Brisbane
As Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane is home to a large and well-established development industry, employing 9% of the city’s workforce.
It is the city’s fifth largest employer, accounting for 59,000
direct jobs and supporting a further 72,000 jobs indirectly.
The Brisbane branch actively works with all levels of government to ensure the industry continues to support the local economy.
News
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UDIA Housing Index
UDIA Queensland is excited to announce the launch of the UDIA Housing Index—a national research initiative providing a comprehensive health check on the new build housing market across Australia.![](https://www.udiaqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_341776315-600x450.jpeg)
NATIONAL: Skilled migration essential to deliver housing needs of our growing population
UDIA National outlines key strategies to attract the labour capacity needed to house our growing population, and balance new housing supply with the immigration influx, as well as ramping up our education and training to address the skills shortage.![](https://www.udiaqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/brisbane-local-marketing-mrKQA2vDBAk-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
NATIONAL: UDIA End of Year Update
UDIA National President, Col Dutton, has taken the opportunity to reflect on policy and advocacy nationally and on some of the major advocacy outcomes UDIA has achieved for members in 2023.![](https://www.udiaqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8cmp8vj0bia-joao-silas-600x450.jpg)
NATIONAL: UDIA Announces HAFF Investment Mandate Finalised
UDIA National Media Release Friday 8 December 2023, announces HAFF Investment Mandate Finalised![](https://www.udiaqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Col-Dutton_LinkedIn-600x450.jpg)
NATIONAL: UDIA Announces Col Dutton as National President
Yesterday at the AGM of the National Board of the Urban Development Institute of Australia Col Dutton was appointed UDIA National President.![](https://www.udiaqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CEO-Update-Video-Assets-Web-600x450.png)
A message from our CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.Local Events
2024 Developers Conference
This event is an opportunity for property development professionals to hear about topical industry issues as well as expose yourself to new insights.
Event detailsSpeakers
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Eliza Owen
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Simon Kuestenmacher
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David Grant
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Suzee Brain
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Gillon McLachlan
Vision for Brisbane: An Update from Council and Urban Utilities
Join us on 29 August for an exclusive update on Brisbane City Council’s planning and development priorities.
Event detailsSpeakers
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Cr Adam Allan
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Annabelle Matthews
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Martin Reason
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Robert Fearon