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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.

Craig Jennion
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter

Latest news
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28 May
HIA launches 2026 Victorian State Election Policy Agenda

Today HIA launched its 2026 Victorian State Election Policy Agenda that calls on all political parties to commit to meaningful steps that will improve the challenging and uncertain environment for all who work in and rely on Victoria’s vitally important home building industry.

28 May
Molonglo Town Centre Master Plan progress but immediate barriers remain

The ACT Government’s release of the Molonglo Town Centre Master Plan signals progress on one of Canberra’s key future growth areas, but for builders and developers, the reality is that this project will do little to improve current market conditions or near-term housing supply.

28 May
A win for practicality as ‘construction project’ value amended

From today, the value of a ‘construction project’ under the NT’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations will be increased from $500,000 to $1 million.

28 May
Molonglo Town Centre moves one step closer

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the publication of the Molonglo Town Centre Master Plan today is an important step for Canberra’s long-term housing supply and economic development.

Spotlight

President's report

2025 was a year that HIA continued to advocate on behalf of members locally.

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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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Your myHIA account


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National Construction Code

Keep up to date with the NCC's evolving changes in your state. Visit our hub for the latest resources, adoption dates, key regulatory updates and how HIA is pushing for change at a government level.

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Awards & events

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29 May
WA Housing Forum

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.

29 May
Information Session: Navigating the Planning System

Join Wagga Wagga builders and council representatives for a practical session on improving the Planning System use and application outcomes.

03 Jun
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.

10 Jun
Your Building Facts

Learn how to create and apply effective SWMS for high-risk work. Build confidence in compliance, safety planning and on-site risk management.

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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17 Jun
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.

17 Jun
Estimating and Quoting

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.

17 Jun
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.

17 Jun
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.

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

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Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Hunter

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