News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
Redeploying teams during COVID-19
UDIA member Capstone Recruitment has prepared an industry redeployment guide that is accessible for all industry colleagues.
COVID-19 highlights the need for regulatory reform
The Institute is focused on protecting industry jobs for members and enabling the industry to get on with projects and has is sought a range of regulatory reforms during this COVID-19 situation.
Residential park rent review timing protected during COVID-19
The Institute has sought fair emergency regulations for the residential (manufactured homes) parks.
Infrastructure Charges payment deferral update: your thoughts
Councils across Queensland have been reviewing their infrastructure charging arrangements as an opportunity to stimulate development during COVID-19.
More FIRB reforms proposed
Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) reforms are proposed to commence on 1 January 2021.
Better dispute resolution for Seniors Living
Seniors living disputes could be better resolved by improved mediation arrangements and information, resourcing for the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and input by appropriately experienced legal practitioners.
State extends COVID-19 legislative changes
The Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning has extended the event period for the COVID-19 applicable event to 31 October 2020.
Local market intelligence released
The latest edition of Market Report is available for all branches.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Report confirms land supply concerns
A recent industry land supply assessment identifies less land for urban development in the Gold Coast LGA than noted in council and state land supply assessments. The assessment flags a significant shortfall of approximately 10,000 dwellings from the dwelling supply...
Gold Coast’s largest road project begins
Works have started on the $1 billion Pacific Motorway upgrade from Varsity Lakes to Tugun, the Gold Coast’s largest road project.
Gold Coast pre-lodgement feedback
The Gold Coast Logan Branch has provided feedback to City of Gold Coast on their pre-lodgement services.
May CEO’s diary
Read about what happened in April and May.
Check your site: Changes to koala, essential habitat, and wetland mapping MSES
Changes have been made to Regulated Vegetation Management Maps wetland, high-value growth, and essential habitat mapping that may affect your sites.
Understanding the COVID-19 planning arrangements
Recently the Planning Act 2016 (‘the Act’) was amended to allow the Minister to declare applicable events that may affect state interests. These are permanent changes to the Act and can include a variety of scenarios (e.g. natural disasters, health...