News

We keep you updated on the important matters affecting our industry. Read through the latest news and updates from the Institute.

Kirsty Chessher-Brown

Update from the CEO

Our CEO, Kirsty Chessher-Brown, delivers a message to members.
Easement

Easement entanglement

Improving the efficiency of putting in place easements for infrastructure was the focus of a submission to the Sunshine Coast Council.
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Redeploying teams during COVID-19

UDIA member Capstone Recruitment has prepared an industry redeployment guide that is accessible for all industry colleagues.
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COVID-19 highlights the need for regulatory reform

The Institute is focused on protecting industry jobs for members and enabling the industry to get on with projects and has is sought a range of regulatory reforms during this COVID-19 situation.
Foreign Investment Review Board, Gavel

More FIRB reforms proposed

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) reforms are proposed to commence on 1 January 2021.
Seniors Living

Better dispute resolution for Seniors Living

Seniors living disputes could be better resolved by improved mediation arrangements and information, resourcing for the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and input by appropriately experienced legal practitioners.
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Understanding the COVID-19 planning arrangements

Recently the Planning Act 2016 (‘the Act’) was amended to allow the Minister to declare applicable events that may affect state interests. These are permanent changes to the Act and can include a variety of scenarios (e.g. natural disasters, health...