The Queensland Property Council Executive Director Jess Caire has welcomed the appointment of new regional committees for the 2025-26 term in Townsville, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, highlighting their crucial role in shaping the future of Queensland’s property sector.
“Our committees are the backbone of our advocacy efforts, ensuring that local knowledge and strong industry representation guide our work,” Ms. Caire said.
“Queensland is the most decentralised state in Australia and our regional committees ensure we are well placed to represent the sector from the cape to the coast and everywhere in between.
“With rapid growth across Townsville, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, our local committees will be critical in driving positive outcomes for housing supply, infrastructure investment, and economic development.
“We look forward to working closely with each committee, alongside stakeholders and government, to create thriving and sustainable communities.
“Each committee is comprised of a diverse mix of professionals who are all leaders in their respective field and include developers, planners, legal experts, and asset managers, all of whom are dedicated to championing the interests of their local property sector,” Ms Caire said.
Townsville Committee
Knight Frank Partner Matthew Ryan has been appointed Chair of the Townsville Committee, with Angie Hanson from Turner & Townsend serving as Deputy Chair.
The committee, which includes representatives from local development, legal, and architectural sectors, will focus on addressing Townsville’s unique opportunities and challenges.
“As North Queensland’s largest city and a major regional hub, Townsville has enormous potential,” Mr. Ryan said.
“From housing and infrastructure to commercial and industrial development, we must seize opportunities while tackling challenges such as housing supply and economic growth.”
Gold Coast Committee
Carl Bruhn, General Manager at Urbex Pty Ltd, will lead the Gold Coast Committee as Chair, with Melissa Griffin from Urbis appointed as Deputy Chair.
“The Gold Coast is a dynamic and fast-growing city, but its success brings challenges,” Mr Bruhn said.
“Housing supply, infrastructure, and business investment must keep pace to maintain the city’s appeal and economic momentum.”
Sunshine Coast Committee
The Sunshine Coast Committee will be chaired by Chris Graham, Senior Development Manager at Walker Corporation, with Brad Williams from RPS AAP Consulting as Deputy Chair.
The committee will focus on ensuring the region’s planning framework supports population growth, infrastructure delivery, and business expansion.
“With the Sunshine Coast’s population set to grow by 220,000 people by 2046, our priority will be advocating for policies that support housing, commercial space, and transport infrastructure,” Mr. Graham said.
Full Committee List
Townsville Committee
- Chair: Matthew Ryan – Knight Frank Australia
- Deputy Chair: Angie Hanson – Turner & Townsend
- Neil Bennett – Lendlease
- Brittany Curran – Harris Kmon Solutions
- Debbie Gelling – Lancini Property Group
- Paul Goldsack – Paynters
- Tess Grace – Peddle Thorp Architects
- Scott O’Donoghue – Australian Unity
- David Patton – Wilson Ryan Grose
- Greg Sexton – Architectus
- Dale Steel – RCP Australia
- Madelene Tink – Cushman & Wakefield
- Peter Wheeler – Colliers
- Anne Zareh – Brazier Motti
Gold Coast Committee
- Chair: Carl Bruhn – Urbex Pty Ltd
- Deputy Chair: Melissa Griffin – Urbis
- Bianca Barrett – ISPT
- Shaine Beveridge – The GPT Group
- Robbie Blair – RPS AAP Consulting Pty Ltd
- Mitchell Bray – Arcadis Australia Pacific
- Liam Campbell – Queensland Airports Limited
- James Cornish – RCP Australia Pty Ltd
- Michael Cowan – Clarence Property Corporation Limited
- Rodney Cox – Bennett + Bennett Surveyors + Planners
- Frank Galvin – Alder
- Andrew Hogg – Savills
- Stafford Hopewell – Gadens
- Jim Krebs – Rider Levett Bucknall
- Bryce Melville – RedeMont
- Tania Moore – CBRE
- Brad Oliver – Walker Corporation
- Bruce Pywell – AVID Property Group
- Tiffany Richardson – Channel Marketing Group
- Mark Ricketts – Burchills Engineering Solutions
- Sue Ritchie – RP Infrastructure
- Kaitlyn Schneider – Keylin Group Pty Ltd
- Liz Stuart – Turner & Townsend
- Shiva Tabrizi – MRCB Australia Holding Company Pty Ltd
- Simone Unanue – Arup
- Hayley Wardrop – PICA Group
- John Weaver – The Pines Shopping Centre (QLD) Pty Ltd
- Daniel Willcock – Cedar Woods Properties Ltd
Sunshine Coast Committee
- Chair: Christopher Graham – Walker Corporation
- Deputy Chair: Brad Williams – RPS AAP Consulting Pty Ltd
- Cameron Adams – Adams Sparkes Pty Ltd
- Timothy Balcombe – JFP Urban Consultants Pty Ltd
- Cassie Barrett – nbn co limited
- James Birrell – Place Design Group
- Rachel Brook – Napier & Blakeley Pty Ltd
- Andrew Fryer – McNab
- Damian Gilmore – Rider Levett Bucknall
- Mark Grimsey – Kane Constructions Pty Ltd
- Michael Hurley – ARIA Property Group
- Mike Jackson – AVID Property Group
- Ronald Karunamoorthy – Stockland
- Ben Madden-Holmes – Bennett + Bennett Surveyors + Planners
- Sarah McIntyre – Lendlease
- Sarah McMahon – Queensland Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
- Lauren Newton – AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Ryan Parry – CBRE
- Brett Russell – Mosaic Property Group
- Justin Singh – CPM Advisory & Project Management
- Michelle Sutherland – BDO