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Hunter

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

Hunter

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

HIA uses a range of tools to keep members informed. This HIA News is a key method to deliver updates, but what other options can you subscribe to, follow or visit to stay connected.

The HIA website, including the Hunter Hub and the member dashboard is a central way we provide access to business advice, member benefits and logos.

Through social media, HIA shares news, highlights member stories, and promotes HIA activity. Locally this includes accounts you can join, including our Hunter Facebook group, hia.hunter and hia_homeinspirations Instagram pages and the HIA_Hunter X account.

To highlight key matters we produce member alerts, media releases and produce a Hunter podcast series.

Members also receive insights through the Housing magazine, while our regional offices, support hotlines and Help Centre provides personalised help on legal, business, and compliance matters.

Together, these channels ensure you can stay informed, supported, and engaged.

Craig Jennion
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter

Latest news
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21 Aug
Housing progress at roundtable important but more work to do

“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to see housing feature prominently at this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable particularly on cutting excessive red tape and streamlining environmental approvals, but as Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated more work is needed on easing housing construction,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.

21 Aug
HIA welcomes $50 Million Housing Support Package for Flood-Hit Residents

“As an industry association whose members are embedded in the Hunter and Mid North Coast communities, HIA welcomes the $50 million Housing Support Package announced by the Albanese and Minns Governments,” said HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion.

19 Aug
HIA welcomes $300 million plantation grant to boost timber supply

“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Albanese Government in providing $300 million to support Australia’s future wood supply to meet increasing housing needs across the country,” said HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin.

19 Aug
HomeGrown grant key to rebuilding the Territory

“Today’s announcement on the successful take up of the HomeGrown Territory grant highlights the importance of this key housing support scheme that is spurring economic growth and kickstarting home building across the Territory,” stated HIA Executive Director - Northern Territory, Luis Espinoza.

Spotlight

President's report

Two Hunter members were recently acknowledged for their significant contribution to our industry, members...

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Apprentices

There’s no better time than now to employ an apprentice and help them build the foundation for a long and...

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Building the Hunter podcast

Hear from industry experts as they share their insights.

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National Construction Code 2022

Keep up-to-date with the evolving changes for your region. Check out the NCC 2022 hub with all the latest info, courses and seminars.

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Awards & events

Upcoming events
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22 Aug
HIA SA Apprentice Awards

Apprentices have an important role in the building industry. Apprentice Awards recognise outstanding apprentices for commitment to the industry and their studies.

27 Aug
Work Health & Safety Series

Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.

27 Aug
Virtual Trade Night

Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.

28 Aug
2025 Future Homes Forum & Australian GreenSmart Awards

The future of Australian housing and how we can deliver well-designed, resource-efficient buildings will be in the spotlight at the 2025 HIA Future Homes Forum & Australian GreenSmart Awards. Decision-makers and those at the forefront of innovation are invited for one dynamic day of speakers and awards.

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.

2024 Award winners

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Home of the Year

Winner : Custom Built Projects

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Display Home

Winner : Yarrum Designer Homes

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Townhouse/Villa Development

Winner : Valley Homes

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Careers & learning

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.

Upcoming training
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25 Aug
Understanding HIA Building Contracts

This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The contract is explained in full, describing each schedule and clause.

25 Aug
NCC 2022: Condensation Management

Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2022 changes to condensation mitigation.

26 Aug
NCC 2022: Livable Housing

NCC 2022 includes requirements for all houses and apartments to meet new livable housing design requirements. Find out more about these important changes and how they may affect you.

03 Sep
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates and quotations for construction works.

Support for your business

Building it right

HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.

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Getting approval to build

Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.

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Managing your safety

We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.

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Managing your business

HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.

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Location

Newcastle

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit
Steel River Estate
Mayfield West NSW 2304

1300 650 620 or 02 4014 2000
hunter_enquiry@hia.com.au

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Hunter

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Steel River Estate, Mayfield West NSW 2304

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