Brisbane
As Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane is home to a large and well-established development industry, employing 9% of the city’s workforce.
It is the city’s fifth largest employer, accounting for 59,000
direct jobs and supporting a further 72,000 jobs indirectly.
The Brisbane branch actively works with all levels of government to ensure the industry continues to support the local economy.
News
September CEO’s Diary
September meetings of our CEO.
BIFOLA hits now: check new requirements
October 1 is the date some new requirements arising from the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA Act) come into play.
Government issues new telecommunication capped charges policy in new developments
The Australian Government has released its new Telecommunication in New Developments (TIND) policy, which outlines developers’ and nbn’s responsibilities to deliver telecommunications infrastructure to new developments in Australia. The policy came into effect on September 1.
State Government Infrastructure charges cap and SARA fee increases
The Infrastructure Charges cap is up by 2.9% and State Agency Referral Assessment (SARA) fees and tribunal fees are up by 1.8%. In light of the challenging economic conditions, the decision to increase state fees during a global pandemic and…
Development.i, construction condition hotline, and fee changes
Brisbane City Council now provides mapping of development applications building on previous PD online information. It is also possible to register for notification of applications being made in a particular location.
Street design manual: walkable neighbourhoods
Aligning with the Queensland Government’s introduction of the Healthy and active communities mandatory provisions, the Street Design Manual: Walkable Neighbourhoods is live and available for members to support planning for and delivering walkable neighbourhoods.Local Events
In Review: Environmental Offsets
December 8, 2020
Brisbane
We’ve locked in the Federal and State Government’s to provide clarity on the complexities of Environmental Offsets.
Event detailsSpeakers
Zoe Kemp
Denis Snowdon
Brisbane & Ipswich Golf Day
October 9, 2020
Brisbane, Ipswich
The Brisbane & Ipswich Golf Day is back for 2020! On October 9, we will be teeing off at St Lucia Golf Links for a…
Event details
Housing Market Forecast
July 30, 2020
Brisbane
Join us on July 30 to hear the Housing Market Forecast firsthand and in the flesh. Find out if house and unit prices are on…
Event detailsSpeakers
Cameron Kusher
Cameron Leggatt
Bruce Harper