Campaigns and Submissions

Submission – OLG Reforms to the Model Code of Meeting Practice

The draft Model Meeting Code removes provisions relating to pre-meeting briefing sessions, which in effect, should still allow councils to set their own rules regarding pre-meeting briefings. We do not […]

Exit Entitlements, Buybacks, Reinstatements and Renovations in Retirement Villages

Following consultation with representatives of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) on Tuesday 28 January 2025, this submission articulates the retirement living industry’s response to the fourth consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Retirement Villages Regulations 1992 relating to exit entitlements and buybacks, reinstatements and renovations of residential premises and the Property Condition Report (PCR).

SA Property Council – Submission to Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Vehicle Parking) Amendment Bill 2025

Consulting with members across our South Australian Division, the Property Council wishes to express grave concerns on behalf of members with regards to the proposed legislation.

Financial reporting system reform – consultation paper

The Property Council of Australia (the Property Council) welcomes the opportunity to respond to Treasury’s consultation paper (the paper) on reforms to Australia’s financial reporting system, including the creation of a single, accountable body in order to streamline Australia’s financial reporting architecture.

2025 Pre-budget Submission

The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee forthe Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill). The Property Council is the leading advocate for Australia’s property industry. Here in Queensland, we are proud to have more than 400 member companies who invest in, design, build and manage places that matter to Australians. They have a long-term interest in the future of our places and spaces, and are committed to creating great cities, strong economies and sustainable communities.

SA Property Council – Submission to the Draft Biodiversity Bill

The Property Council of Australia and Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) are making a joint submission to the consultation on the Draft Biodiversity Bill.

A pro-cities, pro-investment agenda 2025 Federal election platform

We have a pro-investment purpose – to see the benefits of improving our great Australian cities widely shared by all Australians.

First round consultation on exposure draft AML/CTF Rules

The Property Council of Australia (the Property Council) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre’s (AUSTRAC) first round of consultation on the exposure draft AML/CTF Rules (the exposure draft Rules).

Submission on the application of Thin Capitalisation Third-Party Debt Test and Schedule 3 of PCG 2024/D3

The Property Council of Australia (the Property Council) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) consultation on the latest guidance and rulings for Thin Capitalisation and the Third-Party Debt Test. 1997) in the first year of the new thin capitalisation regime, and the period to revoke elections (where relevant), for a reasonable period following finalisation of TR 2024/D3 and PCG 2024/D3.

Thin Capitalisation Rules: Approach to timing for making and revoking Taxpayer Elections in respect of FY2024

This letter requests that the Commissioner publicly extend the timeframe for elections made by taxpayers under sections 820-46 and 820-47 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (ITAA
1997) in the first year of the new thin capitalisation regime, and the period to revoke elections (where relevant), for a reasonable period following finalisation of TR 2024/D3 and PCG 2024/D3.