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The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the federal government to refer a new workplace relations bill to a parliamentary committee for scrutiny, raising concerns that significant industry reforms were introduced without prior consultation.

HIA: IR reforms risk undermining housing targets, burdening small builders - Build Australia The HIA has urged the federal government to refer a new workplace relations bill to a parliamentary committee for scrutiny.

Melbourne’s stubbornly high commercial vacancy rates may hold an unlikely answer to Australia’s housing shortage, if governments and property owners are willing to act.

Melbourne's vacant office buildings could aid housing crisis - Build Australia Melbourne's stubbornly high commercial vacancy rates may hold an unlikely answer to Australia's housing shortage.

The Victorian government has introduced a major property reform package to Parliament, launching reforms for apartment and townhouse owners, and renters.

Victoria introduces sweeping property reforms The Victorian government has introduced a major property reform package to Parliament, launching sweeping property reforms

The NSW government is championing faster, smarter housing delivery as modular terraces take shape at Landcom’s Schofields development in Sydney’s north-west, showcasing how innovative construction technology can help address the state’s housing crisis.

NSW pushes modular homes to tackle housing crisis - Build Australia The NSW government is championing faster, smarter housing delivery as modular terraces take shape at Landcom's Schofields development ...

The New South Wales government has launched the fifth round of its Low-Cost Loans Initiative, unlocking another $12 million to help regional communities accelerate housing delivery.

NSW launches $12M funding round for housing The New South Wales government has launched the fifth round of its Low-Cost Loans Initiative, unlocking another AU$12 million

The Western Australian state government has revealed a number of infrastructure projects in the 2026-2027 State Budget.

WA invests in infrastructure projects in 2026-2027 Budget The Western Australian state government has revealed a number of infrastructure projects in the 2026-2027 State Budget.

Australia’s construction industry is facing mounting concern over worker mental health as it prepares to deliver one of the largest housing pipelines in its history, with industry leaders warning that current pressures risk worsening already high su***de rates.

Construction sector pressure fuels growing mental health crisis - Build Australia Australia’s construction industry is facing mounting concern over worker mental health as it prepares to deliver one of the largest housing

The Western Australian state government is developing a pattern book of pre-approved home designs to slash red tape and accelerate residential construction across the state.

WA to develop pre-approved building designs The Western Australian state government is developing a pattern book of pre-approved home designs to slash red tape

The Western Australian state and the federal governments will invest more than $2 billion in a landmark agreement to supercharge the state’s housing supply.

WA and federal governments invest $2B to boost housing supply The Western Australian state and the federal governments will invest more than AU$2 billion to supercharge the state’s housing supply.

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025, which includes improvements for building standards focused on durability, safety, and Australia’s transition to net zero.

ABCB releases NCC 2025 with major updates for commercial lots The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025, which includes updates on safety.