News
We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.
Institute quick to raise offsets with new Environment Minister
The Institute recently congratulated Meaghan Scanlon MP as the new Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs.
Full cost recovery under discussion with DTMR
The Institute recently met with representatives of the Department of Main Roads and Transport to discuss issues currently experienced by the industry.
Institute collaborates with Independent Assessor to resolve rules confusion
In the face of local governments across Queensland demonstrating growing confusion over new rules managing interactions between Councillors and developers, the Institute has stepped in to work with the Office of the Independent Assessor to help clear things up.
5 minutes with… Michael Nitschke, MaxCap Group Investment Director, QLD
We spent 5 minutes with Michael Nitschke from MaxCap to hear about his journey in Queensland's property industry.
Imminent wage theft laws introduce criminal law penalties
Following several high profile cases in recent years, the topic of wage theft laws and the associated introduction of criminal law penalties continue to feature in the Federal Government’s IR reform working group discussion process.
NSW to end stamp duty
The Institute is watching closely the stamp duty/land tax reform proposals in NSW following our own call for reform to land taxes in our recent submission to the Queensland Government ahead of the upcoming State budget.
Budget before Christmas
Immediately after the election the Institute made five key recommendations for consideration in development of the State’s upcoming budget, due before year end.
Creating and supporting communities
For many people, 2020 was the first time normal lifestyles had been severely restricted. In the midst of this adversity, it became apparent how important the property industry is in fostering strong communities.
COVID-19 Industry Alert: Update from the CEO
Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
October CEO’s Diary
October meetings of our CEO.
Covenants not supported in amendments
The Institute’s Bundaberg Branch has written to Bundaberg Regional Council recommending against the use of property covenants as a means of facilitating vegetated buffers as part of Council’s new planning scheme policy for agricultural buffers.
Uncompleted works bonds proposals
Bundaberg Regional Council is proposing amendments to the Planning Scheme policy for development works – uncompleted works bonds.
Financing delays being experienced
The policy team has been receiving member feedback on HomeBuilder that brokers and financiers are delaying the progress of finances on the basis of land needing to be registered before valuations are carried out, or as part of the loan...
Main Roads results a priority
Assisting projects to get timely and balanced approvals from the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a priority for the Institute.
COVID-19 temporary approvals extended
Treasurer and Minister for Planning Cameron Dick has extended the COVID-19 applicable event period to 31 January 2021.
Improved body corporate regulations
The Institute's efforts to work with the government on the review of the Body and Community Management regulations has been fruitful.