News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
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.
Branch meets new General Manager for Planning
Planning Scheme, Ripley Valley and MOU lead the discussion
January CEO’s diary
Read about what happened in January.
Rethink needed on retaining walls
Responsive solutions critical for good greenfield outcomes
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.
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
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
Concerns for ICOP
Changes needed to resolve industry concern
New criteria in Netserv Plan
QUU releases draft Water Netserv PlanNew Life Member announced
Former CEO awarded life membership
Industry Advisory Group Committee
Priorities discussed and collaboration forged to improve development challenges