News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
February CEO’s diary
Read about what happened in January.
Institute encourages economic growth
Council’s Economic Development Strategy key to realising future opportunities
2020: What are the projections?
Only 8,482 settled apartment sales were transacted in the year to November 2019, the lowest level of activity seen in at least the last decade.
Planning update
Changes to improve the compensation arrangements in the Planning Act 2016 have been made following industry advocacy.
Cairns Member’s generosity changes lives
Donated speaker means palliating children can listen to favourite lullabies
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.
Checking the depth of flood work
Studies analysed by branch
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.
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