Australian Property Developers Association Inc

Important update in regards to the Changes to Planning Compensation Claims (Financial Loss) Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. If your land is affected, Best Hooper Lawyers will be able to help you.

As we gear up for a positive change in 2025, we are excited to announce ESSJAY CONSULTING ENGINEERS as a new sponsor of APDA! Their commitment to innovation and engineering excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to advance the development industry and support the APDA community. Their sponsorship will include meaningful contributions to our initiatives and programs, further enhancing the value we deliver to our members. To learn more about their expertise and services, we invite you to explore their official capability statement by clicking the link below: bit.ly/49BVEHN If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities with APDA, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Welcome aboard, ESSJAY CONSULTING ENGINEERS — we look forward to an incredible partnership!

Video highlights from the event "New Victorian Planning Policies: Review & Implementation" 📹 : DLX Photography

𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to all the guests and members who attended our final event of the year on December 3, 2024, "𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻." We gained valuable insights into the Department of Transport and Planning’s goals for the coming year and beyond. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘅. If you did not receive it, please contact us at [email protected] to request a copy. A very special thanks to our esteemed guest speaker and panellists for their time and expertise: Colleen Peterson – Head of State Planning, Department of Transport and Planning 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗶 – Founding Director, Hallmarc Group Mick Meyer – Director, Urbis Moderated by Romy Davidov from Best Hooper Lawyers As highlighted during the event, the Department of Transport and Planning is eager to hear from the industry on all the topics and issues that were discussed. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We encourage you to share your thoughts via the survey link below. All responses will remain confidential, and no names will be disclosed: https://lnkd.in/g8tUTqkt 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gMzZRhf6 Thank you once again for your participation and valuable contributions! 𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 👏 ♩♪♫ 🎄 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🎄 ♫♪♩ #policymaking #planningpolicies #propertydevelopment 📷 : DLX Photography

Last week, a Bill titled the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺) 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 was introduced to the 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, featuring several planning reforms aimed at implementing the Red Tape Commissioner’s Report. Key highlights include changes to the following processes: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀  𝟮. 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆  𝟯. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀  𝟰. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀  𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀  𝟲. 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 This is a great opportunity to discuss the implications of the proposed bill with the development sector, joined by our panel and keynote speaker, Ms Colleen Peterson, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Due to high demand, we’ve increased the number of spots available. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁—𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 https://lnkd.in/g7xpZW_v This event is open to all, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. For more information, please email [email protected]. #planningreforms #VCAT #planningschemes #proposedbill #planningpermit

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One more week until the next event! 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Colleen Peterson, Head of State Planning, will deliver key updates on behalf of the State Government regarding: 1. ResCode 2. The Activity Centre Policy 3. The 10-Year Greenfields Plan The Victorian State Government is seeking YOUR genuine feedback on the proposed changes. This is your chance to shape the future! 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻: ▪️ What policies the industry expects to work. ▪️ Critical actions needed to make it happen – and what to avoid. ▪️ Priorities for each category – for example, would codifying ResCode with a 60% site coverage criterion be acceptable? ▪️ Opportunities for fine-tuning and desired changes. ▪️ Welcomed adjustments and how to implement them. ▪️ Barriers to progress and solutions to overcome them. Your input is vital. Join us and the panel of experts at the event to collaborate and help shape these important changes for 2025. Our Expert Panel Includes: Colleen Peterson – Head of State Planning, Department of Transport and Planning Marc Cini – Founding Director, Hallmarc Group Mick Meyer – Director, Urbis Moderated by Romy Davidov from Best Hooper Lawyers https://lnkd.in/g7xpZW_v This event is open to the general public and members are complimentary. If you are interested in becoming a member, please email [email protected] Here at the Australian Property Developers Association Inc, we are by developers, for developers.

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣: 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗣 Recently, APDA had the distinct honor of hosting Federal Member The Hon Michael Sukkar MP as our keynote speaker. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Scott Morrison'𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. His presentation offered valuable perspectives on both the successes and challenges of the program, sparking considerable interest and meaningful conversations among our attendees. Although APDA remains non-political, we are committed to fostering a space where diverse viewpoints can be heard. We welcome all proposals that aim to drive positive change within our industry. Through our ongoing advocacy efforts, we’ve identified a prominent concern from our members: the significant impact of bureaucratic red tape, which continues to cause uncertainty and delay in the development process. This issue remains a top priority in our discussions with stakeholders, as we work toward solutions that enable a smoother path forward for the industry. Following Michael’s keynote, attendees engaged in a dynamic Q&A session that deepened understanding of the discussed policies and their implications. Post-event feedback revealed strong appreciation for this opportunity to engage directly with a key policymaker—a testament to the importance of open dialogue in shaping our industry’s future. We’re also proud to share that APDA has recently been featured several times in The Australian Financial Review. This recognition underscores APDA’s growing role as a trusted voice in the industry, advocating for a better regulatory environment and championing the issues that matter most to our members. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event a success! We’re excited to keep pushing forward with initiatives that support progress in the Australian property and development landscape. Here at the Australian Property Developers Association Inc, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀. To read the full article, please click on this link. https://lnkd.in/gBuzBrkn #APDA #PropertyDevelopment #HousingPolicy #MichaelSukkar #HomeBuilder #IndustryAdvocacy #AFR

The Australian Property Developers Association Inc is pleased to present our final but crucial event in preparation for 2025. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗦. These updates aim to modernize the state’s approach to zoning, housing affordability, sustainable growth, and environmental balance—critical issues at the heart of Victoria’s future as its population grows rapidly. Join us and a distinguished panel of experts to explore how these reforms might shape the future of Victoria’s urban landscape, and gain insight into NEW POLICIES and their IMPLEMENTATION measures. This event offers a valuable platform for professionals to engage in an in-depth discussion on the opportunities and potential challenges these changes bring. Our expert panel includes: - Colleen Peterson, Head of State Planning from the Department of Transport and Planning - Marc Cini, Founding Director of Hallmarc Group - Mick Meyer, Director at Urbis The session will be expertly moderated by Romy Davidov, Partner at Best Hooper Lawyers. This event is crucial for APDA members, residential developers and industry professionals in property development, real estate investment, architecture, and urban planning, as well as anyone interested in the latest trends in property and construction. Light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this unique chance to expand your knowledge and connect with industry leaders. As always, members are complimentary and all guests are warmly welcomed! To join APDA as a member, please email [email protected] for more information We look forward to welcoming you! https://lnkd.in/g7xpZW_v

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards recently hosted a spectacular night honoring Australia’s real estate developers. Supported by Sub-Zero Group, Inc., the awards celebrated top developers and designers from across the country. Australian Property Developers Association Inc, along with other supporting associations, is proud to recognize the innovation and resilience of industry leaders who, amidst a challenging industry landscape, continue to drive excellence in Australia’s built environment. These awards highlight a commitment to sustainable, high-quality developments that enrich communities and reflect Australia’s vibrant architectural heritage. Congratulations to all the winners, who continue to set the bar in design, quality, and sustainability! #PropertyDevelopment #AwardsGalaEvent #Australia #Architecture #PropertyDesigns