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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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10 Feb
HIA 2026 Small Business Conditions survey

The HIA 2026 Small Business Conditions survey shows that while small builders remain resilient, they are facing significant challenges heading into 2026.

10 Feb
HIA backs Tasmanian UGB expansion to boost urgent land supply

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has reaffirmed its support for the Tasmanian Government’s 2025 decision to expand Greater Hobart’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), noting that recent commentary underscores the scale of Tasmania’s housing challenge and the urgent need to bring more land forward for new homes.

10 Feb
National housing targets under more pressure says survey

Australia’s small businesses are warning that housing supply will continue to fall short of targets unless all tiers of government urgently address rising regulatory costs, planning delays and workforce shortages, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) 2026 Small Business Conditions Report.

10 Feb
More tax on housing is not the answer to inflation

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Federal Government to use the 2026–27 Budget as reset on housing policy, warning Australia’s housing shortage is now a structural economic challenge.

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

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17 Feb
Preparing your 2026 HIA Awards entry: briefing webinar

Turn the work you’re proud of into a strong 2026 HIA Awards submission with help from our free, practical webinar.

20 Feb
HIA Building Women Lunch

Join HIA’s Building Women events - an empowering industry gathering for leaders, builders, and change-makers who believe in strength through diversity and collaboration across the building and construction community.

20 Feb
Wagga Slab Design & Construction Roundtable

Less guesswork, fewer defects, better slabs - hear from local experts as they break down best-practice slab design and construction for reactive soils.

24 Feb
HIA Building Women Thrive Series

Join HIA’s Building Women events - an empowering industry gathering for leaders, builders, and change-makers who believe in strength through diversity and collaboration across the building and construction community.

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

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Home of the Year

Winner: Butler Building

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Apartment Complex

Winner: MARS Building

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Project Home

Winner: Stroud Homes Central Coast

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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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16 Feb
Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage

Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.

19 Feb
Asbestos Awareness

Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent exposure of workers and others.

23 Feb
GreenSmart® Professional

GreenSmart® Professional training provides you with environmental awareness and skills for more sustainable residential design and construction.

24 Feb
Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How

Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.

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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Newcastle

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit
Steel River Estate
Mayfield West NSW 2304

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

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Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Hunter

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