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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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28 Jan
2026 HIA WA Building Women Mentoring Program

The HIA WA Building Women Mentoring Program is growing from strength to strength. As our cohort of mentors and mentees expand, the results are permeating through the industry with visible impact, creating an engaged network of Building Women, increasing levels of growth and confidence within the industry, and growing a framework of supporting employers and motivated employees.

27 Jan
Managing safety in extreme heat

Much of Australia is experiencing high temperatures or heatwave conditions this week and it is important to be vigilant in managing the risks of working in extreme heat.

27 Jan
Stop taxing housing harder if you want more homes built, HIA warns

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Australian Government to rule out any changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax in this year’s tax review, warning that further tax instability will choke off new home building and deepen Australia’s housing shortage.

23 Jan
Compulsory CPD coming this year dont be caught out

Did you realise that compulsory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training is expected to be mandated in 2026?

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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10 Feb
2026 HIA Awards Information Session

Put your projects in the spotlight at the 2026 HIA SA Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

17 Feb
Preparing your 2026 HIA Awards entry: briefing webinar

Turn the work you’re proud of into a strong 2026 HIA Awards submission with help from our free, practical webinar.

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
2026 HIA Wagga Information Night

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

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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29 Jan
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

16 Feb
Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage

Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.

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.

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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