The Property Council of Australia announced the appointment of Mr Shane Martin as its Australian Capital Territory and Capital Region Executive Director.
Mr Martin has held the role of National Government Relations Manager with the Property Council, based in Canberra, since 2022. Prior to joining the Property Council, Mr Martin worked in various government relations and consulting roles and held several positions in the South Australian Government.
The Property Council also formally welcomed Amalgamated Property Group General Manager Phil O’Brien as ACT Division President and thanked past President Arabella Rohde for her outstanding service over two terms and her ongoing support of the work the division.
Property Council Chief Executive Mike Zorbas said following an extensive recruitment process, he was delighted to appoint Mr Martin.
“Shane has excelled in his current role. I am keen for him to continue his great work for our industry as ACT and Capital Region Executive Director,” Mr Zorbas said
“Shane’s strategic capacity, integrity and strong connections will serve our terrific ACT Division well.
“My thanks to current Acting Executive Director Ross Grove whose characteristic insight and deft advocacy skills have been put to good use in the role since November,” he said.
Property Council ACT Division President Phil O’Brien said the next twelve months are crucial for addressing housing supply and affordability.
“Improving planning and affordability are essential if the ACT and capital region are to thrive,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Shane will be a strong voice for our industry, champion good public policy and help our members shape a better city and surrounding communities.
“I also thank my predecessor Arabella for her leadership of our Division Council and her tireless and passionate advocacy on behalf of our hard-working members,” he said.
Mr Martin said he was thrilled to take on the new role in the Property Council.
“It is a privilege to be working with this distinguished Division Council and leading the division on behalf of an industry that creates great communities, supports so many jobs and drives economic growth in our region,” Mr Martin said.
“From boosting housing supply to a fit-for purpose planning system and improvements in investment settings, I look forward to working with the ACT Government, the Legislative Assembly and elected representatives in surrounding regions to help our industry improve the liveability of the ACT and region,” he said.