With Melbourne predicted to be Australia’s largest city within a decade and our regional cities achieving record levels of growth, the property industry has never been more vital to the health of the Victorian economy. Sustainably increasing the supply of quality housing for Victorians is a key focus for us in 2023, along with enhancing our planning system, releasing land for industrial development and modernising property taxation.
Your support is critical to the Property Council’s advocacy, which enables a thriving property industry to deliver great outcomes for all Victorians.
Campaigns & Submissions
Plan for Victoria Submission
The Property Council is pleased to release our submission to the Victorian Government’s Plan for Victoria consultation process.
‘Target 80,000’ – Property Council 2024-25 Victorian Pre-Budget Submission
The Property Council is pleased to release our pre-budget submission to the Victorian Government in anticipation of the 2024-25 State Budget.
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.
Our priorities for Victoria
Victoria’s housing supply and affordability crisis is central to our advocacy. Our focus areas include simplifying and coordinating the planning process, promoting good infill development to enable Melbourne to grow effectively, and unlocking land for new housing and industrial development.
We are also working on making property taxes more efficient, and supporting the growing student accommodation, retirement living and build-to-rent sectors. Meaningful partnerships and co-creation with governments will be necessary to achieve this.
Latest media releases
Greenfields plan provides direction but leaves key questions unanswered
The 10-year plan for greenfields development in greater Melbourne provides welcome long-term direction for the release of new land for housing and jobs, but fails to answer key questions about delivery.
Tax concessions provide shot of confidence for industry and for homebuyers
Newly unveiled tax concessions for apartments, units and townhouses will provide a shot of confidence for the property industry and boost the supply of new homes for Victorians.
365-day assessment timeframe for most VIC retirement villages
A new report card reveals two thirds of retirement village development applications in Victoria take more than 365 days to be assessed, despite the state’s ageing population and housing supply crisis.
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Victorian Division Council
Made up of 18 elected members from across the industry, the Victorian Division Council directs the state's strategy and activity in line with the National Board's vision.
The role of the Victorian Division Council is to best represent the collective interests of Victorian members. Members are nominated by industry peers and elected for a two year term, with the Victorian 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 and initiatives to achieve state based results. The current Division Council representatives commenced their tenure in March 2023.
Victorian Committees
The Property Council’s agenda for Victoria is guided by more than 400 property professionals who make up 16 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.
Victorian People in Property
After an incredibly successful 2024, we once again invite you to join us for the industry’s night of nights as we recognise excellence at the 2025 People in Property Awards.
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
What you need to know about the Vic Govt housing announcement blitz
The Victorian Government released a slew of housing announcements last week, from tax and land supply to renters’ rights and building quality. Here’s what you need to know.
First Burke Street Mall project in 50 years tops out
Melbourne Walk, the first built project in Bourke Street Mall for more than 50 years, is one step closer to completion following a topping out ceremony.
7 in 10 Victorians think the government isn’t doing enough on housing
One year on from the release of the Housing Statement, nearly seven in 10 Victorians believe their government is not doing enough to address the housing crisis, new polling data shows.
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 sponsorships and partnerships enable us to deliver quality work and experiences for our members, which in turn benefits the entire Victorian property industry.
Corporate Partners can work with us in specific regions or industries, or at a state level.