News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
Are you on the map?
Institute can add new maps to Google Maps if it is lagging on your new development
Prioritising cultural heritage
The Institute has voiced its support for current legislation that prioritises Aboriginal cultural heritage in our recent response to the Options Paper Review of the Cultural Heritage Acts Stage 1.
New bill proposes big changes
Changes to Project Bank Accounts could have a major impact on developers. The changes are a result of proposals contained in a new bill introduced into Parliament.
January CEO’s diary
Read about what happened in January.
Embedded Energy network changes
Concerns with dispute resolution and other changes
New SARA guidance
Don’t miss the further advice notice
HopgoodGanim Lawyers review potential new koala “listing event”
HopgoodGanim Laywers have published an article outlining how a change to a listing may affect proposed or existing projects.
Healthy communities supported
The Institute has supported streamlining the proposed mandatory subdivision provisions to a key set of desirable outcomes for new communities.
Pulgul Sewerage Plant Upgrade
With the plant near capacity, the Fraser Coast Regional Council will move ahead with plans to upgrade the Pulgul Sewerage Treatment Plant.
Keeping out of harm’s way
The introduction of the Queensland Government’s Prohibited Donor Scheme, sometimes called Belcarra, brought in many new restrictions on how members of the development industry could participate in democracy.
Councils now reporting on Infrastructure Charges
Institute advocacy bears fruit
Future of the region
Planning for the Wide Bay Burnett Region will move in 2020
Submissions lodged
The Institute responded to a sleigh-load of policy announcements in the busy lead up to Christmas.
December’s Property Innovation news
Property innovation for December 2019
Have your say on the Coomera Connector
Connecting Nerang, Coomera, and Loganholme