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Following our Annual Meeting of Members, we congratulate incoming HIA North Queensland President, Harald Weber and Vice President Ryan Bird, whose leadership over the coming 2 years will be invaluable in supporting our members and advocating for the industry. Read more
We would also like to thank outgoing President, Kent Hams, for his leadership and passion for the building industry over the past 2 years, bettering the position of the Association and strongly promoting the needs of the housing industry both regionally and nationally.
HIA has launched its Federal Election priorities under the banner of “Let’s Build.” As the peak industry association representing those that can make the dream of home ownership a reality. We are asking all political parties to be outraged over the status quo and be bold, be courageous, and prioritise initiatives which directly improve housing supply in regional Queensland. For more information on HIA’s approach to this Federal Election.
We have seen many regions across the north and central inland Queensland impacted by flooding following the severe weather event causing days of rain. This has further challenged the industry with delays due to accessing of sites and material delays along with rectification work that is further drawing on available trades. If you are experiencing challenges, please reach out to our team and see how we can assist you and your business accessing our HIA services to support you.
Queensland’s Housing and Public Works Minister Sam O’Connor recently made announcements aimed at cutting red tape and reducing unnecessary costs for builders and contractors. Most significantly, he announced the further rollout of Project Trust Accounts due this year to capture projects down to 1 million dollars will be paused, something HIA lobbied for in its Election Manifesto. The Annual financial reporting requirements for SC1 and SC2 contractors have also been removed.
The Minister also committed to introducing a Queensland Housing Code, something we have been personally lobbying in favour of for 12 years. You can read more about the announcement here.
Peter Fry
Executive Director
North Queensland
Detached house approvals picking up
“There were 9,490 detached homes approved in the month of April 2025, up by 3.3 per cent compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Senior Economist Maurice Tapang.
State Budget is a missed opportunity to stimulate housing
The Treasurer has handed down the 2025/26 Tasmanian Budget. The Budget focuses on alleviating cost of living pressures, health, education and infrastructure, while mapping out a path to a fiscal balance surplus in 2032/2033.
HIA supports bipartisan approach to planning reform NSW
“The NSW planning system has failed to deliver the number of homes we desperately need and we fully support removing the politics from housing, to address this growing crisis,” said Brad Armitage, HIA Executive Director NSW.
Opposition pledge to remove stamp duty for first home buyers welcomed (Vic)
The Victorian Opposition’s announcement that it would remove stamp duty for first-home buyers spending up to $1 million on a new or existing home if elected at next year’s state election, is a positive step towards improving home affordability,” says Steven Wojtkiw, HIA Victoria Deputy Executive Director.
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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.
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Industry Outlook Breakfast
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2024 Award winners
Home of the Year
Winner: Koru Building Contractors
Display Home
Winner: GJ Gardner Homes Cairns - Bluewater
Project Home
Winner: Tropical Homes
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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.
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
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.
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.
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