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Victoria

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

Victoria

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

Keith Ryan
Keith Ryan
Executive Director
Victoria

Annual Regional Meeting of Members Victoria region

Notice is hereby given that the annual regional meeting of members of the Victoria region of Housing Industry Association Limited will be held on 

Date : Monday 16 February 2026

Location : Level 1, 8 Gwynne Street, Cremorne, Victoria, 3121

Time : 5pm

The business of the meeting shall be to :

  1. Receive the Regional President’s Report. 
  2. Transact any other business of which notice in writing has been given to the Regional Director at least 21 days prior to the meeting. 
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18 Feb
Regulatory Impact Statement: Buyer Protections Regulations 2025

HIA provided feedback on the Regulatory Impact Statement on the Buyer Protection Regulations 2025 and the draft Building (Statutory Insurance Scheme) Regulations 2025, Building Amendment (Rectification Orders) Regulations 2025, and Building (Developer Bonds) Regulations 2025.

18 Feb
Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates

HIA provided a response to the Discussion Paper on Inspection Policies for Proposed Practice Direction Updates.

18 Feb
HIA welcomes new approach on Launceston Council staff hours

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) today welcomed the City of Launceston’s decision to take its proposal to reduce ordinary working hours to 30.4 hours per week off the table at this time, recognising the importance of maintaining council capacity to support local business, housing delivery, and the broader community.

18 Feb
Planning Scorecard reveals standout reformers amid housing target shortfall

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has today released its 2026 Planning Blueprint Scorecard, revealing a growing divide between states embracing bold reforms and those stuck in a ‘business-as-usual’ approach.

Spotlight

President's report

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Victorian Housing Reform Priorities

HIA has six priorities to get more homes built for Victorians

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Member stories

Hear from our members, in their words, about their day to day challenges and highlights in work and life.

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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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20 Feb
HIA Building Women Lunch

Join HIA’s Building Women events - an empowering industry gathering for leaders, builders, and change-makers who believe in strength through diversity and collaboration across the building and construction community.

20 Feb
Wagga Slab Design & Construction Roundtable

Less guesswork, fewer defects, better slabs - hear from local experts as they break down best-practice slab design and construction for reactive soils.

24 Feb
HIA Building Women Thrive Series

Join HIA’s Building Women events - an empowering industry gathering for leaders, builders, and change-makers who believe in strength through diversity and collaboration across the building and construction community.

27 Feb
HIA-Australian Gas Networks 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.

2025 Award winners

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Home of the Year

Winner: Grollo Homes

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Apartment Complex

Winner: Pace Development Group

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Display Home

Winner: Pearl Homes - La Belle

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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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19 Feb
Asbestos Awareness

Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent exposure of workers and others.

23 Feb
GreenSmart® Professional

GreenSmart® Professional training provides you with environmental awareness and skills for more sustainable residential design and construction.

24 Feb
Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How

Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.

25 Feb
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

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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