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In a win for HIA members, the NSW Government announced that it has deferred proposals for a single standalone Building Act in NSW. Instead, the NSW Government will pursue a more measured and targeted set of changes designed to support recent planning reforms and increase productivity ahead of any consolidation of building legislation.
HIA strongly opposed the proposed Building Bill because of the scale of the changes, potential impacts on industry, inadequate consultation and lack of detail. This change in approach is welcomed and is a significant win for members and the advocacy efforts of HIA.
The new, more modest ‘Building Productivity Reforms’ will instead make amendments to existing legislative instruments to:
- Create a clearer framework for modular and prefabricated buildings,
- Streamline building certification,
- Remove duplication between building and planning legislation,
- Enhance certifier accountability and conflict of interest provisions, and
- Digitise certificates of trade work, including for plumbing and electrical trades.
Proposals from the Building Bill relating to licensing, contracts, insurance and compliance and enforcement are not proceeding at this time.
Consultation on the revised ‘Building Productivity Reforms’ is expected to occur early in 2026 before the Draft Bill is presented to Parliament. HIA will continue to be actively involved in the development of the revised Bill. View a copy of the NSW Government’s media release.
Brad Armitage
Executive Director
New South Wales
Key air conditioning considerations for builders and clients
Discover the key air conditioning considerations for builders and homeowners, including system selection, energy efficiency, zoning, comfort, installation planning and long-term performance in new homes.
HIA welcomes the expansion of the NSW Government’s Pre-sale Finance Guarantee
“The Housing Industry Association welcomes today’s announcement by the NSW Government of the expansion of the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee” said Brad Armitage, Executive Director NSW.
Infrastructure remains the barrier to increased housing supply
“Residential land prices increased by 1.5 per cent in the final quarter of 2025 to be 9.4 per cent higher over the year, increasing almost three times faster than consumer prices over the same period,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
HIA Values statement for the residential building industry
This Values Statement sets out HIA's position in relation to the core beliefs and principles that should guide the residential construction industry, shaping how it operates, conducts business, and interacts with all stakeholders.
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HIA Awards
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2025 Award winners
Home of the Year
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Display Home
Winner: Nuhaven Homes - The Essence
Project Home
Winner: GJ Gardner Tamworth
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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.
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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