The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is Australia’s peak representative body for all segments of the urban development industry.  UDIA is a federation of five state associations that aim to promote the urban development industry in achieving sustainable urban development. With an important national voice on development matters, the UDIA takes an active interest in government decisions and decision making processes affecting the industry, and aims to advance the interest of members by lobbying, communication and research. 

Upcoming Events:

June  
1st SA - Quarterly Luncheon Register
5th WA - Members Only Forum - Urban Water Management Register
11th NSW - Winter Lunch - With the Hon. Kristina Keneally MP. Register
11th SA - UDIA Field Trip Register
16th QLD - UDIA Member Luncheon - Gross & Nash Register
18th WA - Outlook@ UDIA Quiz Register
24th WA - June Luncheon - With Premier of WA. The Hon Colin Barnett Register
26th QLD - 2009 UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence Register
26-27th SA - Building Blocks of Property Development Training Course Register


Latest News:

17-06-2009: VP Peter Sherri on Lateline Business "RuddBank Defeat Worries Commercial Property Sector
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17-06-2009: RuddBank Defeat Will Cost Jobs
The defeat of the Australian Business Investment Partnership (ABIP) legislation by the Senate is a major blow to the Australia's development and construction industry, and is likely to put thousands of jobs at risk. Media Release

08-05-2009: Budget Must Continue Housing Stimulus
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has re-stated the need for the Federal Government to continue First Home Owners Grant Boost in the upcoming Federal Budget.
Media Release

12-05-08: Industry Welcomes First Home Owner Boost Extensive
The Urban development Institute of Australia(UDIA) has welcomed the Government's Budget decision to extend the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) Boost for an additional six month, following intensive lobbying by UDIA on behalf of the development industry. Media Release


Reports and Submissions:

May 2009: Submission to the Review of The Australian Taxation System
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April 2009: Inquiry Into the Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009 and the Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009
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April 2009: Activity Centres Policy Position Paper
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March 2009: Presentation by Stephen Holmes UDIA National President: Long Term Planning for Infrastructure and Land Management
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Industry reports:

March 2009:

October 2008: Building on Common Ground - A Community/Business Toolkit for Housing Homeless People
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