News

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

Table

Branch President meets with Federal Shadow Treasurer

Shadow Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm met with the Institute’s Fraser Coast Branch President Megan Kraft at a small business roundtable hosted by council.

Motor sport shifts into next gear

Rockhampton Regional Council has taken major steps toward the region accommodating a multipurpose motor sports precinct.
Welcome

Institute welcomes new Council CEO

The Institute has reached out to new Mackay Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Michael Thomson to welcome him to the role.
Recovery

Work continuing on MBRC COVID-19 recovery

The Institute is continuing its engagement with the Moreton Bay Regional COVID-19 Economic Recovery Sub-Group of council and on the Regional Economic Development Strategy for the Moreton Bay Region.
Sunshine Coast

Catch the last wave

The opportunity to give your views on strategies to manage the impacts of coastal hazards into the future closes on 30 August.
Ipswich

Last quarter – how did council do?

With the pandemic a serious factor for development activity since March, how did Ipswich statistics fare in the quarter to June 30?
Affordability

Tackling the affordability puzzle

Housing affordability is a key election issue for governments at state and federal levels as well as a major issue for developers. Here, we talk to Peet Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore about his company’s approach to delivering affordable...
Brent Hailey

5 minutes with Brent Hailey

We spent 5 minutes with Brent to hear about his journey in Queensland's property industry.
Retaining walls

Clarity on retaining walls ongoing

Ipswich City Council continues work on its draft fact sheet for Site Responsive Design, Earthworks and Retaining Walls with collaboration with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ).
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.
Industrial Park

Institute call for capital works investments gains traction

The first tranche of accelerated works projects has been announced by the Queensland Government as part of the economic recovery plan. Eight projects were announced comprising $66 million in capital works to help rebuild Queensland’s economy.
Road works

Institute weighs in on catalytic fund

The Institute’s CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown has written to all local governments that cover branch territory, to provide assistance identifying priority projects for the Queensland Government’s recent announcement on Building Acceleration Fund.