News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
HomeBuilder grant’s limits questioned
The Institute was inundated with questions and concerns regarding the Australian Government HomeBuilder grant announced on 4 June 2020.
June CEO’s Diary
June meetings of our CEO.
Institute raises access to adequate land supply at council briefing
The Institute’s Moreton Bay Branch President, Keith Cairns was invited to council’s briefing on its Regional Economic Development Strategy. The strategy will set council’s direction for the next few years.
Institute seeks Springfield certainty at Parliament
The Institute made a submission to the State Development, Tourism, Innovation and Manufacturing Committee of the Queensland Parliament regarding the Springfield amendments included in the Forest Wind Development Farm Bill 2020.
1,400 new residents called Ipswich home in 2020’s first quarter
The Ipswich region continues to see enormous growth with a number of suburbs welcoming many new residents.
Toowoomba Regional Council implements e-lodgement for plan sealing
Survey Plans for Endorsement can now be submitted via council’s Online Customer Service Portal.
Easement entanglement
Improving the efficiency of putting in place easements for infrastructure was the focus of a submission to the Sunshine Coast Council.
Branch continues advocacy on setbacks and carparking
The Institute’s Gold Coast Logan branch has written to the City of Gold Coast during its third round of consultation reiterating items raised in our previous submissions.
Mackay Regional Council set to investigate industrial land supply
Institute advocacy on the importance of industry land in the region has been recognised with the Mackay Regional Council commissioning the preparation of an independent report on industrial land supply in the Mackay region.
Lodgement requirements modified for Partial Release Application
As the result of a recent review, council has updated the subdivision plan Partial Release Application Guidelines in an effort to simplify these lodgements types.
Institute pushes need for action
The Institute’s Townsville Branch President, Duane Gibson alongside other industry representatives recently met with council to recommend measures that respond to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Isaac Regional Council continues work on new Planning Scheme
Isaac Regional Council is undertaking further consultation on its new planning scheme. Council has also commenced consultation on its draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
Ring road consultation: Have your say
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is undertaking public consultation for the Rockhampton Ring Road Project and the Bruce Highway—Rockhampton Intersections Upgrade.
Fraser Coast’s future looking bright
A recent forum crystalised the future of the region and how Fraser Coast is likely to grow.
Industry presentation to council highlights action is needed
The Institute’s Cairns Branch President, Ranjit Singh alongside other industry bodies recently presented to council on measures to respond to the economic impacts from COVID-19.