlook Breakfast for expert insights on housing demand, supply challenges and future trends.
Industry Outlook Breakfast
Hear the latest economic forecasts and trends to help you make better business decisions, featuring key presenters from HIA’s Economics Team as well as guest speakers.
Economic Outlook Luncheon
Gain valuable insights, understand the forces shaping your business decisions and connect with industry peers at this must-attend Tasmanian industry event.
HIA Building Women Thrive Series
Explore how mindset shapes leadership at this HIA Building Women session, focusing on confidence, emotional awareness and practical leadership tools.
HIA Awards
HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.
2025 Award winners
Home of the Year
Winner: Butler Building
Apartment Complex
Winner: MARS Building
Project Home
Winner: Stroud Homes Central Coast
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Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.
Building Work Contractor's Licence in South Australia
Take the next step in gaining professional licences in South Australia within the building and construction sector.
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
This certificate course is designed for building and construction personnel who wish to gain valuable skills as a professional builder in the low rise residential sector.
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.
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Admin)
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation and administration of building contracts.
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