Chief Executive | Helping the homeless

In the lead up to our (sold out) Property Congress next week, I will be taking part in a two-day walk to help raise money for homeless youth through the Property Industry Foundation.

Chief Executive | Differently hued pastures

All good things must come to an end, as they say, and so it will soon be with my time at the Property Council.

Chief Executive | The power of membership

It’s a phrase that’s embedded in our values and rarely a day passes at the Property Council when you won’t hear the words that ‘members are at the heart of all we do’.

Chief Executive | Action on housing

While house prices may be falling, the Property Council’s focus on housing remains.

Chief Executive | Concrete steps

The IR arm wrestle between business and unions dominated the headlines from last week’s Jobs and Skills Summit, but there were also a number of other important and tangible outcomes for the property industry.

Chief Executive | Summiting Australia’s challenges

Tomorrow the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit convenes in Canberra.

Chief Executive | Our not-so-secret ingredient

New policy papers are being developed, government proposals are being assessed, events are being designed, courses created, research collated, awards submissions reviewed and mentoring delivered.

Chief Executive | Valuing energy efficiency

The Albanese Government has moved quickly on energy and emissions in its early months in power.

Chief Executive | Office demand trumps doomsayers

As the pandemic triggered lockdowns across the country, many hyperbolically predicted that our CBDs would be littered with empty office buildings. Indeed, it’s a claim that is still sometimes made.

Chief Executive | National Homelessness Week

This week is National Homelessness Week, giving us a chance to raise awareness of the impact homelessness has on people and our communities.