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Welcome to HIA

You're now a part of Australia's premier residential building community

Welcome to HIA

You're now a part of Australia's premier residential building community

Thanks for choosing HIA. By joining Australia's largest national association for the housing industry, you now have access to a huge range of industry products and business services designed to help you manage, operate and grow your business. 

You're in good company. With more than 80% of new Australian homes built by our members, you're now connected with the industry's best. Your support network also just got larger. We have representatives stationed in every region across Australia, here to help you solve your problems and take your business to the next level. We look forward to working with you. 

What you get with HIA

Expert advice and free industry resources

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Discounted contracts, Standards & guides

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Exclusive members-only events & webinars

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Contracts Online - The industry’s go-to digital platform

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Resources, advice & articles

We're here to help you stay aware and compliant, manage expectations and resolve disputes. Access hundreds of expert-led articles on building codes, Australian Standards, materials and products, managing your business, safety and more. As a HIA member, these premium paid articles are all 100% free.

Latest industry news

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Warranty Legal Contracts
Personal liability for residential building work
The recent court decision in Jolley v Construction Occupations Registrar [2025] ACTSC 55 confirmed that a builder overseeing a project can be personally responsible for fixing defects, even if the actual work was done by contracto...
Apr 25
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Installation Australian Standards
Joints in floor and wall tiles - Planning for movement
What is the required spacing of movement joints in floor and wall tiles? AS 3958 : 2023 Installation of ceramic and stone tiles, Section 5 clause 5.4.7 has specific provisions.
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Compliance Disputes Legal Regulations
What you need to know about Victoria’s proposed new building laws
The Victorian Government introduced the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025 in March. This was the culmination of several reform announcements. It signals a seismic shift in the way domestic building work i...
Apr 25
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Legal Warranty Defects Disputes Payment
Statutory warranties applying to domestic building work
When carrying out domestic building work in Queensland there are certain promises – known as statutory warranties (‘warranties’) - that building contractors make in relation to the building work.
Mar 25
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Building developments Budget Development Approval (DA) Regulations Tax
Taxation's major impact on housing
HIA engaged the Centre for International Economics (the CIE) to undertake a review of taxes, fees and charges on new housing and apartments. The findings of the 2025 report provide some sobering reading on the impact government ta...
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Accounting Contractors Legal
When do I need a Project Trust Account?
A project trust account (‘PTA’) is a trust account where money is paid and held in trust for subcontractors and head contractors until payments are due during a building project.
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Accounting Contractors Legal
What is a Project Trust Account?
A project trust account is a trust account where money is paid and held in trust for subcontractors and head contractors until payments are due during a building project.
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Certification CPD Licence
Continuing Professional Development in Tasmania
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a compulsory program in Tasmania that mandates certain building services providers and construction industry practitioners to complete ongoing, industry-relevant training and education ...
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Connect your team

Great news! Your HIA membership extends to your team and family members. They can also take advantage of many benefits you have available to you. These include our partner offers, access to our free library of premium articles and lots more.

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We are so pleased to have you join us.

HIA is committed to understanding the specific issues that affect your region. I am pleased to connect with you on behalf of HIA.

I am not only here to assist and support you on a day-to-day basis, I am also your contact if you have any issues you want taken to a higher level. New regulations affecting you in a negative way? Let us speak for you at all levels of government and do what we can to shift things in your favour.  

Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can assist in any way. Being there for you, our members, is core to our mission at HIA.

Jocelyn Martin

Managing Director
I have been really impressed by how HIA touches base on a regular basis. I look forward to hearing from them and how they can help grow my business.
David Castle - Learning Partners