21 May 2013 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra landmark named Australia’s best heritage development
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
21 Jun 2010 - Media release added by ACT Division
Goodwin Village Ainslie and The Land Development Agency have been recognised in prestigious national awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
08 Aug 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT) has acknowledged outstanding property professionals and Canberra’s most outstanding development projects at its 2009 ACT Awards Night and Gala Ball, presented by St Hilliers.
08 Aug 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Point Project Management has won the inaugural Property Council of Australia ACT Property Business of the Year Award.
08 Aug 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The 2009 Allan Wylucki ACT Property Professional of the Year Award*, has been won by Peter Sarris, Director and Development Manager of NDH Property Services.
08 Aug 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Mark Glew has won the Property Council of Australia’s ACT 2009 Future Directions Young Achiever of the Year Award.
03 Aug 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today released A Sustainable Transport Plan for Canberra, a public discussion paper which identifies current impediments to the development of an integrated sustainable transport plan for Canberra, and proposes a range of solutions.
29 Jul 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The establishment of a joint taskforce by the Commonwealth and ACT Governments to examine the issue of paid parking in the Parliamentary Zone has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia
24 Jul 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Action taken by the Chief Minister to address the development of a sustainable transport plan for Canberra has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia (ACT).
23 Jul 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT) has welcomed the release of a new report by the ACT Government which provides an inventory of 2005-2006 greenhouse gas emissions. Amongst key findings in the ACT Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the significant growth in Canberra’s electricity use.
21 Jul 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today reaffirmed its strong support for increasing density and urban infill in Canberra, but says that Greenfields residential development is also necessary for housing choice and affordability.
09 Jun 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement by the ACT Government of the start of several initiatives to support Canberra’s property industry.
13 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
With the Federal Budget now presented, and the impact on the Territory’s Budget position now apparent as a result, the ACT Government will have to take immediate steps to develop a viable and robust plan to manage the Territory’s economy.
13 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has called on the ACT Government to immediately begin work on the development of a long-term strategic infrastructure plan for Canberra.
11 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia today indicated its very strong agreement with the decision made by the ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, not to enter into a direct sale negotiation with respect to the parcel of land at the corner of Canberra Avenue and National Circuit in Barton.
06 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government has taken one step closer towards the achievement of a sustainable transport plan for Canberra.
06 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra continues to lead the nation in greening the built environment with the provision of $2 million in the ACT Budget.
05 May 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed a range of positive expenditure initiatives outlined in the ACT Budget handed down today (May 5), but says there are mixed messages for the property sector, with some very positive initiatives on the one hand, and some negatives on the other.
30 Apr 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
New rapid transit buses providing better access to Canberra’s town centres and the Parliamentary Triangle will give welcome short-term relief where it is needed on key traffic routes, according to Property Council of Australia ACT Executive Director, Catherine Carter.
28 Apr 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement made by the ACT Government that $12 million will be provided over four years for upgrades to Canberra’s mid-city precinct.
24 Apr 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Recent media coverage about car parking in Civic has again highlighted the need for urgent resolution of Canberra’s ongoing parking problems.
31 Mar 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Proposals by the ACT Government to introduce a number of important improvements into the Territory’s planning system have been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
26 Mar 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Comments by ACT Planning Minister Andrew Barr asserting the Property Council wants to abolish the Territory’s planning system are incorrect.
25 Mar 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government's decision to proceed with the Murrumbidgee to Googong pipeline and buy water from the Tantangara Reservoir is welcomed.
23 Mar 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Peak industry groups call on the ACT Government to revise current planning regime changes that hinder momentum in the local economy.
17 Mar 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
An efficient tax regime among the continued focus areas for Tony Hedley, who has been re-elected as the Property Council's ACT Division President.
24 Feb 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
An ACT Government proposal to streamline planning processes associated with the stimulus package should be applied to private sector projects, business group says.
04 Feb 2009 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s office market vacancy has reached the highest level in nearly a decade.
23 Dec 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Territory Budget mid-year review released today highlights the absolutely critical need for the ACT Government to develop well thought out and sustainable economic policy.
12 Dec 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Commonwealth Government’s response to the parliamentary inquiry report into the role of the NCA.
01 Dec 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra property industry concerned that there has been no response to date by the Federal Government to the parliamentary report on the National Capital Authority.
25 Nov 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Property Council provides a top 10 list of infrastructure projects to drive economic, employment and population growth for the ACT.
28 Aug 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Changes to ACT unit titles law are likely to deter development, reduce supply and increase housing prices.
15 Aug 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has welcomed the release of the ACT Government’s Integrated Transport Framework.
07 Aug 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
A new ACT Fire and Emergency Bill will see services provided to the entire community funded by a small fraction of the community - property.
06 Aug 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Increase in vacancy rates for Canberra’s office market
30 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Friday 1 August will see the event of the year hit the nation's capital with our annual awards night and gala ball at the National Convention Centre.
21 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Light rail debate reinforces need for integrated transport solution.
17 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Recent media coverage on pet ownership in units and flats is a distraction from serious consideration of the Unit Titles Bill.
17 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the ACT government's $100,000 planning study for the Sydney and Melbourne revitalisation.
16 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Reaffirmation of the Federal Government's commitment to the national capital and to national planning is very welcome.
10 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA urges the ACT Government to add Constitution Ave to a list of prioritised infrastructure projects.
09 Jul 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) today confirmed its support for increased density for residential development in Civic and the town centres.
26 Jun 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The current political environment has obscured the benefits of the Canberra Technology City development.
19 Jun 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The continuing reliance by the ACT government on property tax is narrowing the ACT economy.
16 Jun 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
A proposal by the Canberra Technology City data centre provides an important opportunity to safeguard Canberra’s economic future.
27 May 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Developments such as the proposed Canberra Technology City data centre makes the ACT more financially independent.
07 May 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has welcomed initiatives contained in the 2008-09 ACT Budget that focus on addressing Canberra’s skills shortage.
30 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
An infrastructure plan for the ACT would provide a vision and a framework for sustainable development of the capital region.
30 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has today released Initiatives for Canberra: Towards Canberra’s Centenary and Beyond, a major public discussion paper.
29 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has welcomed the new Five-Year Land Supply Program for the ACT, announced by the Chief Minister earlier today.
29 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The economy needs to be driven by a range of sectors so it can weather a reduction in Commonwealth spending and activity.
29 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Uncompetitive tax rates in the ACT are impeding growth and stand as a significant barrier to investment in the Territory.
28 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's future economic prosperity will rely on real and sustained growth in the number of people living and working in the ACT.
23 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s has eight finalists in the 2008 PCA Rider Levett Bucknall National Innovation and Excellence Awards.
02 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Flaws in the Planning and Development Act 2007 identified by the PCA undermine the ACT leasehold system.
02 Apr 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
PCA welcomes ACT review of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL).
31 Mar 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Discarding a provision will remove unnecessary financial penalties imposed on commercial property owners.
26 Mar 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA is encouraging all building owners, managers and tenants to turn off their lights in a show of solidarity against climate change.
28 Feb 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Recent controversy over a temporary carpark highlights the need for long-term solutions to Canberra's worsening car parking shortages.
12 Feb 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
After concerns over funding cuts to the NCA, the PCA has welcomed news of an inquiry by a Parliamentary Joint Committee.
07 Feb 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
Strong demand for Canberra office space continues.
06 Feb 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
The federal government has been called to maintain focus on Canberra's planning through a National Capital Authority (NCA).
05 Feb 2008 - Media release added by ACT Division
A properly resourced National Capital Authority can help Commonwealth Government bring much needed focus to ACT's planning.
18 Dec 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Revitalising landmark Sydney and Melbourne buildings should form the core of the ACT’s mid-city precinct design.
14 Dec 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Record land sale at auction proves the strength of the ACT market.
14 Dec 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
ACT’s newly formed Strategic Projects Facilitation Group will make the territory an attractive investment target.
21 Nov 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Planned A10 zoning, seems to balance addressing community concerns and achieving inner city density.
15 Nov 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Population report highlights need for plan to retain home grown talent in Australia's capital.
15 Nov 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes a planning study for public comment that proposes ways to make the Braddon commercial area more inviting.
13 Nov 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) congratulates John Robertson as the new CEO of the Land Development Agency.
01 Nov 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Investing funds to commence design work on the Gungahlin Town Centre will enable growth.
29 Oct 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Catherine Carter uncovers the myth of negative gearing.
10 Oct 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Sale of the QEII site is welcomed, but the hidden nature should not be repeated, the PCA argues.
23 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Reforms to the Planning & Development Bill will be mostly welcomed, but "use as development" threatens certainty.
16 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
An adequate supply of "on the shelf" land needs to be planned and quickly released to meet market conditions.
15 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
A turnaround of nearly $200 million in one year is extraordinary, but follows a pattern of revenue being significantly underestimated by the ACT Government.
13 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the release of an additional 1,000 residential blocks in Casey in 2007-2008 to meet high demand.
13 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA's 'Winter Wonderland' awards night and gala ball was a stunning success, with several prominent Canberrans receiving recognition.
09 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's office market has continued to tighten, posting its lowest office vacancy rate since January 1990.
09 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) again calls on ACT Government to release sites, as a matter of urgency to meet demand.
06 Aug 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Friday 10 August is the night when the Property Council of Australia (ACT) will hold its 'Winter Wonderland' awards night and gala ball.
21 Jun 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra engineer Emily Mudge is the inaugural winner of the ISIS Projects Future Leader Award at the 2007 PCA/Rider Hunt Innovation and Excellence Awards.
18 Jun 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) has responded to comments that it lacks credibility for asking questions about revenue initiatives.
06 Jun 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has again called on the Government to address urgent car parking problems in Civic and the town centres in the ACT.
05 Jun 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The property sector is reeling under the impact of a big-spending ACT Government Budget.
30 May 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Government will invest funds to increase parking in the city, but much more needs to be done.
29 May 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The release of land at Section 63 is welcomed for the Civic, but there will still be a significant ongoing shortage of parking.
09 May 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The 2007/08 Federal Budget has opportunities for Canberra but the ACT Government must act fast.
30 Apr 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's Civic will still be 10,000 car spaces short, regardless of whether Sustainable Transport Plan targets are reached.
13 Apr 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA applauds the ACT Chief Minister's decisive new initiative to tackle economic, social and environmental sustainability.
12 Apr 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Chief Minister's land release plan sends a strong message that he is responding to industry and community concerns.
22 Mar 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Locking in details of the Griffin Legacy now won't allow for contemporary issues to be addressed later.
15 Mar 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Inclusionary zoning is a tokenistic gesture that will not genuinely address housing affordability issues.
06 Mar 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the introduction of the City Centre and Marketing Improvements Levy.
01 Mar 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has cautiously welcomed the Draft Parking Strategy for the ACT.
16 Feb 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government's recently announced surplus has occurred because of massive increases in taxes, fees and charges.
08 Feb 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's office market has posted its lowest office vacancy rates in 16 years, after rates fell 0.3 percentage points to 1.8%.
05 Feb 2007 - Media release added by National Office
Australia and Canada sign construction agreement that will benefit both economies.
05 Feb 2007 - Media release added by ACT Division
Planning reform, infrastructure planning and tax efficiency will be key priorities for the PCA's new ACT President, Mr Tony Hedley.
14 Dec 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA is disappointment in the ACT Liberal Party's decision to oppose the introduction of a City Heart Levy for Civic.
13 Dec 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the release of the ACT Auditor-General's report into the sale of the Epicentre site at Fyshwick.
12 Dec 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the decision to release 500 residential blocks to the market next year.
21 Nov 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) has called on the ACT Government to urgently resolve the looming car parking crisis in Canberra's CBD.
05 Sep 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) outlines the property industry's response to the exposure draft Planning and Development Bill 2006.
31 Aug 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The best way to achieve full market value for a site is to take it to market through a public auction.
07 Aug 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Challenger Financial Services Group has won the prestigious 2006 Property Council of Australia / Rider Hunt Award for Canberra.
05 Aug 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's business heavyweights flocked to property's most glittering event last night - the PCA's annual Awards Night & Gala Ball
02 Aug 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra's office market continues to experience its lowest vacancy rates for almost 15 years.
20 Jul 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Many commercial property owners face bills 60% higher than last year as the new $20M Fire & Emergency Services Levy kicks in.
13 Jul 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes release of new draft legislation designed to deliver a simpler, faster and more effective planning system for ACT.
30 Jun 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
From tomorrow, property taxes in Canberra will rise to as high as 60% for some people.
27 Jun 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has slammed massive increases in taxes on property owners announced in the 2006/07 ACT Budget as inefficient and unfair.
07 Jun 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Housing affordability in the ACT was dealt a savage blow when the ACT Budget was brought down yesterday.
02 Jun 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the announcement of phasing out the lengthy validation processes for development applications.
29 May 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
If Canberra is to have a vibrant future then ACT and Commonwealth Government rhetoric has to be turned into reality.
11 May 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Griffin Legacy blueprint to transform West Basin into a bustling business and tourism zone has been firmly placed on the agenda.
10 May 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) has welcomed initiatives outlined in last night's Federal Budget for the major boost they will provide the ACT.
09 May 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Federal Government has used this year's budget to claim a significant role in funding infrastructure around the country.
18 Apr 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Commercial rivals will not be able to use the planning system to stifle their competitors through the third party appeal process under a new regulation.
28 Mar 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Government-related charges account for a quarter of the total cost of some new Canberra housing packages.
09 Feb 2006 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s office market is experiencing its lowest vacancy for almost 15 years, after rates fell a further 0.8% to 2.1%.
20 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Planning and Land Authority has been successful in its application for Commonwealth funding to cut red tape.
14 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council will continue to work with the ACT Government to develop strategies to revitalise Civic.
08 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
A suggestion made to discourage car parking in Civic should not be built into the broader strategic vision for central Canberra.
07 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
A Canberra Central Taskforce report now opens the way for the establishment of a single-purpose independent authority.
06 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Emily Mudge will shave her head to raise awareness of drug, alcohol abuse and suicide among the young in the property industry.
05 Dec 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Wide-ranging reforms to development application processes and procedures are milestones in ACT's planning system overhaul.
30 Nov 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council's landmark report on population growth and dwelling demand has been supported by ABS forecasts.
10 Nov 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the ACT Government’s decision for a comprehensive review of all expenditure and programs.
10 Nov 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government should be taking the same radical moves to attract skilled migrants as NSW.
20 Oct 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) has welcomed the release of a key strategic site in Canberra’s inner south, known as Woden East.
19 Oct 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the completion of the report on the future direction of planning and development of the City Hill Precinct.
04 Oct 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Planning & Land Authority will eliminate the need for lengthy validation processes for certain Development Applications.
09 Sep 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA urges the ACT Government to build a new dam to support urgently-needed population growth and economic prosperity.
07 Sep 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Department of Economic Development has endorsed population growth as a key driver in Canberra’s future economic prosperity.
30 Aug 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Survey shows small businesses back the PCA's campaign for governments to abolish state business taxes.
10 Aug 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s office market has turned in its best performance for more than 13 years with the lowest vacancy rates since January 1992.
02 Aug 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The proposal to waive tax for redeveloping ageing commercial buildings should be extended to other redevelopment strategies for Civic.
27 Jul 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government is urged to carry out its own study into the impact of population growth and migration on Canberra’s economy.
21 Jul 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Abandoning a range of inefficient business taxes to make Canberra the most business friendly, tax efficient jurisdiction in Australia.
19 Jul 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has thrown its support behind the ACT Government’s Skilled and Business Migration Program.
27 May 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA has hailed the reforms to the ACT planning system announced today as a breakthrough in the fight against red tape.
17 May 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The timing for a proposed feasibility study on a possible new Government office building in central Canberra doesn’t make good strategic business sense.
11 May 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The establishment of a new Central Canberra Taskforce to help drive the revitalisation of the Canberra city centre is a welcome move.
03 May 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA is pleased that additional funds will be allocated to reform the ACT’s planning and land administration system.
03 May 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA today expressed strong disappointment in the lack of vision shown by the ACT Government in its 2005-2006 Budget.
20 Apr 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) is pleased that the removal of planning restrictions for City West will now also apply to the rest of Civic.
13 Apr 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA today challenged ACT Treasurer Ted Quinlan to use a $50 million GST windfall to abolish a raft of inefficient business taxes.
12 Apr 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the recommended final Variation for City West.
07 Apr 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA welcomes the public consultation process directed at the reform of the ACT planning and land administration system.
06 Apr 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Greens propose to mandate that developers set a portion of their major unit developments aside for public housing.
24 Mar 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The ACT Government has failed to eliminate taxes due to be abolished as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on reform.
17 Mar 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Tensions between tiers of government are heightening over the use of GST revenues to retire business stamp duties.
17 Feb 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Changes have been made to remove any doubt that an owner or occupier will be obliged to obtain a professional asbestos report for the premises.
10 Feb 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra’s office market is on a roll, posting the highest net absorption in a single six-month period for 12 years.
08 Feb 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT Division) announced the appointment of a new ACT Division Council for 2005-2007.
19 Jan 2005 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council (ACT Division) has appointed Ms Catherine Carter as its new Executive Director.
01 Nov 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The report Investment Monitor supports the PCA's position that property investment is one of the major drivers of the ACT economy.
18 Aug 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT) welcomes the passing of the Heritage Bill 2004 last night by the Legislative Assembly.
05 Aug 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the Acting Planning Minister's announcement of Draft Variation No 236 for City West.
02 Aug 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT) welcomes the Planning Minister’s release of the Woden Masterplan today.
30 Jul 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia has released its six monthly office market report.
09 Jul 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Rider Hunt Building Award acknowledges the excellence of ACT Property Professionals and celebrates the years' successes.
05 Jul 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the report of the Inquiry into the Role of the National Capital Authority.
01 Jul 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) held a roundtable this week to discuss the issue of graffiti in Canberra and how property owners could be more proactive.
23 Jun 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the Planning Minister’s release today of the new, long-awaited Design and Policy Guides.
18 May 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Masterplan identifies exciting opportunities and a supportive planning framework to support City West’s need to re-invent.
12 May 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council of Australia (ACT) welcomes the Planning Minister’s release of the Woden Masterplan today.
04 May 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
Following is a summary of Budget 2004/05 highlights relevant to the property and development industry.
21 Apr 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
ACT Treasurer, Ted Quinlan, should follow Victoria's lead and deliver a competitive reduction in taxes in the May ACT Budget.
29 Mar 2004 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA (ACT) welcomes the Treasurer's Housing Affordability Measures and Stamp Duty Concessions and Land Tax Rates.
17 Nov 2002 - Media release added by ACT Division
The meeting called on the Prime Minister to refocus Commonwealth interest and attention on planning for Australia’s sustainable future.
08 Jul 2002 - Media release added by ACT Division
Canberra has the least amount of empty office space of all capital cities with vacancies dropping to 4% over the past six months.
21 Jul 2000 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council's Office Market Report reveals that Canberra’s office buildings have the second lowest vacancy rate in the country.
12 May 2000 - Media release added by ACT Division
The Property Council today called on ministers to conduct an impact study on the proposed location for the Supervised Injecting Room.
11 May 2000 - Media release added by ACT Division
The PCA expressed deep concern at the vote in the Assembly against the ACT Government proposal to reduce the Change of Use Charge (CUC) to 50%.
23 Feb 2000 - Media release added by ACT Division
John McFadden of the Hindmarsh Group has taken up the position of the ACT President of the Property Council of Australia.
22 Feb 2000 - Media release added by ACT Division
A new report has found Australia’s capital cities are plagued by infrastructure deficits and deserve more attention from governments.
