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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

Latest news
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17 Sep
It’s time to move from planning to doing

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has tabled its submission calling on the Federal Government to act swiftly on the Productivity Commission’s Five Pillars reforms to lift productivity and unlock new housing supply.

16 Sep
Upgrading existing homes the best way to combat climate change

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has appeared today at the Senate Inquiry into Climate Risk Assessment to advocate that the Federal government should drive a national, coordinated plan to make Australia’s homes stronger and safer in the face of a changing climate.

16 Sep
Senate Inquiry into the Climate Risk Assessment

Opening statement by Simon Croft, Chief Executive Industry & Policy

16 Sep
Are you eligible for the small business safety rebate?

Eligible small businesses in NSW can apply to SafeWork NSW for a rebate of up to $1,000 on the purchase of safety items. This includes items to help control exposure to silica dust.

Spotlight

President's report

We deliver stories that make you feel part of a vibrant community of like-minded industry professionals, ...

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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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Awards & events

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17 Sep
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.

18 Sep
Industry Forum

Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.

19 Sep
HIA Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Housing Awards

Award evenings are enjoyable events, mixing great food and entertainment with recognition of the Award winners.

19 Sep
2025 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards

You are invited to the 2025 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards, presented by Tradelink!

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

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Home of the Year

Winner: Mazzei

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Project Home

Winner: G.J Gardner Homes Melbourne Inner North West

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Renovation / Addition Project

Winner: Fortem Projects

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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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18 Sep
Estimating and Quoting

Get the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margins and other costs for small residential and commercial construction projects.

23 Sep
Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How

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

24 Sep
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.

24 Sep
NCC 2022: Condensation Management

Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2022 changes to condensation mitigation.

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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