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Across North Queensland, HIA members continue to deliver homes, support local jobs and keep our industry moving. The issues members continue to raise most often are skills, land supply, approvals, business costs and practical support for business.
A number of regulatory, taxation and workplace changes came into effect from 1 July, adding further complexity and pressure for our members HIA has prepared a summary.
The Queensland 2026–27 State Budget provided some stability for business, with no new taxes or increases to existing taxes. For members, the focus remains on improving housing supply, speeding up approvals, unlocking more development-ready land and maintaining a steady consistency of work across the region. You can read the HIA budget summary.
HIA’s advocacy has also helped secure an important outcome for Queensland’s home building sector, with the Queensland Government deciding not to support proposed changes to workplace exposure limits for nine chemicals, including silica, at this time.
All regions across the north continue to report a strong pipeline of work. This is encouraging, but it also adds pressure around workforce capacity, materials, approvals, productivity and project delivery. Housing demand across North Queensland remains solid, with building approvals showing a 26 per cent increase in dwellings for the 12 months to May compared to the same period last year.
Skills and labour shortages remain among the biggest issues raised by members. HIA continues to advocate for practical measures that support apprenticeships and traineeships, help businesses retain skilled workers and improve access to labour where it is needed most.
Targeted skilled migration may also play a role in helping regional Queensland meet demand, but the process can be difficult for businesses to navigate. HIA has raised with the State Government the opportunity to provide financial assistance to businesses bringing skilled overseas workers into regional Queensland.
What is the number one pinch point in your business right now? Please let us know by emailing NQ_Enquiry@hia.com.au.
Peter Fry
Executive Director
North Queensland
Industry Pulse survey– 2026/27 Federal Budget
This year’s Federal Budget has seen some of the biggest changes to the Australian taxation system with regard to property investors and construction in decades.
Productivity Commission endorses key HIA housing supply reforms
The Productivity Commission (PC) has released its Interim Report into Housing Supply Regulation, providing strong independent support for reforms to improve housing supply, affordability and construction productivity across Australia.
Statutory Review of Industrial Manslaughter Offence
HIA provided feedback in response to the statutory review of the industrial manslaughter provisions that were introduced to the Work Health and Safety Act (2011) (WHS Act) in 2024.
QLD Building & Construction Code – Counsel Assisting's further submissions and draft implementation guidelines
HIA has provided a further response in relation to the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry and the proposed draft Qld Building Code of Practice and introduction of an Independent Regulator.
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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.
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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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CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
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