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.
2009 UDIA National Congress update:
The speaker program for the 2009 UDIA National Congress ('Making a Difference') has been revealed with the official opening of registations for the major industry event.
With the launch of the Congress registration pack and website www.udiacongress.com.au in November members have recieved their first taste of the program and activities planned for 'Brisbane 09". To read the full article please Click Here>>
Latest News:
14-10-2008: Industry Welcomes First Home Buyers Increase
The Government's announcement of increased government assistance to first home buyers has been welcomed by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA). Media Release
07-10-2008 : Taxes Having a Major Impact on Housing Affordability
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has expressed concern at the increasing reliance of state governments on property taxes and charges, and the subsequent impact on housing affordability. Media Release
Latest Reports and Submissions:
October 2008: UDIA National Submission to: Senate Standing Committee on Economics: Enquiry into Tax Law Amendment (2008 Measures No.5) Bill 2008
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October 2008: Report to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, LandCorp and UDIA: The Attraction and Retention of Small and Medium Enterprises in Transit Oriented Development
Download Report
Upcoming Events:
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On 27 November, UDIA (Qld) will launch a new course in its popular Intensive Management Program titled Managing Sustainable Developments in the Development Industry. The seminar will provide developers and professionals with the latest information on sustainable issues and provide practical ideas and innovations to stay ahead of the field, from town planning to legal parameters, design trends and marketing power. The course is facilitated by Professor Michael Hefferan from the University of the Sunshine Coast and includes a host of leading practitioners in a wide range of sustainability related components of the development industry. Numbers are limited so get in quick, Click here>> for more information or contact Theresa Hillier at UDIA (Qld) on (07) 3233 2711 |
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| November | |
| 19th | VIC - Women in Property Social Sports Night Register |
| 19th | SA - Sustaintable Housing Documentary Register |
| 20th | NSW - Young Developers Christmas Function Reflections on Career & the Industry Register |
| 21st | QLD - Member's Luncheon Register |
| 27th | NSW - Women in Development Celebration Christmas & the Achievement of Women in 2008 Register |
| 27th | WA - Outlook End of Year Register |
| 27th | VIC - Outlook@udiavic Christmas Function Register |
| December | |
| 3rd | SA - UDIA SA Christmas Luncheon |
| 4th | NSW - UDIA NSW Christmas Luncheon Register |
| 4th | QLD - UDIA Christmas Cocktails: Night at the Races Register |
| 5th | VIC - UDIA Awards Luncheon Register |
| 5th | WA - South West Long Lunch Register |
