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Over the past week, many members have received supplier notices outlining significant cost increases across building materials, skips, and plant and equipment hire. These rises—partly driven by Middle East uncertainty and higher domestic fuel prices—are creating concern about impacts on project budgets and existing contracts.
HIA is actively monitoring the situation and engaging with Federal and State Governments, along with major suppliers. These discussions focus on representing member concerns and identifying ways to manage impacts on current and future projects.
To support members, HIA has developed a fact sheet outlining key contract considerations and clauses to help address cost increases.
Members with questions about current or upcoming contracts are encouraged to contact their local HIA Contracts and Compliance Adviser on 1300 650 620.
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
Tax changes will cripple housing supply and punish renters
Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would worsen Australia’s rental crisis by reducing the supply of housing and putting upward pressure on weekly rents, Housing Industry Association (HIA) Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said today.
Update on the impacts of the current fuel supply issues
The ongoing situation around fuel supply and pricing is continuing to evolve rapidly. These issues are impacting project timelines and the cost of materials through price increases and fuel or transport surcharges from suppliers. I acknowledge the difficulties this uncertainty creates for businesses across our industry.
Wage rise risks breaking housing industry's back
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged its initial submission to the Fair Work Commission's 2026 Annual Wage Review (AWR), calling for a 3.5 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage - and warning that any higher determination risks crushing the small builders Australia is counting on to solve the housing crisis.
Important update on current market impacts
Events in the Middle East are currently having a significant impact on the building industry. Members have reported price increases to HIA across a wide range of building projects and industry services.
Spotlight
President's report
2025 was a year that HIA continued to advocate on behalf of members locally.
Apprentices
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Building the Hunter podcast
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Licencing of Construction Trades in the ACT – Webinar
Join our webinar on ACT trade licensing reforms to learn about proposed new licences, requirements and impacts, and share your feedback with government experts.
2026 HIA National Conference
HIA National Conference is a peak annual event for residential building. It’s a golden opportunity to network with the industry, learn what’s next for housing and gain new business-building skills. The Conference concludes with a gala evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of those nominated for the prestigious HIA Australian Housing Awards partnered by CSR.
Industry Outlook Breakfast
Join us for a morning dedicated to understanding the economic landscape of the residential building sector in 2026.
Industry Outlook Luncheon
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.
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.
Silica Awareness
Find out more about what silica is, how to work safely with products containing silica, what tools and systems exist, as well as where to get further information
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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