News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Unitywater responds to Institute recommendations for COVID-19
Unitywater has advised that using its Accreditation and Certification system will provide faster turnaround times for members.
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...
Infrastructure Agreements: Key points to understand
Infrastructure Agreements can be complicated. They vary in their purposes, are designed specifically for each situation, and are crucial to ensure all parties, including the developer, are receiving equitable outcomes.
Improvements to draft commercial leases regulations achieved
In concert with the Property Council, the Institute has been able to achieve improvements to the draft Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 to recognise the changing circumstances in commercial leasing.
Members give Institute webinars the tick of approval
The pandemic has thrown up opportunities as well as challenges. We have been quick to rethink how we can continue to deliver quality events virtually for members.
Vale Alan Fogg
Queensland recently lost a distinguished and highly respected planning lawyer and teacher with the passing of Professor Emeritus Alan Fogg.
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.
UDIA National: Keeping residential transactions
UDIA National has moved swiftly to develop a plan of action, advise government and industry and recommend interventions needed to sustain housing and construction activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Council response to COVID-19
Local governments have responded to the COVID-19 situation with a range of measures.
AIHW housing data dashboard
The Commonwealth-funded Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is continuously updating the content available on their Housing Data Dashboard as new data is released.
Institute seeks changes to stormwater discharging for state-controlled roads
The Institute continues to engage closely with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) and recently made a proactive submission on changes to stormwater discharging related to state-controlled roads.
Member Insight: Mosaic Property Group
Our CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown chatted with one of the founders of Mosaic Property Group, Brook Monahan, about how their organisation is responding to the pandemic.