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Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
SA State Budget 2026-27
SA Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis has delivered the State Budget 2026-27 to parliament. I attended the budget lockdown and briefing ahead of his reading.
ACT land release welcome, but must translate to shovel-ready homes faster
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the ACT Government’s latest land release program, but says the real test will be whether these commitments translate into shovel-ready land and homes delivered sooner.
Update on Buyer Protection and First Resort Home Warranty Scheme
First Resort Home Warranty Scheme premium announcement
Tasmanian Government should reaffirm commitment to DAPs
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on the Tasmanian Government to reaffirm its commitment to introduce Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) policy, following statements from the Minister for Housing and Planning at yesterday’s Budget Estimates hearings.
Spotlight
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
Hear from industry experts as they share their insights.
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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.
QLD Form & Finish
For HIA’s Kitchen & Bathroom Creators with James Treble and economist Maurice Tapang. Explore kitchen and bathroom trends, design insights, and industry forecasts.
NSW Form & Finish
For HIA’s Kitchen & Bathroom Creators with James Treble and economist Maurice Tapang. Explore kitchen and bathroom trends, design insights, and industry forecasts.
Golf Day
Join the 2026 HIA Cairns Golf Day at Cairns Golf Club. Enjoy networking, 18-hole Ambrose play, food, drinks and prizes with industry peers.
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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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.
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.
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.
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