News

We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.

Koala

SEQ: Balancing housing and koalas

The Institute recently held a workshop with Department of Environment and Science and the Planning Group of Queensland Treasury regarding assessment of development under the new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy and revised koala regulations.
Road

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.
Body Corporate

Improved body corporate regulations

The Institute's efforts to work with the government on the review of the Body and Community Management regulations has been fruitful.
Churches of Christ Housing Services

When houses become homes, homes become communities

Ahead of the completion of Churches of Christ Housing Service’s latest development at Bongaree on Bribie Island, we spoke with Bribie Island Housing Chaplain Luke Finlay to find out more about how chaplains walk the housing journey with residents.

BIFOLA hits now: check new requirements

October 1 is the date some new requirements arising from the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA Act) come into play.

State Government Infrastructure charges cap and SARA fee increases

The Infrastructure Charges cap is up by 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees are up by 1.8%. In light of the challenging economic conditions, the decision to increase state fees during a global pandemic and...

Street design manual: walkable neighbourhoods

Aligning with the Queensland Government’s introduction of the Healthy and active communities mandatory provisions, the Street Design Manual: Walkable Neighbourhoods is live and available for members to support planning for and delivering walkable neighbourhoods.
Property Valuation

Valuation problem progressing to a fix

The Institute has obtained the support of the Australian Property Institute (API) for valuations to better match the sale price of new property.