Industry News
Housing Industry Welcomes Review of Building Costs
The voice of the residential building industry, the Housing Industry Association (HIA), has welcomed the announcement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) that it will convene an inquiry into the cost of construction.
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Trades Report Confirms Widespread Housing Weakness
The latest HIA Trades Report, released today for the June 2012 quarter, confirms persistent and widespread home building weakness, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential construction industry.
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Low Inflation Leaves Room for Rate Cut
The consumer price index for the June 2012 quarter shows underlying inflation has dropped below the RBA’s inflation-target range, and gives ample room for an interest rate cut next week, says the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
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Housing a Smart Investment for Government
Details of a new report presented at Parliament House in Canberra today by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) confirms the importance of residential building to the Australian economy, and the economic value of adequate housing to improving employment and social participation.
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Labour oversupply shows home building industry 'weak'
Australia was in a good position to avoid the global financial crisis and should continue to use its "lucky" position to ...
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Australia's "lucky" position shields against shocks: RBA
One of the world's biggest energy companies says Australia's skills shortage is worrying and the government needs to do ...
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Govt pledges to help save housing sector from doldrums
The federal government has promised to work with the housing industry to overcome its current challenges to ensure a ...
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