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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.

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28 Jul
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.

26 Jul
Get Ready - HBCF Is changing

icare has launched a new digital portal (the Portal) for managing all of your Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) obligations.

24 Jul
Funding Opportunities now available for Modern Methods of Construction

The NSW Government has recently established new programs designed to support the growth and adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in NSW.

Victorian Election 2026

HIA has six priorities to get more homes built for Victorians

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National Construction Code

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Awards & events

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.

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29 Jul
Wagga Wagga Industry Outlook Luncheon

Hear from HIA economists on housing market trends, economic forecasts and key insights to help inform your business decisions.

30 Jul
Cairns Women in Business Workshop

Build a high-performance mindset with proven strategies from elite sport and defence. Improve confidence, resilience, leadership and decision-making under pressure.

30 Jul
Virtual Trade Night

Hear the latest updates on Victoria’s building reforms, home warranty insurance and builder registration at HIA’s Virtual Trade Night.

31 Jul
Golf Day

Join the HIA Sunshine Coast Golf Day at Twin Waters Golf Club for a fun day of golf, networking and prizes while supporting the HIA Charitable Foundation and vital causes.

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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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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11 Aug
Masonry Compliance

Gain an understanding of masonry compliance requirements, including AS 4773 standards, construction details and common areas of non-compliance.

17 Aug
NCC 2025: Condensation Management

Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2025 changes to condensation mitigation.

18 Aug
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.

18 Aug
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

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Getting approval to build

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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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