The Capital Markets Division is focused on domestic and international capital markets and the investments that enable our property economy. We champion strong and transparent real estate capital markets through our advocacy, thought leadership and networking opportunities, and position Australia as a global opportunity for investment.
Through our events and advocacy, we deliver value for members by influencing industry and government at the highest levels. Our advocacy agenda encompasses tax, financial reporting, market regulation, debt and capital markets and inbound and outbound investment initiatives.
Campaigns & Submissions
Multinational Tax Integrity – strengthening Australia’s interest limitation (Thin Capitalisation) rules
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide a further submission on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share – Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023 (the Bill),following the report of the Senate Economics Legislation Committee and subsequent release of an ExposureDraft for public consultation.
Review of the regulatory framework for managed investment scheme
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the review of the regulatory framework for managed investment schemes (the Review).
Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share – Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee about the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share – Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023 (Bill).
Upcoming Events
Our priorities for Captial Markets
- Open capital flows – Promote initiatives that boost flows of equity and debt capital into the property industry to create great cities, strong economies and sustainable communities.
- Property as an investment class – Ensure regulatory frameworks do not unfairly discriminate against property as an investment class – whether the investment is held directly or through a listed or unlisted property fund.
- A competitive investment framework for property – Champion a globally competitive framework for collective investment in property that attracts patient, long term capital across all real estate sectors, including residential housing.
- Fair and efficient property taxes – Push for fairer and more efficient property taxes and support the drive for economic growth through a whole-of-system review of Australia’s tax settings.
- Reduce regulatory burden for businesses – A continuous reform agenda to strip back unnecessary regulation and red tape that act as a barrier to investment in property, spanning across accounting standards, corporate governance and ESG reporting frameworks, managed investment scheme regulations, superannuation regulations, foreign investment framework, income tax and GST.
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Capital Markets Division Council
Made up of 20 members from across the industry, the Capital Markets Division Council provides strategic guidance in line with the National Board's vision.
The role of the Capital Markets Division Council is to best represent the collective interests of Capital Markets members. Members are nominated by industry peers and appointed for a two-year term, with the Capital Markets President also securing a position on the National Board. The current Division Council representatives commenced their tenure in March 2023.
Capital Markets Committees
The Property Council’s agenda for Capital Markets is guided by more than 150 property professionals who make up 11 specific industry Committees.
Committees meet every four to six weeks to discuss issues and projects relevant to their expertise and the focus of the Committee. Being selected as a member of a Property Council Committee gives you the opportunity to help shape the future and influence the organisation’s agenda. Members have the opportunity to contribute to important, focused industry discussions while building their professional networks and knowledge.
As part of our 40-40-20 commitment to gender equity, all our Committees comprise a minimum of 40 per cent female representatives. Committee members are appointed for a two-year term, with the current Committees commencing their tenure in February 2023.
Awards
For almost 40 years, the Property Council of Australia has hosted the industry’s most prestigious awards. As champions of our industry we celebrate and reward excellence. Winning a Property Council award means truly being at the top of your game.
Innovation & Excellence Awards
The annual Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards are the most prominent property awards in Australia, promoting excellence in design and innovation in the built environment since 1982.
National Retirement Living Awards
The Property Council’s National Retirement Living Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across all parts of the retirement living sector.
Upcoming Academy courses
Comprising workshops, online learning and industry diploma courses, our Academy provides the resources to enhance the professional lives of our members. It's a professional development platform with something for everyone.
Latest news
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Tomorrow I’m addressing the 2023 Economic & Social Outlook Conference, The Australian’s annual policy forum with the University of Melbourne.