Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) Bill 2025

The Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) Bill 2025 has passed in Parliament with several amendments.

Past Presidents’ Scholar hits the ground running

Established in 2021, the Property Council of Australia’s Past Presidents’ Scholarship has given final year Bachelor of Property Economics students at QUT the opportunity to establish themselves in industry early in their careers. Half way through his scholarship program, this year’s recipient Benji Hindmarsh reflects on the highlights and experiences he’s enjoyed in the program so far.

QLD Budget: Record infrastructure funding and housing initiatives 

Queensland’s 2025/26 Budget unveils major wins for the property industry, including a $165 million shared equity scheme and a review of foreign taxation settings. 

Brisbane City Council 2025-26 Budget

Brisbane City Council has released its 2025-26 Budget.

Queensland Housing Code

The Housing and Public Works Minister Sam O’Connor has announced at a Property Council breakfast that public consultation had opened for the Queensland Housing Code.

Lack of new hotels hampering Queensland’s tourism potential: report

The number of hotels built in Brisbane over the last five years had fallen by 90 per cent compared to the preceding five-year period. 

Destination 2045

The State Government has announced Destination 2045 – the State’s tourism plan for the next 20 years.

Sentiment survey open for responses

The Procore/Property Council sentiment survey is now open for responses.

Queensland’s best and brightest crowned at 2025 People in Property Awards

The winners of the Queensland People in Property Awards were announced at the second annual gala awards dinner at Howard Smith Wharves.

Survey reveals Cairns Council rates hike could lead to poverty

A survey of nearly 300 retirement village residents reveals that Cairns Council’s proposed rate hikes – up to 800 per cent could push people “to live under the poverty line”.