March 2020 - Get Building

Joint Statement from the Australian Industry Group and the Australian Workers’ Union

The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and Ai Group are joining forces to urge that every effort is made to ensure Australian manufacturing businesses remain safe and can continue to supply the needs of Australian households, businesses, community organisations and health providers.

Mar 31, 2020

Residential property prices rise 3.9 per cent

Price rises in Sydney and Melbourne drove a 3.9 per cent rise in residential property prices in the December quarter 2019, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Mar 31, 2020

Governments must not shut down civil

The AWU and Master Builders Australia are jointly calling on governments to ensure the building and construction industry continues to operate, because without it the economic knock-on effects would be devastating on a scale that would dwarf what we have seen to date.

Mar 30, 2020

News

Home building industry backs PM in war against Covid-19

HIA is fully supportive of the Government’s rescue package for small business and is confident it will be passed through parliament without delay.

Mar 24, 2020

Planning support for bushfire affected Victorians welcome

“Further support for Victorian’s rebuilding their homes after the bushfires will be a very welcome step for home owners and their builders,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.

Mar 19, 2020

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Population growth continues to slow

“The Australian population continued to slow in the September 2019 quarter, driven by a reduction in overseas migration,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Mar 19, 2020

Builders back well targeted stimulus

The Government’s $17.6 billion stimulus package should bolster economic resilience in the face of the current challenge.

Mar 19, 2020

Dealing with prohibited asbestos

The model WHS Act has been amended to ensure WHS regulators have appropriate powers to deal with prohibited asbestos when it is found in a workplace.

Mar 19, 2020

Stimulus package welcome but challenges still ahead

The Federal Government’s economic stimulus package will provide welcome support for Australian businesses and households, but there are still significant challenges ahead as governments manage the public health response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 12, 2020

Stimulus measures will support home building

“HIA welcomes the Australian Government stimulus package, particularly the support provided for apprentices,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Mar 12, 2020

Housing market conditions strength in January 2020

“Improvements in the overall housing market are filtering through to new home building conditions,” commented HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Mar 11, 2020

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Industry stability a key to riding economic waves

“As the Australian government looks to respond to the current global financial uncertainty and identify appropriate policies and stimulus measures to enact, the residential building industry should be one of the most supported,” said HIA Chief Executive Industry Policy, Kristin Brookfield.

Mar 11, 2020