Townsville
The development industry is a cornerstone of the Townsville economy. Our industry is the third largest generator of employment and directly accounts for approximately 8,900, or 10 percent of jobs.
And it’s a great region to be part of; we are home to James Cook University, have been home to generations of Australian Defence Force families, and are uniquely placed to house the growth experienced by the mining sector. In regional Australia, we are a genuine multi-tiered economy, with tourism only one part of the economic mix.
The Townsville Branch of the Institute is proud to be the voice of the development industry in Queensland’s northern region and proud of our reputation as expert advisors to the Townsville City Council.
Our level of respect and authority has been built up over years by demonstrating to local authorities that when our members are doing well our community is prospering.
We continue to facilitate access to industry leaders through events that provide expert analysis of the demographic, economic and legislative challenges facing the development community in our region and across the State.
Branch Committee
News
UDIA Housing Index
UDIA Queensland is excited to announce the launch of the UDIA Housing Index—a national research initiative providing a comprehensive health check on the new build housing market across Australia.
NATIONAL: Skilled migration essential to deliver housing needs of our growing population
UDIA National outlines key strategies to attract the labour capacity needed to house our growing population, and balance new housing supply with the immigration influx, as well as ramping up our education and training to address the skills shortage.
NATIONAL: UDIA End of Year Update
UDIA National President, Col Dutton, has taken the opportunity to reflect on policy and advocacy nationally and on some of the major advocacy outcomes UDIA has achieved for members in 2023.
NATIONAL: UDIA Announces HAFF Investment Mandate Finalised
UDIA National Media Release Friday 8 December 2023, announces HAFF Investment Mandate Finalised
NATIONAL: UDIA Announces Col Dutton as National President
Yesterday at the AGM of the National Board of the Urban Development Institute of Australia Col Dutton was appointed UDIA National President.