22 May 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The high return received on the sale of seven property assets by the NSW Government has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
22 May 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
A third runway at Melbourne Airport will boost the State’s competitiveness and ensure Victoria is able to meet the demands of a growing population.
21 May 2013 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra landmark named Australia’s best heritage development
20 May 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell is right to argue the GST needs to be part of a meaningful debate on tax reform, according to the Property Council of Australia.
20 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
Three giants in the Australian property industry – John Gandel AO, Stan Perron AM and Sir John Pidgeon – have been invested into the Property Hall of Fame.
19 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
An iconic retail development, a world-leading sustainable office, one of Australia’s largest coastal remediation projects and a new children’s hospital are among the winners of the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
14 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
The budget announcement that older Australians will be able to unlock equity in the family home without affecting their pension is welcomed by the Retirement Living Council.
14 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
The 2013-14 Federal Budget fails to deliver a housing plan ahead of the September election.
14 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
The 2013 Federal Budget’s impressive commitment to infrastructure spending is let down by missed opportunities and misguided tinkering, according to the Property Council.
14 May 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has released its F2014 Taxation Blueprint calling on the Queensland Government to commit to a strategic state tax modernisation program.
13 May 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the clarity, transparency and sound environmental outcomes it will deliver.
09 May 2013 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Property Council of Australia welcomes today’s release of the Sustainable Australia Report, which highlights the challenges of sustainable growth in the face of an ageing and growing population.
07 May 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
A billion dollar rise in property taxes will be a major contributor to the State Government’s infrastructure, investment and planning ambitions to enhance mobility, lift living standards and improve development opportunities.
07 May 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The State Government needs to unleash a new round of major economic reforms to stimulate the Victorian economy and boost jobs growth.
07 May 2013 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia welcomes this week’s commitment by the Federal Opposition to restore the Australian Building and Construction Committee.
02 May 2013 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
A coalition of leading built environment groups is calling for a new Federal Government department focussed on ensuring quality strategic planning for the future of our cities.
02 May 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The State Government’s Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) reforms will hurt pipeline investment, undermine competitiveness and threaten commercial property values throughout Victoria.
02 May 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council is proud to announce the winners of the Queensland Development of the Year Award and the Queensland Division President’s Award.
24 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia has applauded the Independent Panel on its bold and visionary path for local government reform in NSW.
23 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The decision to again defer abolition of business taxes is disappointing, according to the Property Council of Australia.
19 Apr 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall is proud to announce The New Royal Children’s Hospital as the winner of the 2013 Innovation and Excellence Awards, Victorian Development of the Year.
19 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
A new report makes clear the financial sustainability of councils will continue to collapse without reform, according to the Property Council of Australia.
18 Apr 2013 - Media release added by National Office
Sentiment within Australia’s property industry has risen to an 18 month high, driven by increased confidence in the housing market and easing financing conditions, according to new research.
16 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW’s proposed new planning system provides for clearer rules that can be more easily followed by investors, councils and the community, according to the Property Council of Australia.
15 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
Re-investing capital from the State’s ports into city-shaping infrastructure will lift the city’s productivity, according to the Property Council of Australia.
09 Apr 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Owners Corporation Network, the Urban Taskforce Australia and the Property Council of Australia have agreed on a set of reforms to the Home Warranty Scheme in NSW that will give owners and builders more confidence about building quality and the resolution of defects.
19 Mar 2013 - Media release added by SA Division
A powerful coalition of businesses have met for the first time today to prepare a campaign calling for the scrapping the planned introduction of a $25 million CBD car parking levy by the Weatherill Government. The SCRaP iT coalition has vowed to campaign until the levy has been abandoned.
19 Mar 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney is within reach of a platform for strong and sustainable growth with release of the draft Metropolitan Strategy, according to the Property Council of Australia.
18 Mar 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government’s plan to put new jobs and homes close to public transport corridors makes sense, according to the Property Council of Australia.
12 Mar 2013 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Two supported housing projects have become the first in Australia to achieve Platinum certification from Livable Housing Australia (LHA).
04 Mar 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydneysiders are desperate for delivery on improvements to the city’s infrastructure, housing affordability and cost of living, according to a new survey of its own residents.
01 Mar 2013 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Today’s release of a report looking at Housing Affordability and supply by the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC) shows there is still a high level of pent-up demand for affordable housing.
27 Feb 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia is delighted to announce the election of a new President for the Victorian Division, Mr Andrew Whitson.
27 Feb 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland Government’s announcement today of a 30-year strategic road map for the state will provide much needed direction for Queensland’s future.
26 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NT Division
The newly appointed CEO of Lands, Planning and the Environment, John Coleman, will join his predecessor Ken Davies to address Darwin’s most prominent property owners and developers at the Property Council of Australia’s forum in Darwin tomorrow.
22 Feb 2013 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to fast track the $1.6 billion expansion of the Port of Melbourne.
18 Feb 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today called for calm in response to an announcement last week by the State Government that it would consider removing the legal rights of landowners affected by flooding.
18 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia formed a Taskforce immediately following the Government’s announcement of Newcastle’s Urban Renewal Strategy in December last year. It includes local professionals working at the coal face of urban design, transport planning and property development. The Taskforce has been meeting weekly since the beginning of the year to analyse the strategy.
15 Feb 2013 - Media release added by ACT Division
Figures published by the ACT Government as part of the December Quarter 2012 Consolidated Financial Report reveal a collapse in revenue to government from the controversial Lease Variation Charge (LVC).
14 Feb 2013 - Media release added by ACT Division
Three ACT office projects have been named finalists in the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
14 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
From retail to retirement living developments, and from hospitals to heritage-listed offices, 43 development projects in New South Wales have been named as finalists in the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
14 Feb 2013 - Media release added by National Office
From shopping centres to schools, and from hospitals to heritage-listed offices, 108 finalists from around Australia have been named in the 2013 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
13 Feb 2013 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Federal Government will amend Australia’s Managed Investment Trust (MIT) rules to fix an error that threatened to triple withholding taxes for foreign pension funds.
07 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
The vacancy rate in the Sydney CBD commercial office market has dropped to its lowest level in four years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
07 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
Vacancy rates in the Newcastle CBD have fallen over the past 12 months, to their lowest levels in 5 years according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
07 Feb 2013 - Media release added by National Office
Demand for Australian office space fell dramatically in the second half of 2012 led by big slowdowns in Brisbane and Perth, according to the Property Council’s Australian Office Market Report.
06 Feb 2013 - Media release added by National Office
Australia’s premier built environment conference and expo, Green Cities 2013, will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-7 March.
04 Feb 2013 - Media release added by NSW Division
Local councils across Sydney are sitting on over $760 million in unspent infrastructure levies, according to an audit by the Property Council of Australia.
17 Jan 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
After a year of fluctuating confidence, cautious optimism for the next 12 months is emerging in Queensland‟s property industry, according to the Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey for the March 2013 quarter.
17 Jan 2013 - Media release added by National Office
Australia’s property industry is starting 2013 on a more confident footing, led by jumps in sentiment in resource states and NSW, according to new research.
17 Jan 2013 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland Government’s January-June 2013 Six Month Action Plan released today will help restore confidence and stimulate Queensland’s property industry, according to the Property Council of Australia.
20 Dec 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has outlined a five-point plan to positively grow South Australia’s economy as an alternative to the contractionary proposals contained in the Mid-Year Budget Review.
13 Dec 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Light rail’s introduction to the CBD heralds a new era in transport management for Australia’s only global city, according to the Property Council of Australia.
11 Dec 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney's ambitions for a world class convention and exhibition facility have been fulfilled with the announcement of a preferred partner on the project.
04 Dec 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The release of the Inner Metro Rim Strategy is a critical step in delivering a vibrant Adelaide, and in ensuring our city can grow without sacrificing aspects that make it unique.
04 Dec 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Make My City Work’s online City Poll closes at midnight Wednesday December 5 2012.
29 Nov 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Without a vibrant and prosperous city centre, there's no way we can make Newcastle and the surrounding region a place where people want to work, live and play.
27 Nov 2012 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia has succeeded in securing three key policy commitments from The Opposition in the lead-up to the 2013 WA State Election.
26 Nov 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Brisbane City Council’s new City Plan, released for debate today, will help provide certainty for the property industry and residents of the city.
26 Nov 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Next Friday (30 November), the Property Council will celebrate the end of a successful year with its inaugural Christmas Cocktails function at the Townsville Brewery.
22 Nov 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The latest discussion paper on local government reform sensibly points the way to a substantial cut in the number of councils, according to the Property Council of Australia.
21 Nov 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council welcomes Adelaide City Council’s ‘Smart Move Transport and Movement Strategy 2012-22’ as another step in reinforcing the vibrancy and amenity of Adelaide’s CBD.
19 Nov 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The merger between the Property Council of Australia and the Retirement Village Association (RVA) has been formalised, creating a powerful new voice for the industry.
16 Nov 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The overwhelming majority of Sydneysiders support the once-radical proposals for closing George Street to traffic and installing light rail, according to an online survey conducted by Make My City Work Sydney.
14 Nov 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Amendments to the Local Government Act, passed by Parliament last night, will allow councils to become more responsive to the needs of their communities, according to the Property Council of Australia.
14 Nov 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Changes made by the Queensland Government to the Sustainable Planning Act have received a collective cheer from Queensland’s property industry, according to the Property Council of Australia.
09 Nov 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Katy Gallagher has announced the portfolio responsibilities of ACT Labor Ministers and ACT Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury.
08 Nov 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
A radical cut to stamp duty will improve productivity and enhance housing affordability, according to the Property Council of Australia.
07 Nov 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Illawarra’s leading business organisations are calling on this week’s RDA Illawarra State of the Region conference to deliver a credible priority list of projects for the region so more Government funding is received for projects.
07 Nov 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland Government has again moved to release the legislative shackles that have restrained Queensland’s property industry with the introduction of the Economic Development Bill into Parliament on 1 November.
01 Nov 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Three industry icons - Frank Lowy AC, Dick Dusseldorp AO and Ray Powys AM - have been announced as the inaugural inductees of the newly launched Australian Property Hall of Fame.
31 Oct 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia and the Urban Land Institute have announced a strategic alliance.
31 Oct 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council and Shopping Centre Council have condemned the disruptive demonstrations engineered by the United Voice union.
29 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
A recent report released by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) which aims to deflect criticism of Queensland’s poor performing development assessment system has been met with disbelief by Queensland’s property industry.
26 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The State Government must further embrace competitive federalism to attract investment back to Queensland, according to the Property Council of Australia.
26 Oct 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Victorian Government’s Ministerial Advisory Committee Discussion Paper on Melbourne’s long term future.
25 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Almost 150 members of the property industry on the Sunshine Coast turned out on Tuesday to hear from Minister for Health, Hon Lawrence Springborg MP, and a panellist of major investors in Kawana, according to the Property Council of Australia.
25 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Confidence in Queensland’s property industry has suffered a big fall to land at a 12-month low, amid increasing concerns that the resources boom has passed its peak, according to the latest Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
25 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Confidence in Queensland’s property industry has suffered a big fall to land at a 12-month low, amid increasing concerns that the resources boom has passed its peak, according to the latest Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
25 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Confidence in Queensland’s property industry has suffered a big fall to land at a 12-month low amid increasing concerns that the resources boom has passed its peak, according to the latest Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
25 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Confidence in Queensland’s property industry has suffered a big fall to land at a 12-month low, amid increasing concerns that the resources boom has passed its peak, according to the latest Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
24 Oct 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Red tape costs for the construction of new workplaces and homes could be slashed under reforms designed to make project approvals simpler.
24 Oct 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Redland City Council’s development incentives package announced this week will help stimulate investment and create jobs in the region, according to the Property Council of Australia.
22 Oct 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Retirement Village Association (RVA) and Property Council of Australia have today announced their intention to merge and form a new powerful voice for retirement communities in Australia.
19 Oct 2012 - Media release added by NT Division
The Northern Territory still boasts strong property and construction industry sentiment new research shows.
18 Oct 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The sentiment gap between the resource states and the rest is closing, with new research showing property industry confidence dropping in the resource-rich states but recovering elsewhere.
16 Oct 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The property industry is a significant partner of the government as a key driver of the Territory’s economy.
16 Oct 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
In June 2012, the ACT Government announced its 20 year plan for tax reform and a five year plan to implement the first stage of reform.
15 Oct 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The State Government's new home boost announced today will help bring confidence to homebuyers and revive the faltering construction industry, the Property Council says.
09 Oct 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Premier’s announcement today that government buildings with a combined value of $300 million would be sold and the money redirected to kickstart housing infrastructure.
03 Oct 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The State Infrastructure Strategy released today provides a coherent and economically rational plan to prioritise infrastructure in NSW, says the Property Council of Australia.
27 Sep 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has declared the State Government’s Super Trade Mission to China an outstanding success citing the development of new business and government links as valuable outcomes for Victoria’s property sector.
17 Sep 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
In a speech to over 200 industry representatives at a Property Council function held on 21 June 2012, ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr said: “Today I can announce that the Government will waive commence and complete fees for commercial, mixed use and multi-unit residential developments.
17 Sep 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government is right to promote the case for tax reform, according to the Property Council of Australia.
17 Sep 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has commended the Victorian Government for again backing the broader community interest following the unlawful activities of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) earlier this month.
17 Sep 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Retirement Village Association (RVA) and Property Council of Australia have today announced they are in discussions aimed at forming a new and powerful voice for retirement villages in Australia.
15 Sep 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
A lower threshold for renewing strata schemes is needed to lift the supply of new housing and office space needed for Sydney’s future growth, according to the Property Council of Australia.
14 Sep 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Gold Coast City Council’s removal of infrastructure charges will help stimulate investment and create jobs in the region, according to the Property Council of Australia.
13 Sep 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has awarded the 2012 Peter Trathen Memorial Scholarship for Real Estate & Property Development to Gershwin Chetty.
13 Sep 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Changes made by the Queensland Government to the Sustainable Planning Act have received a collective cheer from Queensland’s property industry, according to the Property Council of Australia.
10 Sep 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council welcomes the $15,000 First Home Owner Construction Grant (FHOCG) as positive change to help revive Queensland’s construction and residential development sectors.
10 Sep 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Hunter Chair of the Property Council of Australia, Edward Crawford, has welcomed what appears to be a certain victory for Jeff McCloy in the City of Newcastle Lord Mayoral race.
07 Sep 2012 - Media release added by WA Division
Perth’s Hay Street Mall is stale and stands only to benefit from a new light rail station, according to the Property Council of Australia.
06 Sep 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia calls on the CFMEU to halt its illegal blockades of the Emporium, Footscray and Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre sites.
05 Sep 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
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04 Sep 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Future transport projects needed to underpin Sydney’s growth patterns are the cornerstone of the NSW Government’s draft transport masterplan.
30 Aug 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The release today of COAG’s Housing Supply and Affordability Report (HSAR) is the latest instalment to the long-running series “A Dummies Guide to delivering affordable housing in Australia: Why can’t we get it right?”
28 Aug 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has today called on the Victorian Government to establish a fair and equitable Fire Services Property Tax (FSPT) for all property owners.
23 Aug 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council applauds the State Government’s decision to place economic development at the core of Queensland’s planning system.
14 Aug 2012 - Media release added by NT Division
Politicians and policy makers must take a bold new approach and develop a "Prosperity Blueprint" for the Northern Territory in order to secure its future, according to the Property Council of Australia.
14 Aug 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Figures published by the ACT Government as part of the Consolidated Financial Report for the June Quarter 2012 have revealed a major shortfall in revenue which the Government expected to receive from the controversial Lease Variation Charge (LVC), introduced as a new tax on 1 July 2011.
13 Aug 2012 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council calls on the Treasury’s Business Tax Working Group (BTWG) to better explain its proposals for reducing the corporate tax rate.
06 Aug 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
NewActon South has been awarded ACT’s highest accolade for development.
06 Aug 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The property industry’s best and brightest were acknowledged at the Property Council’s ACT Awards Night and Gala Ball, presented by Brookfield Multiplex Services.
03 Aug 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council will host Assistant Minister for Planning Reform and industry ‘go-to’ person, Ian Walker MP, at a luncheon in Townsville on 16 August.
02 Aug 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Brisbane office market continued to experience strong demand in the six months to July 2012, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Aug 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Gold Coast’s office vacancy achieved a slight decrease over the six months to July 2012, but still remains the highest in the country, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Aug 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council’s latest Office Market Report shows Australia’s office vacancy rate declined marginally despite a surge in supply during the past six months.
02 Aug 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Sydney CBD commercial office market has stabilised after a period of weak demand and rising vacancies, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
26 Jul 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Optimism in the NSW property sector has dropped, with expectations for future work schedules and employment declining, according to new research.
26 Jul 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Property industry sentiment has reversed and is down across the board, even in the nation’s resource-driven states, according to new research released today.
19 Jul 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has launched an innovative campaign to fuel a whole-of-community conversation with Sunshine Coasters about the future of their cities and what ‘smart growth’ could bring to the region.
19 Jul 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council will today (20 July) launch the ‘3 keys to unlock Queensland’s engine room’ advocacy campaign, at the 2012-13 Financial Year Outlook Lunch.
16 Jul 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Proposed reforms to the State‟s planning regime offer the promise of a more simple, efficient and transparent system that will encourage property investment, according to the Property Council of Australia.
14 Jul 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Proposed reforms to the State‟s planning regime offer the promise of a more simple, efficient and transparent system, according to the Property Council of Australia.
05 Jul 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The process of reforming the State‟s revenue sources for fire and emergency services offers the opportunity for meaningful tax reform, according to the Property Council of Australia.
04 Jul 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today congratulated the State Government on delivering the actions identified in its first
100 day plan, but has encouraged the government to maintain the momentum and focus through the next 100 days and
beyond.
02 Jul 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council budget released yesterday (27 June) sends a clear signal that the region is open for
business, according to the Property Council of Australia.
28 Jun 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Federal Labor Government’s doubling of withholding tax is the wrong decision, based on the wrong advice, implemented at the wrong time, according to the Property Council of Australia.
26 Jun 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has today released its 2012-13 pre-budget submission, ahead of the Queensland Government’s September
Budget
21 Jun 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today joined the Queensland Council of Social
Service‟s (QCOSS) campaign to secure 'A Fairer Queensland'.
20 Jun 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the ACT Government’s landholder stamp duty reforms, which will boost property investment across the Territory.
20 Jun 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Brisbane City Council budget released today (20 June) was broadly in line with the property sector’s expectations, with the continued focus on economic development the major positive for the industry according to the Property Council of Australia.
20 Jun 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
A radical transformation of the rail network – and planning for a second line to service the CBD – will help underpin Sydney’s future growth.
19 Jun 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
A new ‘novel’ released today captures the mad, the bad and the downright ridiculous controls that have strangled development in NSW.
19 Jun 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The property industry is disappointed that the bill to double withholding tax has not been scrapped, despite evidence Treasury's reasoning is inadequate, flawed and economically harmful.
15 Jun 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Commission of Audit’s Interim Report released today by the State Government clearly demonstrates the need for a
complete overhaul of Queensland’s taxation system, according to the Property Council of Australia.
14 Jun 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has congratulated the Baillieu Government following Minister Guy’s release of the Growth Area Corridor Plans.
12 Jun 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The State Budget recognises the critical link between the property sector and economic vitality of NSW, according to the Property Council of Australia.
11 Jun 2012 - Media release added by National Office
An Allen Consulting Group report shows the Federal Treasury has grossly overestimated the revenue it will collect from doubling withholding tax.
05 Jun 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Budget handed down today is bad for business, bad for the property sector and would discourage investment in the Territory, according to the Property Council of Australia.
04 Jun 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement of a 12-month delay to the extension of Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) reporting to greenfield developments.
31 May 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has hailed stamp duty reform announced as part of the 2012-13 South Australian Budget as watershed reforms that will give inner-city living a shot in the arm and act as a heart-starter for the struggling construction industry.
31 May 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The State Government’s stamp duty reform for off-the-plan CBD apartments and the extension of the First Home Bonus Grant are bright points in a Budget shaped for gloomy times, the Property Council says.
30 May 2012 - Media release added by NT Division
The Property Council of Australia has appointed Raquel Nicholls-Skene to the position of Northern Territory Executive Director.
29 May 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council welcomes the Queensland Government’s plans to revitalise the ‘Government Precinct’ through private sector redevelopment.
28 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Minister Guy’s announcement at the Property Council’s Division Lunch today that the Victorian Government will work toward implementing a reformed development contribution system in Victoria by the end of 2012.
27 May 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Fairfax Media House has won the ‘gold logie’ of the property industry, the Australian Development of the Year Award, at the 2012 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
17 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Federal Labor Government plans to double withholding tax.
This will make it harder to attract the international capital that has underpinned commercial property markets since the GFC.
17 May 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division
The 2012–13 State Budget has highlighted a missed opportunity to reposition Tasmania through much needed micro economic reform and ensuring the economic settings are right for the future prosperity of the State.
16 May 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government’s Lease Variation Charge will negatively impact housing affordability, sustainability and the Territory’s economy, as well as confounding several ACT Government policy objectives, according to an independent report by the Allen Consulting Group (ACG).
15 May 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
North Sydney CBD property owners and tenants are being invited to participate in a comprehensive
demand study which will be undertaken later this month. The study is part of a review of the CBD,
which includes attitudes to the centre, future demand for office space, the public domain, traffic
management and promotion.
11 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has today welcomed the Victorian Government’s release of the Ministerial Advisory Council’s review in the Victorian planning system.
09 May 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Gillard Government has delivered few positives for Canberra in a bitter Budget which will see Commonwealth public service numbers slashed and the Government renege on its regularly repeated promise to seed the retro-greening of commercial buildings.
09 May 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
There were slim pickings for the residential sector in the 2012-2013 Federal Budget according to the Residential Development Council (RDC).
08 May 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Gillard Government has relegated productivity growth, a greener built environment and a world class funds management industry to the policy knackery.
07 May 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the release of the ACT Taxation Review as a starting point for consultation on how to reform the ACT’s taxation system.
04 May 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Chatswood Chase Sydney has today been named the 2012 New South Wales Development of the Year Award in the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
01 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall is proud to announce Fairfax Media House as the winner of the 2012 Innovation and Excellence Awards, Victorian Development of the Year.
01 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomed the Baillieu Government’s 2012-13 Victorian Budget as a responsible fiscal strategy representative of tough economic times.
01 May 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomed the Baillieu Government’s 2012-13 Victorian Budget as a responsible fiscal strategy in tough economic times.
30 Apr 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Today’s decision by the Federal Government to classify koalas in NSW, QLD and the ACT as vulnerable provides some certainty, but more is needed.
24 Apr 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland property industry has recorded its third consecutive quarter of positive growth in industry sentiment, according to the latest Property Council-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
24 Apr 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
Property sector sentiment in Victoria has become more negative, driven by a poor outlook for global economic conditions and low confidence in the Victorian Government, according to new research.
24 Apr 2012 - Media release added by WA Division
Overall confidence in the WA property sector has lifted for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest Property Council-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Confidence in the NSW property industry is slowly starting to build, a new survey has revealed.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
After topping the state for economic confidence over the last 2 quarters, the Hunter region has slipped behind Sydney and the Illawarra on a range of indicators. The survey reveals the Hunter remains a microcosm of the nation’s “patchwork economy”.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Confidence in the Illawarra’s property industry is slowly increasing, with respondents to a new survey indicating they are keen to employ more staff.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia today launched its 5 point action plan to build a stronger and more resilient Gold Coast economy.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by NT Division
Property investor confidence continues to rise with the Territory maintaining the highest confidence index across all states and territories.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Property professionals see house prices stabilising and their own forward work schedules lifting, according to a new study.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
Mounting conviction that South Australia’s resources industry will revive the state and the easing of heritage constraints in Adelaide’s CBD have seen a second consecutive jump in property industry confidence.
19 Apr 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division
Confidence within Tasmania’s biggest private sector industry has dropped another 12 index points for the June quarter and is the lowest in the country.
18 Apr 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s property professionals are reporting a more positive outlook for the ACT property sector according despite continuing concerns about the Federal political environment and the outlook for economic growth in the Territory, according to a new study.
13 Apr 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed COAG’s commitment to champion reforms that will boost the Australian economy.
11 Apr 2012 - Media release added by VIC Division
The property industry is the largest industry in Victoria according to research released today by the Property Council of Australia.
10 Apr 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Queensland’s innovation and competitive nature is shining over the nation with 19 Queensland projects today named as finalists in the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall 2012 Innovation and Excellence Awards.
05 Apr 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Ten ACT developments have been named as finalists in the 2012 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
05 Apr 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Twenty-three projects from New South Wales have today been named as finalists in the 2012 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
05 Apr 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Over one hundred contenders from across the country have been bracketed as the property industry’s best, today being named as finalists in the 2012 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
05 Apr 2012 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council welcomes new GST rules that ensure all sales of homes built under
development lease arrangements before 27 January 2011 will not pay GST.
02 Apr 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Property Council of Australia and the Residential Development Council (RDC) welcome the release of the COAG Reform Council’s Capital Cities Strategic Planning Systems Review, which lays a foundation for much-needed change in the way cities are planned and managed.
30 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council today welcomed the announcement the new Queensland Cabinet and supporting ministry.
28 Mar 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Four out of five Australians want the Federal Government to take a more interventionist role in making our cities more productive and liveable, according to new poll results released today as part of a major cities campaign initiated by the Property Council of Australia.
26 Mar 2012 - Media release added by WA Division
Perth is more likely to accept apartment development to house the growing population compared to other cities, according to a national poll.
25 Mar 2012 - Media release added by National Office
Adelaide is Australia's most liveable city, according to a new survey of city dwellers commissioned by the Property Council of Australia.
25 Mar 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney residents are seeking a new deal for their city that elevates its performance as a place to live, work and play.
23 Mar 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Good strategic thinking underpins the NSW Government’s decision to acquire the company that owns the light rail and monorail.
22 Mar 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
A landmark new report reveals that the property sector underpins economic growth, jobs, salaries and the tax base in the ACT.
21 Mar 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
South Australia’s planning reform momentum has been lost, the state having fallen to third place on the Development Assessment Report Card.
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
All spheres of Government must revolutionise its planning systems, new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (Property Council) has found.
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW planning system still trails the pack and needs significant surgery, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (Property Council).
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by NT Division
Planning systems across the nation are far from efficient according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (Property Council).
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
New research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and Property Council of Australia reveals Queensland’s planning and development assessment processes are the worst in mainland Australia.
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
To ensure that Queensland’s planning and development assessment system is reliable, efficient and provides certainty to the industry, the Queensland Government must commit to a consolidated program of reform.
15 Mar 2012 - Media release added by TAS Division
Tasmania has registered an “F” on the Development Assessment (DA) Report Card when compared with other states and territories according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia.
14 Mar 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Planning systems across the nation are far from efficient according to new research from the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia
12 Mar 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The preservation of public transport corridors in Sydney’s North West represents a down payment on the region’s inevitable future growth.
12 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia is disappointed at the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) decision to package its planning reform policy in rhetoric that is derogatory towards Queensland’s economic engine room – the property sector.
06 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council today (5 March) launched a campaign to promote the economic significance of the property industry.
02 Mar 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The property sector welcomes the decision to maintain housing with a dedicated Cabinet level Minister for Housing as part of today’s reshuffle of the Federal Cabinet.
01 Mar 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
Presenters and delegates at the Property Council’s annual state conference have applauded the State Government’s streamlined approach to urban renewal ahead of formalisation of its Urban Renewal Authority tomorrow (1 March 2012).
01 Mar 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia will today (Friday 28 October) release its Townsville Advocacy Agenda 2011-2012, at the ‘Energising Townsville’s Future’ luncheon at the new function area of the historic Townsville Brewery.
29 Feb 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The National Affordable Housing Summit group today urged the Prime Minister to retain the recently-created Cabinet position for a Minister who has responsibility across all areas of housing policy.
28 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Last night’s decision by Wollongong City Council to adopt a business-council partnership model for economic
development has been welcomed by the Illawarra’s leading business groups.
26 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Business groups representing a broad cross section of interests are calling for Wollongong City Council to support an economic development body which includes the expertise of the private sector to attract business, grow jobs and enhance greater government funding opportunities.
21 Feb 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council has applauded the ACT Government and Opposition for producing a bi-partisan outcome which will see the majority of development in the Kingston Foreshore area exempt from any third party merit review.
20 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The State’s planning system remains stuck in the mud – with new data revealing projects that deliver new housing and jobs are being stalled by councils.
16 Feb 2012 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has welcomed the South Australian Government’s announcement that its Urban Renewal Authority will commence on 1 March 2012, saying it is a critical step in delivering key elements of the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.
15 Feb 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
Figures published as part of the ACT 2011-12 Mid -Year Budget Review have revealed the new Urban Improvement Fund announced by the ACT Government to be an initiative which will likely never be realised.
09 Feb 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council questions the financial modelling used to support today’s announcement by the ACT Government that it will spend additional funds on maintaining and upgrading the urban amenity of Canberra, as one of its 2012-13 Budget initiatives.
07 Feb 2012 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The upcoming Federal Budget should deliver a long-term strategy that meets the housing needs of all Australians according to the Residential Development Council.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Vacancy rates in the Newcastle CBD have fallen significantly over the past 12 months, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for quality office space in North Ryde continues to gain strength and has produced the lowest vacancy rate in four years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Demand for office space in the Wollongong CBD rose over the past year, pushing the vacancy rate to its second lowest level on record, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney’s high exposure to turbulence in global financial markets has curbed current demand for CBD office space, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Vacancy rates across the North Shore’s office markets have dipped to the lowest level in three years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Conditions continue to tighten in the Parramatta office market, fuelled by strong demand at the top end of the market, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
31 Jan 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Despite ongoing calls from the property industry for a moratorium on the introduction of new State Planning Policies (SPPs) the Queensland Government has released two new SPPs in the last week.
27 Jan 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the LNP’s recognition of the importance of the property sector in driving Queensland’s economy, as outlined in the LNP’s Property and Construction Strategy released today.
27 Jan 2012 - Media release added by ACT Division
News that the ACT Government will go to the market for the development and delivery of a new ACT Government office block has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
25 Jan 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Planning supported by infrastructure delivery, revitalisation of bureaucratic structure, and greater accountability for local governments are among the ‘5 Actions to Restore Queensland’s Competitiveness’ in the Property Council of Australia’s Election 2012 advocacy agenda, released today (27 January).
25 Jan 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Landmark new research reveals the community wants independent experts – not local councillors – making decisions on significant development projects.
20 Jan 2012 - Media release added by National Office
The industry has welcomed the Government's new Urban Policy Forum.
13 Jan 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
Local councils across Sydney are sitting on over $650 million in unspent infrastructure levies, according to an audit by the Property Council of Australia.
12 Jan 2012 - Media release added by NSW Division
The weight of world economic woes is acting as a drag on optimism for the State’s property sector as it heads into 2012, a new survey has revealed.
12 Jan 2012 - Media release added by QLD Division
Sentiment in Queensland’s property market rose in the December quarter of 2011 despite growing concern about the availability of debt finance, according to the latest Property Council-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey.
21 Dec 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) said the Australian Government’s National Housing Supply Council - State of Supply Report 2011 confirms what the industry has long known – that there is an ever-widening gap between the demand for homes and the number of being delivered.
14 Dec 2011 - Media release added by NT Division
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, and Commonwealth Bank Chief Equities Economist, Craig James, addressed a full house at the Property Council’s 2011 State of the Territory Lunch last week.
14 Dec 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Wollongong City‟s new leaders will be responsible for the fate of business growth and new opportunities in the CBD when they make a decision about the Crown St Mall DA at tonight‟s Wollongong City Council meeting, according to the Property Council of Australia.
12 Dec 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council commends Brisbane City Council for introducing a three year moratorium on infrastructure charges for four and five star hotel developments.
12 Dec 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has welcomed today’s announcement that Brisbane City Council will undertake a feasibility study into a new priority bus corridor linking South Brisbane with Fortitude Valley.
12 Dec 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Today’s reshuffle of the Federal Cabinet has delivered an early Christmas present for the housing sector with the appointment of a dedicated Minister for Housing.
12 Dec 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney is a significant step closer to having the transport network it needs with the release of detailed plans for the route and stations for the North West Rail Link.
09 Dec 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Applications for the Federal Government’s Suburban Jobs program are now open, but the pool of available funds has been more than halved.
06 Dec 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
An issues paper on the State’s planning laws promotes solutions that can help re-cast the system – but hard decisions remain.
01 Dec 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The property industry has once again raised the bar for new office buildings
29 Nov 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia applauds the Treasurer’s announcement to delay the proposed Managed Investment Trust (MIT) reforms.
14 Nov 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Business groups representative of a broad cross section of interests are calling for Wollongong City Council to undertake an economic analysis to determine the best outcome for the Crown St Mall as part of a wider investigation on revitalising Wollongong’s city heart.
09 Nov 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has today welcomed the Victorian Government’s release of the Growth Area Corridor Plans which provide the overarching planning framework for Melbourne’s urban growth corridors.
03 Nov 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council-ANZ’s inaugural Property Industry Confidence Survey confirms that the industry is still to be convinced that record investment by the mining sector in Queensland will flow to a broader economic recovery.
03 Nov 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Tickets for the Property Council of Australia’s second major event in Townsville this Friday (28 October) have sold out.
03 Nov 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed the establishment of Victoria’s new urban renewal authority, Places Victoria.
31 Oct 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Unlocking capital tied up in the State’s energy assets can turbo-charge investment in infrastructure crucial to the economy and communities across NSW.
26 Oct 2011 - Media release added by National Office
New research shows divergent confidence levels for property investment around the country.
20 Oct 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Property Council of Australia and the Residential Development Council welcome the Federal Government’s release today of State of Australian Cities 2011 saying it provides a foundation from which to build and grow sustainable and productive cities of the future.
20 Oct 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
Turmoil in international economic markets combined with high state taxes is having an impact on confidence in the Victorian property industry, a new survey by the Property Council of Australia has revealed.
20 Oct 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Queenslanders now have access to important information to help them better prepare for severe weather events thanks to a new website – ‘HardenUp’.
17 Oct 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed the release of the draft ACT Planning Strategy, which aims to make Canberra a more sustainable city into the future, but warns that this will not be achieved unless the Government reviews and recasts other policies that will directly work against achieving this outcome.
13 Oct 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Hawke review into the role and responsibilities of the National Capital Authority (NCA).
07 Oct 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council welcomes the ATO's announcement that it will pay GST refund requests on margin scheme transactions.
07 Oct 2011 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council welcomes the ATO’s announcement that it will pay GST refund
requests on margin scheme transactions.
04 Oct 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council has welcomed the announcement of successful applicants for round four funding under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).
30 Sep 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney's ambitions for a world class convention and exhibition facility have been elevated by the decision to broaden opportunities for private sector innovation across the precinct.
29 Sep 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) welcomes the announcement of the new membership of the Social Housing Advisory Committee.
23 Sep 2011 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The industry has welcomed the announcement that GST will not be retrospectively applied to homes built under development lease arrangements.
23 Sep 2011 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council welcomes Assistant Treasurer Shorten’s announcement of new
rules that declare sales of homes built under development lease arrangements commenced before 27 January 2011 will not pay GST.
22 Sep 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
ClimateWorks Australia, working with the Property Council, today released the report of its Unlocking Barriers to Cogeneration project. The report identifies a number of solutions for greater deployment of cogeneration.
22 Sep 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has released the list of finalists for the 2011 Retail Property Awards with the winners to be announced at the Awards dinner on October 7. The Retail Property Awards recognise innovation by retail property owners and managers throughout Queensland.
22 Sep 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Brisbane’s commercial market is continuing to lead the property sector’s recovery and is dramatically demonstrating the important role of property in transmitting the benefits of the mining boom to the broader Queensland economy, according to the Property Council of Australia.
16 Sep 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The appointment of Treasurer Andrew Fraser as Deputy Premier of Queensland was welcomed by the property industry at what is a critical time for the sector, according to the Property Council of Australia.
06 Sep 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government’s decision to target stamp duty concessions to new housing supply is a smart choice, according to the Property Council of Australia.
25 Aug 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
At the Property Council of Australia’s Downtown Premier’s lunch today (25 August 2011) Premier Anna Bligh announced that the Queensland Major Projects Office (MPO) was officially open for business.
24 Aug 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division
A report has found that up to a 35 per cent efficiency gain could be achieved if local government sees structural reform in Tasmania.
22 Aug 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division
The property industry is Tasmania's largest private sector industry, generating over 45,000 jobs and more than $5 billion in economic growth, according to new figures released by the Property Council of Australia Tasmanian division.
19 Aug 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Property Council of Australia (WA Division) and the Residential Development Council (RDC) have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that they will concurrently work with the Western Australian Government to undertake Strategic Assessments of new residential projects.
18 Aug 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has slammed today’s announcement of the extension of the NABERS rating tool scale from five stars to six.
15 Aug 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed the announcement by ACT Treasurer, Andrew Barr, that the ACT Government will market test the delivery of new government office accommodation in Gungahlin and Civic.
08 Aug 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The National Gallery of Australia has been awarded the ACT’s highest honour for development and construction.
08 Aug 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has applauded the announcement of an orderly leadership transition from Premier Mike Rann to Jay Weatherill, saying certainty delivered by the October 20 date will help ensure Premier Rann’s legacy of reform can continue.
08 Aug 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The property industry’s best and brightest were tonight acknowledged at the Property Council’s ACT Awards Night and Gala Ball, presented by St Hilliers.
03 Aug 2011 - Media release added by National Office
Office markets around Australia have strengthened on the back of occupier confidence, accoding to the latest Office Market Report from the Property Council.
13 Jul 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
A review of the State’s planning and development assessment legislation should be used to build a more efficient, simple and transparent system.
07 Jul 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today warmly welcomed the announcement that Commonwealth funds will be committed for the Majura Parkway.
01 Jul 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The new Lease Variation Charge which comes into effect today will see the introduction
of a massive new tax of residential housing, through the introduction of excessive
charges for lease variations, according to the Property Council of Australia.
27 Jun 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government’s decision to extend a discount on infrastructure charges in growth centres has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
24 Jun 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Senate’s passing of crucial changes to tax legislation regarding the delivery of homes under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is a great win for Australian working families and for the continued supply of affordable housing.
24 Jun 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The announcement of an in-principle deal allowing NBN Co access to Telstra’s existing infrastructure will markedly improve delivery timeframes for new and existing developments.
17 Jun 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The determination of major projects that create housing and jobs is being exposed to local politics and made more inefficient, according to the Property Council of Australia.
16 Jun 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division
The Premier and Treasurer, Lara Gidding’s first Budget has delivered a bitter sweet economic plan to address the tough financial times that lie ahead for Tasmania.
16 Jun 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
A $10,000 grant to new home buyers will bolster housing affordability across the community and provide a critical stimulus to the Queensland property industry, according to the Property Council of Australia.
10 Jun 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
Important details on new tax on residential housing in the Territory, to be introduced on 1 July 2011 as part of the 2012 Budget, need to be made publicly available as a matter of urgency according to the Property Council.
09 Jun 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
Treasurer Jack Snelling’s first Budget was one of consolidation that delivered few surprises. And while it unwound some unpopular spending cuts and maintained infrastructure spending critical to the state’s growth industries, ongoing tax constraints on South Australia’s property sector remain a hurdle to investment and economic growth.
02 Jun 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Victorian Government’s on the creation of the an Urban Renewal Authority in Victoria will be established through the introduction of the Victorian Urban Development Authority Amendment (Urban Renewal Authority Victoria) Bill 2011.
26 May 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia is calling on Queensland’s 73 local governments to support jobs in their communities by adopting infrastructure charges well below the capped rates set by the State Government.
25 May 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Immediate cuts in taxes and charges along with action to improve housing affordability are critical ingredients if the Treasurer is to deliver a successful 2011-12 State Budget according to the Property Council of Australia.
23 May 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Brisbane City Council’s decision to extend the time available for developers to access a vital subsidy for infrastructure charges.
18 May 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) welcomes the Federal Government’s release today of Our Cities, Our Future – A National Urban Policy as being a positive foundation to build on for much-needed change in the way cities and regional areas are planned and serviced.
18 May 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of Our Cities, Our Future – a National Urban Policy, and called on Australia’s nine governments and 565 councils to agree on a funded implementation plan.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
ARK, located in the heart of North Sydney’s CBD, has won the Baulderstone Award for Best Sustainable Development – New Buildings at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney’s Lansdowne Gardens has won the Gadens Lawyers Award for Best Retirement Development at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Natalie Myatt from Stockland has been named the Future Leader of the Year at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The National Portrait Gallery of Australia, located in Canberra, has won the John Holland Award for Best Public Building at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Housing NSW has won the State Property Authority Award for Government Leadership at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Minister for Planning’s announcement today that the Coalition Government will establish an independent advisory committee to review possible urban growth boundary (UGB) inclusions.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney Harbour YHA has won the Ryan Lawyers Award for Best Tourism & Leisure Development and the S4B Studio Award for Best Heritage & Adaptive Reuse at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Village, located in Balgowlah NSW, has won the Woodhead Award for Best Mixed-Use Development Community at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
16 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Innovation Campus, located in Wollongong NSW, has won the Bluescope Buildings Award for Best Business and Industrial Park at the 2011 Property Council of Australia/ Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards
15 May 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council welcomed the Victorian Coalition Government’s announcement at the weekend that it will release a position paper in June 2011 on the Victorian Fire Services Levy (FSL) and looks forward to seeing the finer details of the Victorian Government initiative.
13 May 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Today’s release of Sustainable Australia- Sustainable Communities, the Government’s population strategy, reveals housing policy has become the latest Government evictee.
13 May 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Gillard Government's Population Strategy runs the risk of damaging Australia's long-term prosperity, says the Property Council.
12 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government's decision to axe the ad valorem tax on property has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
11 May 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
New infrastructure investment in the ACT by the Commonwealth Government has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
10 May 2011 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has welcomed initiatives in the 2011 Federal Budget, but says the Government needs to define how it will join up urban programs to regional and population policies.
10 May 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) welcomes the Federal Government’s budget announcement of an upcoming National Urban Policy which provides the first step in providing Australians with a long‑term strategic plan for our urban centres.
06 May 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall, is proud to announce that Ark has won the NSW Development of the Year Award for 2011.
05 May 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today called for a public inquiry to be conducted into the planned construction of a new ACT Government Office Building, announced in the 2011-12 Budget.
03 May 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government has today, as part of the 2012 Budget, effectively moved to introduce a new tax on residential housing in the Territory says Property Council ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter.
03 May 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Victorian Coalition Government’s first state budget yet warned against an increased and heavy reliance on commercial property taxes such the congestion levy, fire services levy and stamp duties.
02 May 2011 - Media release added by National Office
Building owners and the community finally have clear guidelines on building accessibility.
01 May 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council called for clarification by The Sunday Age after being misrepresented in an article on Sunday 1 May 2011, regarding the Property Council’s relationship with the Victorian Treasurer and his office.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Australia’s leading property body has welcomed the initial results of the 1.6 million Queensland land valuations in Queensland for 2011, following the move to site valuations in 2010.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia (Victoria Division) has released its 2011-12 Pre-Budget Submission, calling on the Victorian Government to commit to significant reforms in the areas of planning, taxation, housing affordability and sustainability.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
Based on in-depth, evidence-based research, the Property Council has formed a number of key recommendations around housing affordability, accommodating population growth and the liveability of Victoria’s cities.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council calls on the Victorian Government to make sustainable development a key priority. This will assist Victoria to achieve its 20% emissions reduction target by 2020 in a cost effective way.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has extended a helping hand to support the State Government in delivering its vision for well designed and affordable infill housing products in Adelaide.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has commended the Townsville City Council’s innovation to remove infrastructure charges on developments within its core CBD precinct during the next four years to attract new development and create jobs.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The launch of an Australian-first trigeneration project linking two commercial office properties can serve as a game changer in curbing conventional energy demand.
28 Apr 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has called for a greater strategic direction from the Victorian Government in its 2011-12 Pre-Budget Submission. The Property Council recognises that strong economic management is important to Victoria’s ongoing success.
23 Apr 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council welcomes today’s announcement on the Bowden Urban Village
development, saying it opens a new phase in Adelaide living. “This is a major jab in the arm for infill development, and Bowden Village will be the model that Adelaide’s future infill communities will be based upon,” Property Council (SA Division) Executive Director Nathan Paine said.
21 Apr 2011 - Media release added by National Office
Despite assistance and advice from the industry, the Government will delay the implementation of its green investment incentive for retrofitting existing buildings.
14 Apr 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The new Government has a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform NSW into a greener, more liveable and economically vibrant state based on five good ideas recommended by the Property Council of Australia.
13 Apr 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
Property Council ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter, today said that it is vitally important that the ACT Government not give up on the project to develop Eastlake in the event that funding for remediation of the site is not provided by the Commonwealth.
12 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland Government delivered a king hit to Queensland jobs this morning when the Premier announced capped infrastructure charges at levels which will lock out investment from Queensland for the next three years.
08 Apr 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett
Bucknall is proud to announce the ANZ Centre as the winner of the 2011 Innovation and Excellence
Awards, Victorian Development of the Year.
08 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has expressed great concern following today’s release of the new Queensland Coastal Plan by Minister for Environment and Resource Management Kate Jones.
07 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Australia’s leading property body has welcomed certainty around body corporate fees following the passing of legislation in the Queensland Parliament on Wednesday, 6 April 2011.
06 Apr 2011 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Government has moved to delay proposed Management Investment Trust reforms, a move applauded by the Property Council.
06 Apr 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's commitment to fast-track delivery of the North West Rail Link through the establishment of a dedicated project team.
06 Apr 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia commissioned Urbis - one of Australia’s leading specialist consultancy firms - to identify reforms to Queensland’s development assessment system that will restore Queensland’s competitiveness and rebuild investor confidence.
04 Apr 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
An independent and depoliticised process should be used to ensure major investment that creates jobs and housing is efficiently progressed through the planning system, according to the Property Council of Australia.
04 Apr 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
Property Council ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter, has rejected calls for an obligatory new process of pre-consultation before development applications are lodged, saying that real consultation needs to be done much earlier at the policy level to provide certainty for all stakeholders.
29 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has raised concerns over comments made by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman that the powers of the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) would be wound back under a LNP State Government.
28 Mar 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Coalition’s resounding election victory offers NSW the opportunity to capture the new wave of investment needed to underpin strong economic growth, according to the Property Council of Australia.
25 Mar 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed early action by the ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, to implement the proposal by Dr Allan Hawke AC to establish a single agency of nine directorates as the single basis of the ACT public service (ACTPS).
24 Mar 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
South Australia’s burgeoning reputation as a premier tourism destination has received a boost with tourism and leisure developments prominent among this year’s finalists in the Innovation and Excellence Awards.
Three of the local finalists are major tourist or leisure developments, including the much-lauded Adelaide Zoo Entrance Precinct, the flamboyant new Adelaide Entertainment Centre and the new Crowne Plaza Adelaide hotel which has helped revitalise Hindmarsh Square.
24 Mar 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall, are proud to announce the New South Wales finalists for the 2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards.
24 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall are proud to announce the Queensland finalists for the 2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards.
23 Mar 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett Bucknall are proud to announce the Australian Capital Territory’s finalists for the 2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards.
23 Mar 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia, together with national awards Principal Sponsor Rider Levett
Bucknall is proud to announce the Victorian finalists for the 2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards.
21 Mar 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
On Friday 18 March 2011 the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal operation of the Major Cases List within the Planning and Environment effective immediately in line with its trial term of one year to May 2011.
17 Mar 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Local council boundaries across Sydney should be consolidated around key
commercial and transit corridors – with rate pegging abolished as councils grow in size
and capacity.
17 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia, in conjunction with Griffith University, has announced the establishment of the Property Council of Australia – Peter Trathen Memorial Award for Real Estate & Property Development.
15 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council congratulates the Infrastructure Charges Taskforce on the completion of their final report but warns a failure by the State Government to get the level of charges right would only serve to strangle Queensland’s property industry for a further three years.
12 Mar 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
A pledge by the NSW Coalition to axe the new ad valorem tax on property has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
10 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Immediate cuts in taxes, fees and charges along with investment in critical infrastructure and planning reform in Queensland are urgently called for by the Property Council of Australia in its 2011 Advocacy Agenda launched today (10 March 2011).
08 Mar 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The introduction of an interim flood level by the Brisbane City Council will provide clarity to the development sector and help restore investor confidence to the city, according to the Property Council of Australia.
07 Mar 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia is very pleased to announce the election of Mr Jure Domazet to the position of President of the ACT Division for a two-year term.
03 Mar 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
A new report highlights the case for rejuvenating investment in transport infrastructure through the delivery of new rail, road and freight projects that offer a significant economic boost to NSW.
02 Mar 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement by Federal Minister Simon Crean of an independent review of the National Capital Authority to be led by Dr Allan Hawke AC.
25 Feb 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the ACT Auditor-General’s Performance Audit report Residential Land Supply and Development to be tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
25 Feb 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Property Council of Australia and the Residential Development Council welcomed today’s release of a Productivity Commission interim report that benchmarks the performance of planning systems.
24 Feb 2011 - Media release added by National Office
Property Council Academy launched to power industry learning across the country.
18 Feb 2011 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia has elected Mr Lee Pinkerton as President of the WA Division for a two-year term. Mr Pinkerton follows on from Mr Ian Armstrong who completed four years in the role.
18 Feb 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Industry welcomes decision to fully reinstate funding for the National Rental Affordability Scheme.
16 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
A month on from the floods that struck South East Queensland (SEQ), the biggest challenge facing the property industry is the perception that has become entrenched outside the region that we are not yet back to business.
15 Feb 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
It is not surprising that ACT Treasury has underestimated revenue derived from property and land sales over the 2010-2011 Budget.
15 Feb 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has released a landmark study into the capacity of Victoria's state and local governments to deliver on Melbourne's population plan.
10 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council is concerned over the Federal Government’s waning commitment to rebuild infrastructure in Brisbane.
07 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Coalition’s plan to accelerate the release of land through Landcom is an encouraging step towards improving housing affordability.
04 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has applauded moves by Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke to seek State Government assistance into a study to activate the Gold Coast Broadwater.
03 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in the Sydney CBD has recorded its strongest growth
in the past three years – and led to a fall in office vacancy rates, according to the
Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
New data shows that vacancy in Adelaide’s office market has jumped in the six months to January 2011, and urgent action is needed to kick-start the city’s white-collar economy.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Vacancy rates in Brisbane’s CBD have dropped by 1.8 percentage points to 9.4 percent in the six months to January 2011
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for quality office space in North Ryde continues to rebound and has produced a drop in the vacancy rate, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Demand for office space in Wollongong's city centre rose over the past year, despite total vacancy rates increasing, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by ACT Division
The total vacancy rate in Canberra's office market decreased slightly over the six months to January 2011, from 14.1 percent to 13.4 percent.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Gold Coast office market has recorded the only vacancy rate rise in South East Queensland, increasing from 23.2 percent to 24.0 percent in the six months to January.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by TAS Division
Latest figures from the Property Council's Office Market Report show Hobart's CBD vacancy rate climbed to a six year high of 4.6 percent in the year to January 2011.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space across the North Shore has returned, prompting a fall in vacancy, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
Positive tenant demand drove a 2.1 percentage point drop in Sunshine Coast office vacancy to 14.2 percent in the 12 months to January 2011.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by WA Division
Perth’s CBD office market vacancy rate dropped from 9.9 percent to 9.5 percent in the six months to January 2011.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NT Division
Darwin's CBD office market is in good shape by national standards, according to new research from the Property Council of Australia.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Widespread demand has emerged for office space in the Newcastle CBD market, with greater appetite across most grades, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in the Sydney CBD has recorded its strongest growth in the past three years – and led to a fall in office vacancy rates, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in Parramatta has returned, leading to a decrease in office vacancy rates, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
02 Feb 2011 - Media release added by VIC Division
Melbourne’s office market vacancy rate decreased in the six months to January 2011, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Office Market Report.
01 Feb 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has applauded moves by Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Campbell Newman to establish a 30 Day Flood Taskforce focused on determining the scale of the flooding in Brisbane and making short-term recommendations on appropriate changes, if any, to planning and development assessment in the city.
01 Feb 2011 - Media release added by NSW Division
A new report released today validates the NSW Coalition’s plan for progressing new convention and exhibition space for Sydney.
27 Jan 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Low cost housing supply squeezed following the release of the federal government's funding plans for the Queensland floods.
24 Jan 2011 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Australia has taken the unenvious title as the second most unaffordable housing market in
the world, according to the 7th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey 2011.
24 Jan 2011 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council of Australia (SA Division) has called for a radical overhaul of the Land Management Corporation’s role and function, seeking to recast it as the state’s pre-eminent agency for delivering urban renewal projects.
20 Jan 2011 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has drawn on experts from across the property industry to identify critical actions that need to be undertaken to rebuild Queensland, restore investor confidence and create more resilient communities.
22 Dec 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Local councils across Sydney are sitting on almost $560 million in unspent infrastructure levies - and some earn more in interest than they spend.
21 Dec 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Official figures reveal that a new tax on property has fallen short of budget revenue forecasts – giving life to industry concerns it would act as a brake on investment.
16 Dec 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Metropolitan Plan paints a clear picture of future employment, housing and population growth across Sydney – but now needs real tools to deliver on the vision.
16 Dec 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has welcomed the release of the Commonwealth's issues policy on population.
15 Dec 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW has missed a rare opportunity to unlock the full value of its energy assets for investment in infrastructure essential to economic growth, according to the Property Council of Australia.
09 Dec 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release by the ACT Government of consultants’ final reports on Change of Use Charge (CUC) in the Territory.
09 Dec 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The roll-out of the National Broadband Network produces a win for new developments.
06 Dec 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The State Government could maintain its Triple A credit rating and save billions from the budget bottom line while maintaining services and infrastructure investment – simply through the adoption of an alternate financing model, the Property Council argues.
06 Dec 2010 - Media release added by TAS Division
Property Council and Master Builders Association put weight behind reforms to Tasmania's planning system.
01 Dec 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has welcomed the launch of a discussion paper on the National Urban Policy.
01 Dec 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Federal Government has agreed to exempt mixed-use buildings from its mandatory disclosure regime.
29 Nov 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has congratulated the Victorian Liberal National Coalition on its election in what will be remembered as a landmark victory for leader Ted Baillieu and a new era for the state of Victoria.
24 Nov 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed an announcement today by the Premier that the Government will host a building revival forum on the 8th of February next year.
19 Nov 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Liberal National Coalition's acceptance of the need for urban renewal.
However, the emphasis within its 'Plan for Planning' document on the role of the growth areas in meeting Victoria's housing needs neglects to provide a broader vision for the established areas.
The Property Council has long advocated for a greater focus on appropriate infill development and urges the Coalition to reconsider its position on this matter.
19 Nov 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has welcomed Roads and Ports Minister, Tim Pallas’s announcement to release 925 hectares of government land at Werribee.
18 Nov 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed a draft report released today by the Premier which identifies opportunities to radically reform the way new development is taxed in Queensland.
15 Nov 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council WA Executive Director Joe Lenzo has been appointed the new chairperson of the Property Education Foundation.
12 Nov 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
Adelaide’s Central Business District must be recognised as a Zone of State Significance and the city’s next Lord Mayor must expedite reforms that enhance the city’s capacity to compete for people, employment and opportunity.
01 Nov 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The property industry applauds Federal Government moves to re-assert control over the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
29 Oct 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has finally acknowledged what the property industry has been saying for years – infrastructure charges are destroying housing affordability across Queensland, a move strongly welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
28 Oct 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW has missed the opportunity to take a bold step forward in the uptake of renewable energy.
27 Oct 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW should wind back a raft of new and increased taxes on the property sector and head down the path of broader reform, according to the Property Council of Australia.
15 Oct 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Canberra City Area Action Plan 2010-2016.
05 Oct 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomed the release of the Joint Ministerial Taskforce on Tourism, Planning and Investment final report.
27 Sep 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Robina Town Centre has held on to its crown as Queensland’s Retail Property of the Year at the Property Council of Australia 2010 Retail Property Awards in Brisbane tonight.
23 Sep 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia said today the establishment of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority should be matched with mandated delivery targets and timeframes to kick-start the transformation of urban communities.
16 Sep 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia said today wholesale reform of infrastructure funding and delivery is needed following the NSW Government’s decision to excuse 24 councils from a promised cap on local infrastructure charges.
13 Sep 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a billion-dollar, 15-year investment in a building, construction and sustainable industry hub at the disused former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley Park.
13 Sep 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia said today it hopes the new agreement signed between the State Government and City of Sydney reduces congestion in the CBD.
12 Sep 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has welcomed the Prime Minister's new cabinet.
09 Sep 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has announced it has appointed Kathy Mac Dermott to the position of Queensland Executive Director.
07 Sep 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has congratulated Julia Gillard on forming a minority government.
01 Sep 2010 - Media release added by SCCA
The Shopping Centre Council of Australia has welcomed the WA Government’s new Activity Centres Policy.
01 Sep 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the State Government’s new urban growth plan for Perth and Peel, Directions 2031 and beyond.
01 Sep 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Queensland property owners have been saved from big land tax hikes in new valuation legislation tabled in Parliament this week.
31 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government’s decision to abandon the bulk of its reforms to local infrastructure levies will ultimately cost homebuyers.
25 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Ahead of a round of consultation to be undertaken by the ACT Government to engage with the community about the future of our city, the Property Council has released a discussion paper which recommends a range of ways to improve and strengthen future ACT infrastructure planning.
24 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW should seize the opportunity to take a bold step forward in the take-up of renewable energy by extending the Solar Bonus Scheme.
19 Aug 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) welcomes and agrees in principle with the Coalition’s policy on housing, which seeks to increase the responsibility of government at all levels in delivering affordable housing outcomes for Australians.
18 Aug 2010 - Media release added by National Office
An alliance of leading business organisations has called on the major political parties to revitalise Australia’s capital cities.
17 Aug 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Coalition’s announcement that they will fund infrastructure projects by allowing companies to issue commercial bonds backed by a 10 per cent tax rebate is welcomed.
16 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
A new report released by the ACT Government which shows a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the Territory in 2007-08 has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
12 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed details of an ACT Taxation Review to be undertaken by the ACT Government.
11 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Commonwealth’s investment in critical infrastructure projects like the Epping to Parramatta rail line will facilitate growth in population, housing and jobs across Sydney’s west.
11 Aug 2010 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
Darren Steinberg, head of property at Colonial First State Global Asset Managemement, is the new chair of the Property Council's International and Capital Markets Division.
07 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Integrated Facilities Management business line of agency Jones Lang LaSalle has won the Property Council of Australia ACT Property Business of the Year Award.
07 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
A senior architect with architectural firm peckvonhartel has won the Property Council of Australia ACT Future Leader of the Year Award at a gala event held at the National Convention Centre, Friday, August 6.
07 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The 2010 Allan Wylucki ACT Property Professional of the Year Award* has been awarded to consultant Robert Purdon, Director with Purdon Associates.
07 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The National Portrait Gallery has secured the prestigious Property Council of Australia ACT Rider Levett Bucknall 'Property Development of the Year Award'.
07 Aug 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
World-class developments and professionals were honoured at the annual Property Council ACT awards.
05 Aug 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today said that the State Government’s decision to reduce possible building heights in the South Brisbane area conflicts directly with the intent of the Government’s own South East Queensland Regional Plan (SEQRP) and will negatively impact landholders in the area.
05 Aug 2010 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council welcomes the Federal Government's proposal for a tax advisory board.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
Office vacancies in the Adelaide CBD have hit their highest levels in three years but the medium to long-term prospects for the market remain positive.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Brisbane’s Fringe office vacancy rate has reached its highest level since January 2003 increasing from 11.4 percent in January this year to 12.2 percent in July.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Demand for Australian office space has bounced back after the global financial crisis, with research from the Property Council of Australia showing demand over the last six months at double the 20 year average.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Gold Coast’s office vacancy rate has continued climbing and is the highest in Australia.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Brisbane’s CBD office vacancy rate has fallen from a 15 year high of 11.3% in January this year to 10.9% in July.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
Melbourne’s office market vacancy rate dropped from 6.6% to 6.5% in the six months to July 2010.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
New office vacancy figures highlight business confidence in Western Australia despite rising interest rates and the spectre of the Resources Super Profits Tax.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in North Ryde has rebounded strongly and produced a drop in the vacancy rate.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in North Sydney has returned – with net demand reaching its highest level in a decade.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in the Sydney CBD has recorded its strongest growth in the past three years.
04 Aug 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Tenant demand for office space in Parramatta has stalled with an increase in the vacancy rate and a drop in demand.
03 Aug 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The property sector is rallying behind a push to boost participation in this year’s Council elections, with the South Australian Division of the Property Council supporting a Local Government Association (LGA) enrolment drive.
30 Jul 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council welcomed the passing of the VC68 amendment to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by the Victorian Legislative Council today as a significant step for Victoria on its path toward the effective management of the State’s population growth.
29 Jul 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Supply additions have caused the office market vacancy rate in Canberra to increase from 8.6 percent to 13.6 percent, its highest level on record.
27 Jul 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
Commonwealth announces billion dollar green building investment and Victorian White Paper on Climate Change released
25 Jul 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has endorsed a new investment allowance for greening existing commercial buildings.
19 Jul 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Property Council appoints new Chief Operating Officer and NSW Executive Director.
18 Jul 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Building Better Regional Cities funding paves the way for improved infrastructure needed to support a 'Sustainable Australia'.
16 Jul 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has commended Minister Robertson on the release of the Government’s long term plan to secure South East Queensland’s water supply though the South East Queensland Water Strategy.
16 Jul 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia will hold its inaugural Queensland Commercial Property Conference on the 6th of August 2010.
16 Jul 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council of Australia (South Australian Division) has welcomed a proposal put to the Adelaide Park Lands Authority for a Landscape Masterplan that could activate and enhance one of Adelaide’s greatest assets.
13 Jul 2010 - Media release added by National Office
New guidelines for the design of housing will deliver homes that cater to changing needs.
06 Jul 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Property owners and investors across South East Queensland should take heart in the fact infrastructure being rolled will underpin future capital growth in their investment.
05 Jul 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today congratulated Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and the Brisbane City Council for the imminent completion and opening of the Go Between Bridge planned for 5 July 2010.
05 Jul 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia will this week put Townsville under the microscope as the property industry examines the long term prospects for investment in the region.
02 Jul 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The ability of NSW to access major pools of Commonwealth funding on offer for significant infrastructure projects requires a transformation of strategic planning functions.
02 Jul 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Victorian Government must continue its efforts to provide 316,000 more dwellings within Melbourne’s established areas.
28 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia supports comments made by ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, that a greater population for Canberra is needed to enhance the liveability of our city and to make us economically self-sustaining says Property Council ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter.
25 Jun 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
Environment and Conservation Minister Paul Caica has announced that two Adelaide companies have won funding to help cut greenhouse gas emissions from South Australia’s commercial office buildings.
24 Jun 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Another landmark in plans to modernise Australia’s tax regime reached with the passage through parliament of new MIT legislation.
24 Jun 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council today congratulated Julia Gillard on becoming Australia’s 27th prime minister.
22 Jun 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Yesterday’s announcement that the Federal Government has signed a deal with Telstra to deliver high-speed broadband to households is a major win for the development industry, said the Residential Development Council (RDC).
22 Jun 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council has reaffirmed its support for the Government's Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010.
21 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Goodwin Village Ainslie and The Land Development Agency have been recognised in prestigious national awards.
20 Jun 2010 - Media release added by National Office
One Shelley Street has won the property industry's most prestigious award.
16 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia today congratulated Lend Lease on its updated design plan for Barangaroo South.
15 Jun 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
An independent audit of capital cities around Australia undertaken by KPMG and commissioned by the Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) has been welcomed by the Residential Development Council (RDC).
15 Jun 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed the independent audit of Australia’s capital cities by KPMG for the Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) alliance which shows Queensland’s city planning system ranks second in the nation, behind Victoria.
15 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
A revival in strategic planning for Sydney is required to underpin economic growth and create a more liveable and vibrant city, according to a new report released today.
14 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed an independent audit of Australia’s capital cities for the Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) alliance.
14 Jun 2010 - Media release added by National Office
An independent audit of Australia's capital cities has been welcomed by the Property Council.
10 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Councils have no good reason to go on a ‘development strike’ over sensible reforms to section 94 levies and rate capping, according to the Property Council of Australia.
09 Jun 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Government’s decision to continue to finance economic infrastructure through debt in the 2010-11 State Budget.
09 Jun 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Brumby Government’s plans to extend Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary.
08 Jun 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to infrastructure rollout in today’s State Budget.
08 Jun 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has completed its preliminary assessment of the Queensland State Budget against the industry’s priorities and has decided that the Government has earned a PASS mark, notwithstanding the fact that the property industry will again pay more than its fair share of tax.
08 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Eliminating stamp duty for the off-the-plan purchase of new homes will help drive housing supply across Sydney and NSW, according to the Property Council of Australia.
08 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
NSW Government plan to slash stamp duty on new build property will help drive housing supply across Sydney and NSW, and need to be adopted by the ACT Government as well.
07 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Recent media stories about car parking fees charged by the ACT Government for parking on government controlled car parks are unfortunate and have diverted attention from the real problems facing Canberra commuters and the city’s existing transport system says Property Council of Australia ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter.
07 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The announcement of the proposed appointment of a dedicated ACT Government coordinator to drive plans to develop Civic has been cautiously welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
04 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Government’s announcement that the reform of local development contributions will form a centre piece of next week’s state budget has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
03 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia’s ACT Division in partnership with the United Nations Association of Australia (ACT) will be hosting a breakfast for World Environment Day on Friday, 4 June at Hotel Realm.
02 Jun 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
An attitudinal shift is needed across local and state government to re-invigorate employment land development that is so essential economic growth in NSW, according to the Property Council of Australia.
01 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Property Council of Australia ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter, has welcomed the release of the ACT Government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Plan.
01 Jun 2010 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Government's commitment to clarify the enhanced Managed Investment Trust (MIT) rules has been welcomed by the Property Council.
31 May 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
New research reveals established suburbs across Sydney will be among the hardest hit by the new property tax unveiled by the NSW Government last week.
31 May 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today released its 2010-11 Queensland State Budget Report Card identifying a stabilisation of property taxes and ongoing infrastructure investment as critical features of this year’s budget.
26 May 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today applauded the State Government for taking the first major steps towards an entirely new approach to managing population growth in Queensland.
26 May 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council believes that the State Government’s growth management action plan has drawn a clear line in the sand for Queensland’s local governments.
24 May 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today called on the State Government to ensure that measures to improve housing affordability form the central pillar of the government’s plan to manage Queensland’s burgeoning population expected to be released this week.
20 May 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
The State budget has ruled out any increase in the State's key property taxes
19 May 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
The State Government’s plan to relocate up to 20% of its office requirements in the Perth CBD to suburban centres has major implications for the city office market.
17 May 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has welcomed a commitment by the NSW Coalition to oppose the new property tax.
13 May 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Environment, Communications and the Arts Legislation Committee’s Telecommunications Report on the Fibre Deployment Bill released today rubber stamps poorly drafted and incomplete legislation for the Senate floor.
12 May 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has urged the NSW Government to reconsider its latest tax on property that will add to the cost of residential and commercial property purchases.
11 May 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Rudd Government’s third Budget welds key elements of the Henry and managed investment trust reviews with a promise to deliver a swifter transition to budget surpluses.
11 May 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Federal Budget 2010 showed “fiscal restraint” while holding firm on funding for the public housing component of the stimulus package, says the RDC.
10 May 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council of Australia (South Australian Division) has praised the announcement today of a masterplan for the redevelopment of Victoria Square, but warns that the project must commence immediately or risk stifling confidence in the vision.
07 May 2010 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
REIT industry wins major MIT tax reforms
05 May 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The 2010-11 Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, John Lenders MP on Tuesday. Here are the 2010 State Budget highlights.
05 May 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement to fund a masterplan study for expanding Sydney’s convention and exhibition facilities.
05 May 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government has made further progress towards the development of an integrated sustainable transport plan for Canberra with funding for new initiatives aimed at increasing the reliability and sustainability of the Territory’s public transport system. These new initiatives have been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
04 May 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council has applauded the Victorian Government and Opposition for supporting the GAIC model proposed by industry.
04 May 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The announcement by the ACT Government that the proposed commencement date for codification of the Change of Use Charge (CUC) has been vacated until a later date, in response to issues raised by industry, has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia. A final date for commencement has not yet been set.
04 May 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council applauds the Victorian State Budget, but argues it was a missed opportunity to match the State's strong economic performance with further reform.
04 May 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the forward land release program for 2010-2011 identified as part of the ACT Budget handed down today (May 4).
02 May 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Henry Review and Government's new tax plan are welcomed, but the industry awaits a second wave of tax reform.
02 May 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The long-awaited Henry Review and the government’s first wave of tax reforms have been released.
28 Apr 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The release of the Metropolitan Development Program is a welcome step in underlining the challenge NSW faces in converting available land into new housing.
28 Apr 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The independent body tasked with providing frank advice to the Australian Government on land supply and housing affordability has confirmed that Queensland’s housing crisis is getting worse.
27 Apr 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council believes the National Housing Supply Council’s (NHSC) 2nd State of Supply Report released today has made a clear assessment that the future of housing delivery depends on improving the efficient delivery of homes to the market.
20 Apr 2010 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council is calling for bi-partisan support for important planning reforms contained in a Bill to be discussed in WA State Parliament this week.
16 Apr 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Today the Property Council of Australia released a report titled “Sunshine Coast: New Initiatives” which sets out a vision for the future of the Sunshine Coast and establishes an agenda for action that the Property Council will be pursuing with decision makers in government, business and the general community.
16 Apr 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Today the Property Council of Australia released a report titled “Financing Public Infrastructure in Queensland” which provides a roadmap to transform and modernise infrastructure financing in Queensland.
08 Apr 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia fully endorses and supports action taken by ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, in lobbying his Federal colleagues to introduce paid parking in the Parliamentary zone.
25 Mar 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has welcomed the recent release of some one million 2010 land valuations across 23 Queensland local government areas.
23 Mar 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia is urging the Opposition, Greens and DLP members in the Upper House to support the GAIC model the Government is putting forward to the disputes resolution committee.
18 Mar 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today’s release of the five year review of the Sydney Metro Strategy saying it is more important than ever to have an honest discussion with the community on Sydney’s growth.
17 Mar 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
It’s time for Canberra to grow up and take the brave decisions about the city of tomorrow, says the Property Council.
15 Mar 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The State Opposition's proposal to release regular data on housing targets will help hold government agencies accountable for progress against benchmarks.
15 Mar 2010 - Media release added by National Office
After almost two decades, building owners and the community alike finally have a clear guide for providing disability access to premises.
12 Mar 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The major players in the fast-approaching State election have backed many of the recommendations in the Property Council’s South Australian Division pre-election manifesto ‘The ThreePs: People, Productivity and Place’.
09 Mar 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Queensland Government has agreed on major amendments to land valuation legislation following lobbying by the property industry.
05 Mar 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council (RDC) echoes the views of Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek who, at a Property Council of Australia lunch in Brisbane today, recognised the challenges ahead in delivering homes and infrastructure for our growing population.
02 Mar 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Sydney will be better positioned to secure and attract business investment and jobs with new convention and exhibition space being promised by the NSW Coalition.
01 Mar 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council is urging the Government to establish a single planning authority, responsible for strategic, land use, infrastructure and transport planning, to bring certainty back into the planning scheme.
26 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Australia’s leading property body has welcomed the decision of the Queensland Government to reinstate the right of developers to enforce covenants that are not in conflict with achieving improved environmental outcomes.
25 Feb 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Government’s response to the Adelaide City Council Heritage Development Plan Amendments (DPA) as a balanced and sensible approach to protecting the city’s character. Property Council of Australia (SA Division) Executive Director Nathan Paine commended Urban Development and Planning Minister Paul Holloway on his announcement of a public consultation draft of the Heritage DPA.
24 Feb 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The defeat of the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution Bill in parliament yesterday will be disastrous for land supply and threaten Victoria’s competitive advantage to provide affordable housing.
23 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Premier Anna Bligh's confirmation that debate on the Valuation of Land Bill will be delayed follows intensive Property Council lobbying.
23 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The QLD Opposition's plan to oppose the State Government's proposed changes to Queensland's valuation system are welcome.
23 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Calls from a QLD Minister for the Property Council to provide evidence on the impact of the State’s Land Tax Grab leaves industry perplexed.
22 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia today expressed its alarm at the response to the concerns of Queensland’s property owners and investors by the Queensland Government to the growing tax crisis.
22 Feb 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia is again a proud supporter of Earth Hour. We encourage all building owners, managers and tenants to turn off their lights for one hour, at 8.30 pm, on Saturday, 27 March 2010.
22 Feb 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Metropolitan Transport Plan needs to go further to convince Sydneysiders and the private sector the vision will be matched by the right projects and capacity to deliver.
22 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Queensland families, small businesses, farmers and property investors will be hit with massive land tax bills and council rates ....
22 Feb 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The State Government’s proposal to convert the former Mitsubishi site into a ‘green hub’ is a critical step towards a true sustainability industry, according to the Property Council of Australia’s South Australian Division.
19 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Statements yesterday by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) confirm they have swallowed the State Government’s propaganda on proposed changes to Queensland’s valuation system hook line and sinker and have been bought off by the promise of higher rate revenue in the future.
19 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Australia's leading property body has welcomed the responsible action taken by Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor who has announced changes to the way body corporate fees are decided for Queensland.s more than 350,000 unit owners.
18 Feb 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
NSW should pilot the use of Growth Area Bonds – a new way of meeting the future demand for infrastructure that builds economic activity and sustainable communities.
18 Feb 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The NSW Coalition’s plan to improve the planning, funding and delivery of major infrastructure projects has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
16 Feb 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
Premier Mike Rann's opening address at the CleverGreen Conference and Showcase in Adelaide today.
15 Feb 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council (SA Division) today released its pre-election log of claims, entitled "The ThreeP's: People, Productivity and Place".
The recommendations and actions under these three broad policy umbrellas will be critical to ensuring South Australia is the best place in the nation to live, work and invest.
12 Feb 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council today has expressed its outrage at the latest insult to the Queensland property industry, with the Queensland Government introducing draconian legislation that will change valuation practices for commercial property.
12 Feb 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Property Council of Australia ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter, has today welcomed the release of the draft Greater Canberra City Area Action Plan by the ACT Chief Minister, but says that much more work needs to be done towards the development of an integrated master plan for Civic.
11 Feb 2010 - Media release added by International and Capital Markets Division
The Property Council welcomes new Federal Government measures to extend the tax treatment for MITs.
08 Feb 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Local councils in Sydney are sitting on almost $500 million in unspent development levies, according to the Property Council of Australia.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Despite a tough year for South Australia’s commercial property market, office vacancies in Adelaide’s Core remain tight.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Vacancy rates in Brisbane’s CBD have risen from 10.7 percent to 11.3 percent in the 6 months to January 2010, the highest level in 15 years.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Vacancy in the Perth CBD office market increased in the six months to January 2010, but remained flat in the West Perth market, according to new research from the Property Council.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
In the six months to January 2010, the office market vacancy rate in Canberra decreased slightly from 9.0 percent to 8.7 percent, according to the Property Council of Australia’s Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Demand for office space in North Ryde has remained constant, with a slight drop in vacancies in the past six months, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Demand for office space in the Wollongong city centre showed little change in the past 12 months, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Melbourne’s office market vacancy rate slipped marginally in the six months to January 2010, according to the Property Council’s Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Gold Coast office market has recorded the highest vacancy rate in South East Queensland, increasing from 20.3 percent to 22.4 percent in the six months to January.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
OFFICE space vacancy levels in Hobart have risen slightly over the last year, but remain the lowest of the Australian CBD markets according to figures released today by the Tasmanian Division of the Property Council of Australia.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The outlook is positive for Darwin's CBD office market, which is in good health by national standards, according to new research from the Property Council of Australia.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The Newcastle CBD market has seen vacancy levels rise over the past 12 months to the highest level in 15 years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Weak tenant demand has pushed the vacancy rate in Australia's office market to its highest point in five years, according to the Property Council's latest Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Still struggling to shake off the global financial crisis, office vacancy rates on the Sunshine Coast have risen from 10.9 percent to 16.3 percent in the 12 months to January 2010.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Despite solid demand for quality office space, vacancy rates in Parramatta have tracked back up in the past six months, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
South Australian property taxes have more than doubled over the last decade. In an effort to rein in the rampant growth of land tax, stamp duty, levies, service charges and council rates, the Property Council of Australia (SA Division) has released its Tax Manifesto recommending crucial reforms to the property taxation system.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
The weak economy is continuing to bite in the Sydney CBD, with vacancy for office space jumping to its highest level in four years according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
03 Feb 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Weak demand for office space on the North Shore has seen vacancies rise to their highest levels in five years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report.
28 Jan 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
Development assessment processes in New South Wales aren’t making the grade, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (PCA).
28 Jan 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council has today welcomed Treasurer Kevin Foley’s statement today that, if re-elected, the Government will reform the State’s land tax regime.
The Government has promised that it will raise the base land tax threshold from $110,000 to $300,000, with increases in the other thresholds to provide minor savings at the higher end. The Property Council also strongly supports the initiative to index thresholds to average land value inflation, providing more certainty to investors.
28 Jan 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
A lower threshold for renewing strata schemes is needed to lift the supply of new housing and office space needed for Sydney’s future growth, according to the Property Council of Australia.
27 Jan 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Australia continues to be severely unaffordable when it comes to buying a house, according to the 6th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey: 2010.
25 Jan 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council said the Building Minister’s Forum announcement today to increase the energy efficiency of residential dwellings to six stars is a mixed bag.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (PCA).
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, according to new research from the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the appointment of the Hon Martin Pakula to the transport portfolio.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by NT Division
The Northern has topped the class with its development assessment processes, according to new research from the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
A new Park ‘n Ride facility located on Canberra’s south-side will provide real transport options for residents, and is one step further towards the implementation of an integrated transport solution for Canberra, Property Council ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter, said today.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
Development assessment processes in Australia are not making the grade, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (PCA).
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by TAS Division
Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, with Tasmania at the bottom of the class with New South Wales, according to new research from the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia.
21 Jan 2010 - Media release added by VIC Division
Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia.
20 Jan 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
Development assessment processes in Australia aren’t making the grade, but South Australia is well placed to lead the reform agenda, according to new research from the Residential Development Council (RDC) and the Property Council of Australia (PCA).
19 Jan 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council of Australia (SA Division) welcomed today’s launch of the Local Government Association’s ‘Growing Opportunity’ paper – the second in the Association’s State Election Blueprint – as a valuable contribution to the dialogue around the efficient and coordinated delivery of infrastructure.
15 Jan 2010 - Media release added by National Office
Property industry leaders will gather in Melbourne next month to determine how productive, healthy, profitable green buildings will become the cornerstone of a renewed push for sustainable cities.
14 Jan 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
New wide ranging changes to building legislation is expected to add complexity and cost to new developments in Queensland.
14 Jan 2010 - Media release added by QLD Division
New Government figures suggest the Sunshine Coast is well placed to accommodate greater numbers of people.
11 Jan 2010 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia said today Premier Keneally’s decision to extend cuts to stamp duty for new homes will drive economic stimulus and help improve housing affordability in NSW.
07 Jan 2010 - Media release added by SA Division
South Australia has outperformed other states and territories in its planning and development
reform efforts, according to a National Planning Report Card commissioned by the Residential Development Council and the Property Council of Australia.
29 Dec 2009 - Media release added by SA Division
Property Council welcomes increased 30-Year targets for CBD
After many months of consultation with the community, the Property Council is pleased with the Government’s move to substantially increase the population and employment targets for the CBD in the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.
28 Dec 2009 - Media release added by SA Division
Property Council welcomes Integrated Design Commission
The Property Council of Australia (SA Division) has welcomed Premier Mike Rann's announcement of an Integrated Design Commission (IDC) for South Australia.
An outcome of the work of Thinker In Residence Laura Lee, an IDC is recognition of the importance of good design in the public realm for delivering improved quality of life for all South Australians.
21 Dec 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia today congratulated Lend Lease on its selection as preferred partner for the Barangaroo urban renewal precinct.
18 Dec 2009 - Media release added by SA Division
The Property Council – State Government tour of Transit-Oriented Development sites in United States and Europe was value for money for the long-term future of Adelaide and South Australia as a whole. Responding to criticism of the Tour in The Advertiser today (Friday 17 December), Property Council of Australia (SA Division) Executive Director Nathan Paine said the first-hand view of some highly successful developments – and some less so – provided policy makers and other stakeholders with an excellent basis for considering new approaches to sustainable urban growth in the state.
08 Dec 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia today congratulated Tony Kelly on his appointment as Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and encouraged him to embrace opportunities to drive growth and reform in NSW.
08 Dec 2009 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The announcement today by the Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure that state and territories will have capital city strategic plans by 2012 has been welcomed by the Residential Development Council (RDC).
07 Dec 2009 - Media release added by National Office
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed COAG’s agreement to improve strategic planning of Australia’s capital cities.
02 Dec 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the announcement by the Chief Minister of the creation of a new ACT Government department to drive better alignment and coordination of land release, land development and sales and major project facilitation functions for the Territory.
30 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NT Division
The Property Council Australia has today called on the Northern Territory Government to deliver a comprehensive and up to date Metro Plan for the Darwin region.
25 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
Creation of a new state level Urban Renewal Commission is needed to implement quality urban renewal and help manage Sydney’s future growth, according to the Property Council of Australia.
25 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council of Australia said today legislation proposing a ban on political donations from development companies did nothing to clarify a raft of issues.
24 Nov 2009 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
Caryn Kakas, executive director of the Residential Development Council (RDC), today announced the appointment of Nigel Satterley AM, from the Satterley Property Group in Western Australia, as its new chairman.
20 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council says moves to expand the M5 Corridor should be a test of the Government’s commitment to tying planning of the corridor to future land use decisions in Sydney’s south-west.
20 Nov 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council today has welcomed the strong leadership role taken by the Premier on the issue of population growth facing South East Queensland.
19 Nov 2009 - Media release added by National Office
Plans to introduce legislation to facilitate "top hat" restructures for stapled property groups in Queensland to help bring stamp duty relief.
19 Nov 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
Joint Statement by the Australian Industry Group, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the Property Council of Australia, and the Tourism and Transport Forum
19 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The parliamentary report into Badgerys Creek employment lands released today fails a critical test – the need to deliver more jobs to Western Sydney, according to the Property Council of Australia.
18 Nov 2009 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia welcomes proposals to significantly improve Western Australia’s planning system
16 Nov 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
Queensland councils need to develop infrastructure financing alternatives that will reduce the tax burden of new home buyers.
16 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has strongly welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to recommit to the South West Rail Link in a form which would boost Parramatta’s economic role in Sydney.
13 Nov 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The property industry fears the long-term vision of SE Queensland is not supported by the conflicting policies from Government.
11 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has called on the State Government to ensure an Indigenous cultural
icon is delivered at Barangaroo to fill a major gap in Sydney’s cultural landscape and to
further enhance the city’s world renown visitor attractions.
10 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has welcomed today’s move by the NSW Government to embrace a Gross Feed-in-Tariff but urged it to adopt a model that encourages broad-scale investment in renewable energy.
10 Nov 2009 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia is hosting the first one-day conference for people involved in the commercial and industrial property sectors, in Perth on Friday 20 November, 2009
10 Nov 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The tentative signs of economic recovery in NSW should be preserved with an extension of stamp duty stimulus for new homes, according to the Property Council of Australia.
03 Nov 2009 - Media release added by WA Division
The Property Council of Australia is hosting the first one-day conference for people involved in the commercial and industrial property sectors, in Perth on Friday 20 November, 2009.
29 Oct 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia has today rejected calls for limits to population growth in Queensland.
28 Oct 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Rudd Government’s Commonwealth Property Management Guidelines released by Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner, at a Property Council function in Canberra today (Oct 28).
28 Oct 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has hailed the Prime Minister’s plan to force infrastructure and land use planning together to underpin the economic and population growth Sydney and NSW will see in the future.
28 Oct 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Federal Government plans to take greater national responsibility for improving the long-term planning of our major cities presents a major opportunity for Canberra to develop a long-term strategic infrastructure plan according to Catherine Carter, Property Council of Australia ACT Executive Director.
28 Oct 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has hailed the Prime Minister.s plan to force infrastructure and land use planning together to underpin the economic and population growth Brisbane and South East Queensland will see in the future.
28 Oct 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
QIC’s Robina Town Centre was last night crowned Queensland’s Retail Property of the Year at the Property Council of Australia’s new look Queensland Retail Property Awards.
21 Oct 2009 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) exposure draft released this afternoon is a complex 97 page Bill that will require comprehensive review before the Property Council can comment.
21 Oct 2009 - Media release added by VIC Division
Property Council executive director, Jennifer Cunich, welcomed the government’s announcement to extend the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), but implementation of the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) continues to be a major concern.
21 Oct 2009 - Media release added by VIC Division
The Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) will stifle housing supply and destroy Victoria’s competitive advantage to provide affordable housing according to the Property Council of Australia.
12 Oct 2009 - Media release added by Residential Development Council
The Residential Development Council continues to support the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), with round three, directed at investors, launched today by the Minister for Housing, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP.
12 Oct 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed news that the ACT Government is to establish a new department to streamline development and construction activities in the Territory.
09 Oct 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to undertake valuations in some local government areas in 2009/10 following its freeze on valuations in 2008/09.
30 Sep 2009 - Media release added by SA Division
After three months of community consultation, submissions on the 30-Year Plan for Greater Metropolitan Adelaide close today. The Property Council of Australia (South Australian Division) submission to the State Government strongly supports the Plan for its long-term, strategic and structured approach, but also raises issues around the ongoing governance and implementation mechanisms in the Plan.
28 Sep 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council commends the Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel
following the professionalism of its first meeting today, which resulted in the approval of two developments at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus.
24 Sep 2009 - Media release added by QLD Division
The Property Council of Australia today expressed its strong concern about the impact of theState Government's land tax bills now being received by property owners throughout
Queensland.
18 Sep 2009 - Media release added by NT Division
Friday 25 September, will see the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Terry Mills, and Independents Gerry Wood and Alison Anderson take to the stage to voice their views on matters affecting the property industry.
11 Sep 2009 - Media release added by WA Division
The announcement by the Western Australian Government to established Development Assessment Panels is the most important reform to the State’s planning approvals process in many decades.
11 Sep 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia is proud to be one of the major co-hosts of Switch to Green 2009.
09 Sep 2009 - Media release added by NSW Division
The Property Council has welcomed today’s release of the Environmental Assessment of the CBD Metro saying the final plans give certainty to investors and property owners on this important project.
02 Sep 2009 - Media release added by SA Division
In the lead up to Sustainable Home Day, the Property Council of Australia’s South Australian Division has applauded the South Australian Government’s commitment to sustainable population growth and housing strategies.