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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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01 Apr
Tax changes will cripple housing supply and punish renters

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would worsen Australia’s rental crisis by reducing the supply of housing and putting upward pressure on weekly rents, Housing Industry Association (HIA) Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said today.

01 Apr
Update on the impacts of the current fuel supply issues

The ongoing situation around fuel supply and pricing is continuing to evolve rapidly. These issues are impacting project timelines and the cost of materials through price increases and fuel or transport surcharges from suppliers. I acknowledge the difficulties this uncertainty creates for businesses across our industry.

31 Mar
Wage rise risks breaking housing industry's back

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged its initial submission to the Fair Work Commission's 2026 Annual Wage Review (AWR), calling for a 3.5 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage - and warning that any higher determination risks crushing the small builders Australia is counting on to solve the housing crisis.

30 Mar
Important update on current market impacts

Events in the Middle East are currently having a significant impact on the building industry. Members have reported price increases to HIA across a wide range of building projects and industry services.

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

Keep up to date with the NCC's evolving changes in your state. Visit our hub for the latest resources, adoption dates, key regulatory updates and how HIA is pushing for change at a government level.

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08 Apr
Licencing of Construction Trades in the ACT – Webinar

Join our webinar on ACT trade licensing reforms to learn about proposed new licences, requirements and impacts, and share your feedback with government experts.

17 Apr
2026 HIA National Conference

HIA National Conference is a peak annual event for residential building. It’s a golden opportunity to network with the industry, learn what’s next for housing and gain new business-building skills. The Conference concludes with a gala evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of those nominated for the prestigious HIA Australian Housing Awards partnered by CSR.

22 Apr
Industry Outlook Breakfast

Join us for a morning dedicated to understanding the economic landscape of the residential building sector in 2026.

23 Apr
Industry Outlook Luncheon

Hear the latest economic forecasts and trends to help you make better business decisions, featuring key presenters from HIA’s Economics Team 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.

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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20 Apr
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.

20 Apr
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

20 Apr
Low-rise Site Supervisor in Queensland

This is the short course you must complete if you are based in Queensland and want to apply for a low-rise site supervisor license with QBCC.

20 Apr
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.

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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