The Property Council is doubling its investment in solutions-driven political advocacy.
Our priorities are to:
Australia needs to recharge its competitiveness. The property industry is central to this critical national task.
The Property Council will increase research into evidence-based policy solutions. We'll also run more co-ordinated policy reform campaigns across the country.
The Powerhouse 3D: Advocacy Priorities companion document outlines this exciting agenda.
Julia GillardThe Property Council is one of Australia's leading industry associations and is respected across all levels of government and the community for its leadership.
I am pleased that my government has been able to work with the Property Council on a range of important policy challenges, including the cities agenda, housing, sustainability, taxation, infrastructure and investment.
I look forward to continuing this important relationship as we continue to tackle the big reform challenges of the future.
Whether it's the office, retail, industrial, tourism, residential markets or emerging asset classes, the Property Council gives voice to your mutual interests.
There are already dedicated member homes for many industry sectors,as well as the purpose-built Shopping Centre Council and Residential Development Council.
In Powerhouse 3D, we'll establish and resource homes for the unlistedproperty sector to better represent large property investors, such as superand industry funds, and the private investment community.
The Property Council will also launch a dedicated home for theretirement living sector.
We'll also extend our reach within the private investor market.
All member homes, established and new, provide focal points for industryaction – each with its own staff champions, networking, research andeducation programs.
Barry O'FarrellOver all my years in Parliament, the Property Council has been willing to deliver frank, direct and clear advice about the needs of this city and NSW as a whole, as well as the needs of the property sector. It consistently champions economic growth, a competitive business environment and better governance. These are critical issues as we go about rebuilding confidence – and secure jobs, investment and prosperity in NSW. We will continue to value the constructive policy solutions promoted by the Property Council
Powerhouse 3D will deliver an exciting suite of performance benchmarking tools, including an innovative green benchmarking service.
Our refreshed management toolbox also gives you diagnostic dashboards, best practice guidelines, industry trends, market insights and case studies.
We'll unleash a totally revamped yourbuilding.org website – a one stop management tool shop.
The Property Council is launching an online portal that captures the world's best management thinking, market intelligence and property trends.
We're also crafting snazzy apps that plug you into rich veins of property knowledge – instant access at your fingertips.
Ted BaillieuThe Property Council has been, and continues to be, an effective voice for the views of its members on many important issues.
The advocacy and leadership provided by the Property Council is crucial in shaping effective policy across the nation.
The Victorian Government is committed to working closely with the Property Council to meet the needs of a growing population, and to improve housing affordability for Victorian families.
Powerhouse 3D launches the Property Council Academy, which promises:
Career-boosting diploma courses in operations and facilities management, property asset management, property development, sustainable development, shopping centre management and marketing, as well as property investment and finance.
Critical short courses in property induction and specialist topics that develop essential skills.
Tailored in-house training for your business.
Practical learning from proven industry experts.
Learning that counts – earn your CPD points and get recognition for post graduate courses offered by leading Australian universities.
Bond University and the Property Council will also launch Australia's first Executive Masters in Real Estate, led by a world-renowned property academic.
The Property Council's popular mentoring and scholarship programs will also be expanded.
Our Property Council Academy courses complement hundreds of learning ealize events on topical issues.
Politics is local and so is property.
The Property Council will boost its engagement with Australia's growth regions, appoint more staff in all capital cities and reach out to expanding metropolitan areas.
We will bolster our burgeoning chapters in the Hunter, Illawarra, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and SW Western Australia with more staff resources.
Our recent move to a full-time executive director in Tasmania produced an historic land tax cut under a Labor/Green state government.
The Northern Territory is next in line for a full time executive director.
We're also laying the groundwork for resourced chapters in growth regions such as Townsville and the Pilbara, for starters.
We will also build the capacity to service outer metro areas.
Colin BarnettThe Property Council has contributed significantly on key public policy issues, particularly in my government's planning reform agenda, land use strategy and reduction of business tape.
I am sure that my government will continue to enjoy a constructive and purposeful relationship with the Property Council.
There is greater strength in a chorus of voices united in common cause.
That's why the Property Council is committed to forging alliances withlike-minded organisations.
We're also strengthening our collaboration with other powerful interestgroups, even unlikely bedfellows.
Organisations such as the Australian Conservation Foundation, socialservices disability advocates, unions and the Council of Capital City LordMayors often align with the property sector.
Smart partnerships help strengthen our advocacy while leaving roomto air differences in a mature manner.
Our membership of BEMP: Built Environment Meets Parliament sends a clear message of unity to politicians and policy makers.
Other partnerships with the Business Coalition for Tax Reform, the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council and the Australian Construction Industry Forum, to name few, help harmonise a common voice.
Jay WeatherillI share with the Property Council its particular focus on delivering a more vibrant and active city for all South Australians, and look forward to continuing our constructive relationship as we together deliver on creating better communities under our 30-year plan for Greater Adelaide.
The Property Council is a massive network that connects marketplaces.
Our face-to-face events provide opportunities to swap industry intelligence, make business contacts and forge friendships.
Social media will boost these opportunities.
For starters, our virtual web seminars (webinars) give time-poor professionals access to top quality thinking.
Our private member lunches and 120 industry action committees not only help shape industry policy, but offer access to a network of committed property professionals.
We'll also refresh our annual summits on cities, retirement living and existing buildings.
Lara GiddingsThe Property Council makes a very worthy contribution to the economic debate in our state, and has partnered with the State Government on several major reforms, including land tax, land use, water and sewerage, and housing.
In particular, the Government is working towards a more consistent and efficient planning system, which gives more certainty for developers, and the Property Council has been a valued and determined supporter.
The Property Council does a great job of highlighting the priorities and concerns of property owners, including families and businesses, and the Government looks forward to strengthening our relationship in the future.
The Property Council is connected to powerful global allies.
In the US, the UK and Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and booming Asia we have influential friends.
Powerhouse 3D will intensify these alliances and improve our ability to advocate your interests internationally.
As faceless international bodies relentlessly devise rafts of new finance, governance and accounting rules, our global allies become ever more crucial to serving your interests.
The Property Council's world-wide network also offers priority access to incisive thinking about market trends and business models.
Jon StanhopeThe property sector has been the driving force behind the ACT's excellent economic performance in recent times, and the ACT Government and the Property Council of Australia have a positive and constructive relationship that has helped foster activity and deliver better quality of life to all Canberrans.
The Property Council is a strong and clear advocate on behalf of its members, and makes a meaningful contribution to dialogue about our future, in areas such as planning reform, taxation, infrastructure and sustainability.
The ACT Government will continue to work with the Property Council and its members to achieve our shared vision of creating the best capital city and the best home in the world.
Property professionals are nation and community builders. We play a huge role in shaping cities by weaving the nation's social and economic fabric into places where Australians live, work and play.
We've also taken a huge lead in creating a greener, more sustainable society.
Our industry has incredibly inspiring stories to tell about the enormous community dividends we deliver. At the heart of Powerhouse 3D is a program to communicate these stories.
No boosterism, no propaganda, no spin – just the facts.
Social media offers new channels to reshape our industry image by speaking directly with the community.
We'll also help educate everyday Australians about property investment by launching a new information website called Build Your Wealth.
Paul HendersonThe Northern Territory Government enjoys a strong and constructive relationship with the Property Council of Australia's NT Division.
Their involvement and advice has assisted with the development of robust public policy in the Territory.
I actively sought the involvement and participation of the Property Council in our Capital City Committee, through their support for and understanding of complex capital city issues.
I congratulate the Property Council of Australia on its strategic initiative, 'Powerhouse 3D: New Dimensions', and I look forward to continuing our long and productive association, working together to achieve economic growth and sustainability for Darwin and the Northern Territory.
Powerhouse 3D will counter Australia's emerging anti-growth sentiment.
Australians deserve sharper strategic policy-making from their leaders.
We'll pioneer honest and frank conversations with the Australian community to better explain the benefits of managed growth (and the downsides of stagnation).
The starting point is a longer-term view of our nation's opportunities and challenges.
We can then discuss pathways to shaping economic growth that enhance our social and natural assets – for current and future generations of Australians.
The Powerhouse 3D strategy commits to a major investment in thinking about 21st century nation-building strategies.
Thinking that leads to action.
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