The hire and rental industry is a growing market, valued at approximately four billion dollars annually.

Represented by key industry body for the hire and rental industry in Australia, the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA), hire encompasses a broad array of industries including: construction, mining, arborist and horticultural/landscaping, excavating and earthmoving, road construction, materials handling and working at heights and the home handyman and DIY segments as well as the events industry in Australia.

• The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) represents the entire rental industry in Australia at both national and state levels.
• HRIA members all work to a self-regulated industry ‘Code of Ethics’, which focuses on safety, reliability and quality of equipment and support. This code is continually updated, keeping members abreast of current safety requirements and regulations.
• The HRIA and its members are at the forefront of educating and informing the public about the safe and correct use of equipment.
• Regulatory requirements identified by the Occupational Health & Safety Act and overseen by Workcover Inspectors in the field are stringently adhered to by HRIA members companies. This ensures the highest standard of safety for both employees and hirers of equipment.
• The HRIA supports its members by ensuring the latest safety information is available and every member has the tools to meet national and state OH&S legislative requirements.
• Building its national identity, the HRIA holds an annual industry wide National Convention, which showcases new equipment, training opportunities and broad industry applicable instruction via seminars and guest speakers.
• The HRIA has also established nationally accredited industry traineeship courses in recent years; Certificate II and Certificate III in Hire and Rental Operations. The programs provide training for a diverse career in the hire and rental industry as well as opportunity for specialisation.