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When times are tough it can be easy to lose sight some of the longer term prospects for your business. It is important to remember the excellent homes, and happy clients, that are the direct result of your hard work. One of the best ways to promote your business, celebrate the great work you’ve done and recognise the contributions of your team is to participate in the HIA Awards. Entries have now opened and we encourage all our members to participate.
This year has started with a few home building company insolvencies. Unfortunately there will be more as the year progresses, and as happened last year, there is a lot of speculation about builder solvency. It is worth remembering that last year most of the speculation turned out to be wrong and this year should be no different. Regrettably much of this speculation can be found on social media, and as many members know from personal experience with “customer” and similar reviews, this is not always reliable or honest information. While there are definitely many home building businesses having a difficult time, only some of these are considering or heading into insolvency. Most of our members will work through the current challenges and continue to trade successfully.
Members are also reminded that laws are expected to soon be introduced to make it an offence to accept a deposit for a home building contract without first getting a domestic building insurance policy for that job. However, it is already a requirement that this insurance be obtained before a deposit is paid. The offence will complement that existing requirement and also complements the VBA’s existing power to impose license sanctions. A recent insolvency has highlighted that a minority of builders are still accepting deposits without first getting the domestic building insurance policy. It is expected that there will be further enforcement action by the VBA and other regulators in coming weeks.
Finally, late last year we advised members that the Victorian government was reviewing the Domestic Building Contracts Act. HIA is preparing a submission and has a number of points to make based on member experiences and feedback over many years. HIA has already received many comments and suggestions from members about the appropriate response to the Domestic Building Contracts Act review and we welcome more feedback.
Keith Ryan
Executive Director
Victoria
New building laws worse than expected (Vic)
HIA released a member alert on Tuesday to inform members that the Victorian government had introduced a Bill into Parliament to establish new consumer protection measures.
Housing approvals rise at the start of 2025
“Approvals for new homes in Australia increased in January 2025, a month before the cash rate was cut,” stated HIA Economist, Maurice Tapang.
How to have it all
We recognised International Women’s Day on 8 March and we celebrate women like JWH Group’s General Manager & Company Secretary, Alicia Kelly, who navigate the balance of work, family, and personal growth. Alicia believes that while women can strive to “have it all,” it’s about prioritising what matters most at any given time. Her journey shows that success is about being kind to yourself and defining it on your own terms.
Review of the Fair Work Act Small Business Employer Definition
HIA refers to the December 2024 Review of the Fair Work Act Small Business Employer Definition - Consultation Paper released by the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of the review of the Fair Work Act 2009 definition of 'small business employer'.
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Action plan for Victorians
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2025 HIA SA Golf Day
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2025 HIA Wagga Annual Golf Day
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HIA NSW State of the Nation
Learn the latest residential construction trends at our State of the Nation. Make better business decisions after hearing key presenters from HIA’s Economics as well as guest speakers.
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.
Previous winners
Home of the Year
Winner: Mazzei
Project Home
Winner: G.J Gardner Homes Melbourne Inner North West
Renovation / Addition Project
Winner: Fortem Projects
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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.
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.
NCC 2022: Livable Housing
NCC 2022 includes requirements for all houses and apartments to meet new livable housing design requirements. Find out more about these important changes and how they may affect you.
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.
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
This diploma course is designed for building and construction professionals who wish to gain valuable skills in managing medium rise construction projects.
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