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. 

Latest News:

02-05-2010 Henry Review
The Urban Development Institute of Australia, the peak body of the property development sector today welcomed the release of the Henry Review of Australia’s Future Tax System and the Government’s response.

National President, Peter Sherrie said, "The Henry Review is a far reaching document and hits on the number one issue confronting the sector – housing affordability. ‘
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27-04-2010 Development Industry Welcomes 2010 "State of Supply" Report
The peak body for Australia’s development industry, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), has welcomed the release of the National Housing Supply Council’s 2010 State of Supply Report.

The Report has found that the demand for housing in Australia is expected to grow over the next 20 years with an additional 3.2 million dwellings needed to meet underlying demand by 2029, and that the gap between supply and demand is also likely to continue to grow over this period with a projection of a 640,600 shortfall.
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Reports and Submissions:

May 2010: Response to Position Paper - Proposed Subordinate Legislation to Give Effect to Fibre in New Developments
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April 2010:Inquiry into The provisions of the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2010
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March 2010: The National Economic Impact Study
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October 2009: The 2009 UDIA State of the Land Report
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July 2009: Response - National Broadband Network: Fibre-To-The-Premises in Greenfield Estates Consultation Paper
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June 2009: Interim Response - National Broadband Network: Fibre-To-The-Premises in Greenfield Estates Consultation Paper
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May 2009: Submission to the Review of The Australian Taxation System
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