News

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

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.
Future of Redland

Future of Redlands in the hands of draft corporate plan

“Our Future Redlands – A Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond” is currently under consultation and seeking community and industry feedback to help decide council’s priorities over the coming five years.
Electric Scooter

Ipswich scooting into the future

Ipswich City Council is investigating the use of ‘ride-ables’ such as electric scooters as a mode of transport to create more options for short trips to help connect the community to public transport and nearby local areas.

Gold Coast announces incentives

A range of incentives are available to the property development and construction industry as City of Gold Coast announces measures to stimulate work and boost local employment.
Online survey

Have your say: Southern Thornlands Potential Future Growth Area

Redland City Council has commenced planning for the Southern Thornlands Potential Future Growth Area and has advised the Planning Minister of its decision on 16 September 2020 to consult the Redland Coast community on future land-use proposals.

Council releases housing study

Logan City Council has released its Housing Study indicating that the region will continue to experience strong population and housing growth for at least 15 years.
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.
Stormwater

New stormwater device options

The Institute has been instrumental in the introduction of a new, more sensible Stormwater Quality Device national protocol on the Gold Coast, resulting in reduced project costs and a greater variety of solutions for members.
Moreton Bay

Council plan to stimulate local economy

Moreton Bay Regional Council will be introducing planning and economic recovery initiatives aimed at further supporting and boosting the local property industry.
Cycle path

Institute collaborates on Boundary Road extension

Branch President, Megan Kraft is leading the discussion recommending council consider expanding its active transport component of the extension. The branch has urged council to design and implement the cycle path as used in Stockland’s Aura Residential Community.
Fraser Coast

Planning scheme review – we need your help

Fraser Coast Regional Council will be holding a workshop with key industry stakeholders to discuss ideas that should be considered as part of council’s review of the planning scheme.
Fees

$1,000 fee stays

Rockhampton Regional Council has upheld their decision to introduce a fee for processing negotiated decision notices. The fee ($1,000) was introduced from 1 July 2020 to submit Change Representation for a negotiated decision notice (SS74-76 (changed during appeal period) of...