Cairns
The Cairns region has experienced sustained population growth over the past 10 years, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%, driving development in the region.
The development industry directly employs close to 7,000 jobs in the region with over 8,000 jobs indirectly supported, and is the region’s sixth largest employer.
The branch is committed to advocating on behalf of members, so that our issues are front and centre in the minds of policy makers, as they plan for the future of our growing region.
Our branch works with local authorities, Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) and service providers to progress and resolve the issues facing our members.
We work hard to build relationships with key industry stakeholders to the point that we are regularly invited by various organisations and agencies to attend industry specific briefings, workshops and forums.
Through our regular events we provide members with access to expert information as well as an opportunity to network with local industry professionals.
Branch Committee
News
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.
A message from our CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Congratulations to the Institute’s newly appointed Branch Presidents!
UDIA Queensland State President Scott Ullman is pleased to congratulate the Branch Presidents for 2023-2025.Local Events
Cairns Navigating a Changing Climate
May 29, 2024
Cairns
Join us on 29 May as we address the increasing impact of extreme weather on communities in Far North Queensland.
Event detailsSpeakers
Alix Pearce
Jimmy Scott