5 17 16 12 18 6 contents National President’s reportNational Treasurer’s reportHIA – working hard for members 2iii HIA – the voice of the industry HIA’s major events Housing Initiatives 4 2017 HIA–CSR Australian Economic Overview 5 Housing Awards 16 Economic Research 5 2017 HIA National Conference 17 Industry Issues 2017 HIA Australian – Building 6 GreenSmart Awards 18 – Planning and environment 6 – Workplace relations 7 HIA’s strong regional presence – Skills and training 8 Tasmania 20 – Health and safety 8 Western Australia 21 – Industry summit 9 South Australia 22 – Taxation reform 9 Northern Territory 23 North Queensland 24 HIA – help, information, advice Queensland 25 HIA Member Benefits 10 New South Wales 26 All About Trust 11 Hunter 27 HIA Manifesto 11 ACT & Southern NSW 28 HIA Economics Group 12 Victoria 29 HIA Safety 12 Home Inspirations 13 HIA’s committee structure 30 Kitchens & Bathrooms 13 Business Partner Network 14 HIA staff 31 HIA Apprentices 14 NT Skills Centre 15 Concise Financial Report for GreenSmart 15 year ended 31 December 2017 35 HIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017 1|