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North Queensland

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

North Queensland

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

The start of 2025 feels like a distant memory as the industry gears up for another busy year. With a strong pipeline of projects and demand across North Queensland, 2025 looks bright. The strong demand in housing sees unfortunately further pressure on our skills and trades, with the challenge in attracting young people into the industry.

HIA will again provide our 2025 Industry Outlook events across the region with HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt presenting HIA forecasts and economic updates for our region, State and Nationally. Don’t miss out book now to save your seat.

HIA is actively engaging with the new government and has already secured key wins. The Minister has extended NCC exemptions for lots with a 12.5m frontage by 18 months, following HIA’s advocacy. The QLD Productivity Commission’s findings over the next year will help shape future policies, influencing housing requirements and industry regulations.

Towards the end of 2024, HIA submitted a formal response to a Parliamentary Inquiry supporting the removal of stamp duty for first-home buyers which we have seen the government pass in legislation a welcome support for those wanting their first home. HIA continues to push for further action to improve housing affordability and supply, ensuring more Australians have access to suitable housing.

This year marks HIA’s 80th anniversary—a significant milestone in our commitment to advocacy, education, and industry support. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on the future. With a federal election approaching, HIA is shaping its position on key industry issues to ensure continued growth and quality housing for North Queenslanders.

Peter Fry
Peter Fry
Executive Director
North Queensland

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22 Mar
Positive steps in Budget, but broader reforms still essential

“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the commitment to new housing initiatives as part of the Federal Budget, including support for prefabricated construction and expansion of the Help to Buy scheme, while urging the Government to stay focused on deeper reforms to deliver lasting supply improvements, “ Managing Director HIA Jocelyn Martin said today.

21 Mar
Livable housing requirements in NSW discussion paper

HIA responded to the Discussion Paper on Livable Housing Requirements in NSW, released by Building Commission NSW as part of a review into whether the current NSW exemption to the NCC livable housing design standards remains appropriate.

20 Mar
Industry heads come together in Shortland (Hunter)

“With the 2025 federal election to be called shortly, HIA hosted a local housing roundtable in the seat of Shortland today to discuss challenges the residential construction sector is facing in what is shaping as the key issue leading into the election,” said Craig Jennion, HIA Executive Director Hunter.

20 Mar
Complying with dispute resolution order

Are you in a dispute with your client? If a dispute is referred to DBDRV and a Dispute Resolution Order is issued, failing to comply can have adverse consequences for builders. Understand what a possible Dispute Resolution Order can mean for your business. Read more.

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HIA Matters: The advocacy, the challenges, the opportunities

Episode 3

HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin talks to HIA Matters host Glenn Mintern about her work at HIA and the residential building industry at large.

HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin talks to HIA Matters host Glenn Mintern about her work at HIA and the residential building industry at large. 

Episode 2

Host Glenn Mintern is joined by HIA National President Debbie Johnson who shares her passion for the industry and the challenges and opportunities she faces in her advocacy work for the residential building industry.

Host Glenn Mintern is joined by HIA National President Debbie Johnson who shares her passion for the industry and the challenges and opportunities she faces in her advocacy work for the residential building industry.

Episode 1

HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt shares HIA's economic insights and forecasts for the Australian housing economy in 2024 and beyond. Find out how economic factors are creating trends and initiating new developments in various regions around the country.

HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt shares HIA's key economic insights and forecasts for the Australian housing industry in 2024 and beyond. In this in-depth interview hosted by Glenn Mintern, you'll gain a fast understanding of the latest developments and emerging trends in the residential building sector.

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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27 Mar
State of the Nation

Learn the latest residential construction trends at our State of the Nation. Make better business decisions after hearing key presenters from HIA’s Economics as well as guest speakers.

27 Mar
Building Women Luncheon

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

27 Mar
Builders Barefoot Bowls

Come enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable game of bowls. Catch up with industry friends or make new ones in an enjoyable environment.

28 Mar
Building Women Luncheon

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

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.

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Home of the Year

Winner: Koru Building Contractors

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Display Home

Winner: GJ Gardner Homes Cairns - Bluewater

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Project Home

Winner: Tropical Homes

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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.

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25 Mar
NCC 2022: Waterproofing Changes

Learn about the important updates and changes included in the NCC 2022 for internal and external waterproofing.

27 Mar
NCC 2022: 7 Star Energy Efficiency

Gain an understanding in relation to the substantial changes to the energy efficiency provisions contained within NCC 2022.

03 Apr
NCC 2022: Cladding, Glazing, Fire Safety and Masonry Amendments

This two-hour workshop provides an overview of NCC 2022: Cladding, Glazing, Fire Safety and Masonry Amendments.

16 Apr
NCC 2022: AS1684 Timber Framing Changes

Gain an overview and understanding of the changes to AS1684 Timber Framing Code.

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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