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Five events not to be missed in 2019

Study tours to Singapore and London, a new Future Cities conference and Australia’s largest gathering of property professionals are just some of the exciting events on the horizon this year.

Marrickville Metro’s makeover

Construction on AMP Capital’s $142 million Marrickville Metro shopping centre is underway, as a two-year project creates 200 jobs and supports a growing Sydney community.

People on the Move

Vicinity Centres’ CFO Michael O’Brien replaces Steve Leigh as QIC’s new managing director of global real estate. Meanwhile Cardno has a new CEO in the Asia Pacific and Knight Frank makes two key appointments.

Don’t break the economy in fixing the banks

“A strong, stable and well-functioning financial system is the lifeblood of the economy. It is important not to break the economy as policy makers set about fixing the banks,” warns Property Council chief Ken Morrison.

A critical time for the property industry

The release of the final report of the banking royal commission, and the government’s response, has come at a critical time for the property industry. As you’ll read in this issue of Property Australia, we’ve urged our policy-makers not to ‘break the economy’ while fixing the problems in our banks.

People on the Move

Romilly Madew AO takes on the top job at Infrastructure Australia, as high-profile property people including Peter Verwer AO, Laurence Lancini AM and the late Stanley Perron AC are honoured on Australia Day.

Top career tips from an industry leader

Amanda Steele’s career has spanned the business, government and community sectors – but property is now her passion. We checked in with CBRE’s executive managing director for the Asia Pacific to learn her career lessons.