News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
CAIRNS: Planning Scheme changes proposed
The Cairns branch wrote to Cairns Regional Council on the proposed CairnsPlan 2016 Major Amendment and Planning Scheme Policy Amendments.
UDIA NATIONAL: The year that was and onto 2021
COVID-19 has forced us all to change our habits, in ways large and small. Right across the industry, the way we interact on work sites, in sales centres and all parts of our businesses has shifted.
November CEO’s Diary
November meetings of our CEO.
UDIA gets Boundary Road re-examined
The recent Institute submission on the Boundary Road Extension Project has resulted in a careful examination of the project by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Diverse housing options needed in new planning scheme
The Institute recently made a submission to the Fraser Coast Regional Council on the Planning Scheme Review Project.
New scheme amendments in effect
Mackay Regional council recently adopted amendments to the planning scheme.
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.
BCC releases additional requirements
Brisbane City Council recently authorised a number of City Plan amendments.
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.
SEQ: Koala assessment case studies in the hot seat
The Institute recently met with representatives of the Department of Environmental and Science and the planning group. Following that meeting the Institute has drawn together a range of case studies of situations being experienced in development applications made relevant to...
SEQ: 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...
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.
Ipswich: Retaining Walls and Ripley the hot topics at new UDIA forum with council
Retaining walls and an ideal future for Ripley Valley were among the hot topics at the first meeting with Institute Branch President Sam Burgess, CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown, key Councillors and top council staff.