News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
Urgent consultation on design details
Mackay Regional council recently released new planning scheme amendments for consultation.
Institute moves into top gear immediately following State Election
With the State election out of the way, the Institute has moved quickly to ensure the returned Palaszczuk Government is clear on what it will take the keep the industry firing post COVID-19 and right throughout the new four year...
Homebuilder: UDIA Queensland still pushing for timing extensions while national office calls for another round
The HomeBuilder grant has generated a very substantial increase in activity in housing estates across Queensland.
Institute quick to raise offsets with new Environment Minister
The Institute recently congratulated Meaghan Scanlon MP as the new Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs.
Full cost recovery under discussion with DTMR
The Institute recently met with representatives of the Department of Main Roads and Transport to discuss issues currently experienced by the industry.
Institute collaborates with Independent Assessor to resolve rules confusion
In the face of local governments across Queensland demonstrating growing confusion over new rules managing interactions between Councillors and developers, the Institute has stepped in to work with the Office of the Independent Assessor to help clear things up.
5 minutes with… Michael Nitschke, MaxCap Group Investment Director, QLD
We spent 5 minutes with Michael Nitschke from MaxCap to hear about his journey in Queensland's property industry.
Imminent wage theft laws introduce criminal law penalties
Following several high profile cases in recent years, the topic of wage theft laws and the associated introduction of criminal law penalties continue to feature in the Federal Government’s IR reform working group discussion process.
NSW to end stamp duty
The Institute is watching closely the stamp duty/land tax reform proposals in NSW following our own call for reform to land taxes in our recent submission to the Queensland Government ahead of the upcoming State budget.
Budget before Christmas
Immediately after the election the Institute made five key recommendations for consideration in development of the State’s upcoming budget, due before year end.
Creating and supporting communities
For many people, 2020 was the first time normal lifestyles had been severely restricted. In the midst of this adversity, it became apparent how important the property industry is in fostering strong communities.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
October CEO’s Diary
October meetings of our CEO.
Industrial land supply report released
Mackay Regional Council has finalised and published an Industrial Land Supply Report for the Mackay region measuring the current supply for industrial land and forecasting demand.
Financing delays being experienced
The policy team has been receiving member feedback on HomeBuilder that brokers and financiers are delaying the progress of finances on the basis of land needing to be registered before valuations are carried out, or as part of the loan...
Main Roads results a priority
Assisting projects to get timely and balanced approvals from the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a priority for the Institute.