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With housing prioritised as a key issue in the Federal Election, both parties provided a raft of announcements to boost housing supply. Housing reform will remain a central focus as the nation continues to be challenged with land and housing supply and skilled labour shortages.
HIA’s Let’s Build Australia campaign addressed strategies needed to turn around the significant shortage of housing across North Queensland.
- Removing the barriers to housing supply.
- Establishing financial systems that encourage homeownership; and
- Addressing skills shortages.
The incoming government needs waste no time implementing their election promises relating to the delivery of housing across our region. Whilst the policies are a good start in addressing the industry’s concerns, much more work and broader reforms are needed. HIA will continue to work with all levels of government to support the supply of much needed land and housing.
Strong interest has been shown for Round 1 of the Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund, which closed on 23 May. The funding ($500m) is available to local government, developers, and landowners with a Development Approval for a residential development necessitating the construction of trunk and essential infrastructure. Projects need to commence within 12 months of a funding agreement. For more information visit Residential Activation Fund.
Effective from 1 May, the Queensland Governments new laws kick-in to abolish stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers.
Peter Fry
Executive Director
North Queensland
NSW Heritage Strategy Submission: Aligning Heritage and Housing for Sustainable Growth
HIA supports the NSW Government’s draft Heritage Strategy, advocating for better alignment between heritage and planning systems to support new housing development and sustainable growth across the state.
Delivering more with One House One Approval
Home ownership is the bricks and mortar that has helped Australia build a stable and vibrant society, but the opportunity to own a home in Australia is a challenge.
A boost to skills is a boost to productivity
“Construction skilled tradespeople remain in high demand, with the shortage remaining more acute than anytime pre-pandemic,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
NSW Housing Pattern Book – A potential game changer for industry
“The NSW Housing Pattern Book could revolutionise the way we look at planning in NSW,” said Brad Armitage, HIA Executive Director NSW.
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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.
Awards & events
Business of Building Workshop
Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.
Industry Trade Night
Keep up-to-date on the latest industry news, products, changes to legislation and other important updates.
Industry Trade Night
Keep up-to-date on the latest industry news, products, changes to legislation and other important updates.
Charity Golf Day
There’s more to a round of golf at a HIA Golf Day than just a relaxing hit of the ball. Catch up with industry friends or make new ones in an enjoyable environment.
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.
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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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.
NCC 2022: Volume One Changes
Gain an overview and understanding of the changes made to NCC 2022: Volume one.
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.
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.
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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Building it right
HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.
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.
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.
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.