Our advocacy agenda for Tasmania focuses on unlocking our state’s incredible potential. The past few years have seen promising investment in Hobart and across Tasmania, and we’re backing initiatives to encourage further development while protecting the quality of living options and affordability for Tasmanians.
Through our work, events and programs, we deliver value for all our Tasmanian members to uplift the industry and help make sure everyone benefits from the Hobart City Deal and increased investment in our state.
Campaigns & Submissions
Unlocking Affordable Housing
This paper presents an assessment of alternative mechanisms that Government can consider in supporting the delivery of new affordable rental accommodation – particularly over the short to medium term – to take pressure off the broader housing market. The Paper also examines how the Tasmanian Government can work with the private investor market to accelerate the supply of affordable rental accommodation.
Federal Pre-Budget 2024-25 Submission
Beyond a twentieth century tax system, the greatest economic and social cohesion challenge Australia faces is the delivery of affordable new homes for renters and purchasers as well adequate supply for those who rely on government housing support.
The value of goods through Australia’s industrial assets
A new report has shone a light on the importance of property’s workhorse assets – industrial properties – revealing a staggering $1.2 trillion worth of goods flow through Australia’s ‘big sheds’ every year.
Upcoming Events
Our priorities for Tasmania
The Tasmanian property industry is currently being held back by a complex policy environment, high levels of regulation, and increasing costs, and risks that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
Economic growth and progress can only occur if these challenges are addressed with meaningful reform and a policy approach that facilitates investment and delivers outcomes Tasmanians can be proud of.
The Property Council is calling for the Tasmanian Government to focus on five key areas of reform that will ensure Tasmania unlocks its full potential:
- Addressing affordability
- Enabling more rental accommodation
- Planning for our future
- Promoting productivity and investment
- Skills training and workforce needs.
Latest media releases
Property Council welcomes new Deputy Premier
The Tasmanian Division of the Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s new Deputy Premier Guy Barnett MP.
365-day+ assessment timeframe for most TAS retirement villages
A new report card reveals two thirds of retirement village development applications in Tasmania take more than 365 days to be assessed, despite the state’s ageing population and housing supply crisis.
VIC/TAS Retirement Village Manager of the Year crowned
Keyton’s Leanne Zannoni has been crowned the 2024 Programmed VIC/TAS Village Manager of the Year at a Property Council industry event today.Â
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Tasmanian Division Council
Comprised of 17 elected members from across the industry, the Tasmanian Division Council directs the state's strategy and activity in line with the National Board's vision.
The role of the Tasmanian Division Council is to best represent the collective interests of Tasmanian members. Members are nominated by industry peers and elected for a two-year term, with the Tasmanian President also securing a position on the National Board. Division Councils are responsible for all local initiatives, and also leverage the Property Council’s campaigns to achieve state based results. The current Division Council representatives commenced their tenure in March 2025.
Tasmanian Committees
The Property Council’s agenda for Tasmania is guided by more than 50 property professionals who make up five 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 advocacy agenda. Members have the opportunity to contribute to important, focused industry discussions while building their professional networks and knowledge.Â
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 2025.
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.Â
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
Make housing supply a key priority in Tas election: Property Council
Launching its election priority list yesterday, Property Council of Australia’s Tasmanian Executive Director Rebecca Ellston said the need for a change of approach is clear.
Tas Govt back to the drawing board on fire levy
The Tasmanian Government has committed to establishing a working group to develop a new fire levy model following backlash from advocacy groups, including the Property Council, to its earlier proposals.
Could Tasmania become Australia’s Finland and end Homelessness?
Homelessness is the canary in the coal mine to a much more substantial issue throughout the housing continuum, according to Housing All Australians Founder Robert Pradolin.
Programs
Our programs and initiatives help promote a strong future and encourage a more diverse and inclusive industry. Find out more about programs that might interest you.
500 Women in Property
500 Women in Property helps our members promote female talent and empower them to advance in the workforce. The program aims to accelerate more women into leadership positions in the property industry through sponsorship of high-potential talent. Men and women can get involved as sponsors, and women as participants.
Champions of Change
The Champions of Change Coalition is a globally recognised strategy for advancing gender equality and building respectful, inclusive workplaces. We established the Champions of Change Property Group in 2015 to advance this cause in the sector, and today the group involves leaders who oversee more than 25,000 employees.
Girls in Property
Girls in Property is a program that informs high school students of the various career paths available across the property industry. It aims to generate a more diverse pipeline of talent by encouraging more women into the sector. Students gain insights into the industry and hear from leaders about what a career in property looks like.
Corporate Partners
Corporate Partners are member companies that partner with us to sponsor events, programs or campaigns.
We are deeply grateful to our Corporate Partners for their contributions. These partnerships enable us to deliver quality work and experiences for our members, which in turn benefits the entire Tasmanian property industry.