Media Releases

Leading Peak Bodies Call For Urgent Reforms to Unlock Benefits of Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Flexibility

As Australia’s energy ministers meet in Adelaide, a report released today by ACOSS, Ai Group, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Property Council of Australia recommends energy system governance reforms to reduce energy bills, cut emissions and accelerate the transition to net zero through smarter energy use.

Property Council supports action on Urban Heat 

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the launch of the Greater Sydney Heat Smart City Plan as a critical step towards tackling the escalating impacts of urban heatwaves in Western Sydney. 

Property Council welcomes housing construction trades on core skilled occupation list

The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed reports that the Australian Government’s skilled occupation core list will include housing construction trades.

Apartment approvals need to continue drive upwards

The Property Council of Australia said it was pleasing to see a significant rise in the number of apartments approved in October, but that volatile numbers need to stabilise in a continued upward direction.

Queensland Property Sector To Play Key Role On 2032 Infrastructure Delivery Board

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the inclusion of Queensland property representatives on the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority Board, which will be tasked with delivering a positive infrastructure legacy from the Brisbane 2032 Games.

Property Council welcomes Senate Economics References Committee report – backs a sensibly balanced prudential framework

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the report of the Senate Economics References Committee on the financial regulatory framework and home ownership.

Build-to-rent bills pass Senate, unlocking 80,000 new homes

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 and Capital Works (Build to Rent Misuse Tax) Bill 2024 with amendments that will deliver the largest ever Federal supply of rental homes.

SA RV (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) welcomes the passage of the Retirement Villages (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024 through both houses of the South Australian Parliament.

Property Council welcomes passage of Help to Buy

The Property Council of Australia has today commended the passage of the Help to Buy Bill 2023 as welcome help for buyers across the country.

Welcome Progress on TODs but Results a Mixed Bag 

Monday 25 November 2024 MEDIA RELEASE  Welcome Progress on TODs but Results a Mixed Bag  The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the finalisation of masterplans for seven Transport Oriented […]