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It has been a busy November and December across the north. November started with welcoming Mark Pattemore into the role of Area Manager Cairns FNQ. Mark has been working with HIA in our Cairns office for the past 12 months as part of our Apprentice Mentoring area, and I know Mark is keen to catch up with our members across the FNQ region.
The North Queensland Regional Executive Committee held its final meeting for the year in mid-November with the QBCC Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, a special guest of the committee. It was great to hear his thoughts and views for working with the industry, and the direction of the QBCC following his appointment earlier in the year.
The first 2 weeks of December saw a quick trip to Cairns to meet with our Regional President and major members in discussions around the challenges ahead, then a productive trip to Canberra engaging with fellow HIA Regional Executive Directors and senior leadership from across the country sharing insights, knowledge, and policy items that support our members, our industry and our community.
It’s a great reminder of HIA’s unique strength, our national reach with a regional focus.
Our 2025 HIA North Queensland Housing Awards program has been run and won. We Congratulate Ash Moseley Homes who took home the prestigious, 2025 North Queensland Home of the Year for the stunning project Pine Ridge Retreat residence.
In demonstrating her exceptional work ethic, initiative, and dedication to her trade, Cairns’ apprentice Rhianna McDonald was named HIA North Queensland Apprentice of the Year. Also, John Munro Builder took home the HIA Townsville- Central Queensland Home of the Year. You can see a full list of the North Qld winners on the HIA website.
2025 has been a big year full of planning, events and advocacy and in 2026 we will continue to advocate around the ongoing challenges affecting housing supply & demand and skill shortages.
We have a comprehensive program of events and advocacy planned to support our members across North Queensland. Our HIA Economics team will commence the year’s activities with our HIA Industry Outlook sessions in March and April, providing members with valuable insights to assist with forecasting and planning.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank our partners for their ongoing support of our events, training, and information sessions. Their contribution enables us to continue delivering high quality services to our members.
Peter Fry
Executive Director
North Queensland
International situation and current market impacts update
HIA is aware that over the past week members have been receiving a range of advice from suppliers on cost increases to several building materials and other related construction equipment such as skips, plant and equipment hire.
Brisbane plan must not be derailed by NIMBY opposition
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has backed Brisbane City Council’s ‘More Homes, Sooner’ plan, warning that community opposition risks undermining much-needed housing supply and worsening affordability pressures across the city.
Dealing with cost increases under your contract
HIA is aware that industry is raising concerns about price increases to fuel and materials arising from the conflict in the Middle East. To assist members to account and respond to price increases we have prepared information on dealing with cost uncertainties and fluctuations under HIA contracts.
How to unpick Keating’s Legacy: a users guide
This opinion piece from HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia Financial Stability Review and discusses how the cumulative tightening of macroprudential settings has increasingly locked first home buyers out of the market.
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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
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Good Design Breakfast
Join the Good Design Breakfast to discover smarter ways to design and deliver quality housing on small and narrow lots.
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.
Industry Outlook Luncheon
Gain insights into 2026 building forecasts, economic trends and market outlooks at the Cairns Industry Outlook Luncheon. Join HIA experts at Rydges Esplanade Cairns to prepare your business for the year ahead.
North-West Lawn Bowls Day
Join HIA for a relaxed Barefoot Bowls event at the Penguin Bowls Club. Connect with industry peers, enjoy networking, and take part in a fun and casual industry gathering.
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: Ash Moseley Homes
Display Home
Winner: John Munro Builder
Project Home
Winner: Tailored Homes Cairns
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.
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
Beyond 7 Star Energy Efficiency in Victoria
Gain an understanding of Energy Efficiency requirements, including new standards and requirements coming in Victoria, in 2027.
Understanding HIA Building Contracts
This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The contract is explained in full, describing each schedule and clause.
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.
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