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HIA Federal Election Imperatives 2019
HIA recently launched the Federal Election Imperatives for the 2019 election. Make housing a priority Access to housing finance Reduce the tax on housing Preserve…
QUU Self-assessable Build Over Asset Applications
Queensland Urban Utilities has advised that self-assessable build over asset applications will no longer be accepted from 1 March 2019. From this date, when building…
HIA Gold Coast Northern Rivers Industry Outlook Breakfast Feb 2019
HIA is having an Industry Outlook Breakfast for 2019 at Bond University in Robina, QLD. HIA’s Senior Economist, Geordan Murray will present the latest economic…
Brisbane’s future blueprint (Planning and Building)
Brisbane’s future blueprint was recently released and contains 8 principles to guide growth. These will have major implications on the way in which Council will…
SafeTech Safety Recall Notice
SafeTech Hardware Australia Pty Ltd has issued a Safety Recall Notice for the lock striker component of key lockable gate latches. The products impacted are…
Small Lot Code Advice
Following industry questions, the Brisbane City Council has recently provided feedback regarding the interpretation of the Small Lot Code relating to the width of a…
PCG successfully appeals QBCC decision
The case involves an unjustified complaint made by the Sunshine Coast Council that Private Certifier Peter O’Brien issued a building permit for a child care…
HIA Environment Planning and Development Committee
PCG Director Ain Kuru has been appointed as HIA’s Chair for the Environment Planning and Development Committee. Ain brings a wealth of experience and knowledge…
The information required to be displayed on swimming pool CPR signs is changing
From 1 January 2017, signs must show information about how to conduct CPR in accordance with ANZCOR guideline 8. Guideline 8 is the latest national…
