Matthew Kandelaars is Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy with the Property Council of Australia. He is the chief advocate for the Australian property industry’s commercial, industrial and living sectors and the architect and steward of the Property Council’s pipeline of advocacy and thought leadership.

Matthew is an accomplished advocate, business executive and strategic adviser. He is a champion for the property industry, having served in separate roles with the Property Council and as the CEO of another industry association, and brings a pedigree of strong member engagement and advocacy that delivers positive policy change, in the traditions of the Property Council.

Having held senior political roles, Matthew enjoys strong and trusted relationships and an excellent knowledge of the political process.