Update on recent HIA advocacy activities
HIA has been advocating on policy and regulatory issues affecting housing supply, business confidence, and industry capacity. No specific details or outcomes are provided in the article.
What has HIA been doing to advocate for builders and tradies on policy issues?
Builders and related trades may be affected by policy changes, but no specific trade types or practical impacts are identified in this update.
Key takeaways
- HIA has been lobbying on policy and regulatory issues over recent weeks.
- The advocacy covers housing supply, business confidence, and industry capacity.
- No specific policy wins, outcomes, or details are disclosed in this update.
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