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.
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20-01-12 UDIA Welcomes Announcement of Urban Policy Forum
The Federal Government’s announcement of the Urban Policy Forum has been welcomed by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), the peak body representing the Australian property development industry.
21-12-2011 New Report, New Council, Same Concerning Conclusions
The National Housing Supply Council's 2011 State of Supply Report paints an alarming picture of the housing supply situation in Australia according to the Urban Development institute of Australia (UDIA).
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19-12-2011 UDIA Elects New National President
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has elected Julie Katz as its National President.
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12-12-2011 UDIA Welcomes Appoinment of New Housing Minister
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) today welcomed the appointment of Robert McClelland as the Minister for Housing. The creation of a Ministry for Housing within Cabinet is recognition by the Federal Government that we face a serious challenge in delivering affordable housing to all Australians.
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20-10-2011 UDIA National President on the State of Australian Cities 2011
UDIA National President, Peter Sherrie, was interviewed by the ABC's PM radio programme on the release of the Federal Government's State of Australian Cities 2011.
For a copy of the transcript and a link to the audio file, please click here.
30-09-2011 Axe Stamp Duty - End “Double Dip” Taxes for New Home Buyers
The Urban Development Institute of Australia, in its submission to the Federal Government’s Tax Forum, calls for an immediate scrapping of stamp duty on newly-built homes.
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31-08-2011 Carbon Tax: UDIA calls for Industry-specific Modeling
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to provide the property development industry with greater certainty in relation to its proposed Carbon Tax.
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24-08-2011 UDIA welcomes Changes to Federal Environmental Laws
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the reforms to the national environmental law announced by Tony Burke, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
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10-07-2011 Carbon Tax - What about Housing?
The Government’s Carbon Tax announcement provides little information regarding the impact of the Tax on housing affordability and the construction and development industry.
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04-07-2011 Carbon Tax should not Punish Energy Efficiency
The UDIA insists that the introduction of a Carbon Tax should not increase the price of energy efficient new homes, whilst energy inefficient existing homes remain unaffected.
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05-05-2011 UDIA Pre-Budget Submission
The Federal Budget will be read on Tuesday 10 May and UDIA will we watching closely to see how our members will be affected. For a copy of UDIA's Pre-Budget submission which was sent to the Treasury in January, please click here.
01-04-2011 2011 UDIA National Awards for Excellence
The 2011 Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) National Awards for Excellence were announced last night at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The UDIA National Awards Gala Dinner is a night of celebration, recognising the highest quality developments from across the country. This year’s nominees again delivered innovative and excellent projects which are of the highest standards in the industry.
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01-03-2011 Sustainable Population Submission
UDIA prepared a submission for the Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia Issues Paper. The paper identifies and explores issues around Australia's changing population. For a copy of the submission, please click here.
01-03-2011 National Urban Policy Submission
UDIA prepared a submission in response to the Our Cities discussion paper which frames the Australian Government’s policy approach to cities as the basis for a National Urban Policy. For a copy of the submission, please click here.
09-02-2011 NATIONAL LAND SUPPLY REPORT ISSUES DAMNING VERDICT ON HOUSING SUPPLY
The UrbanDevelopment Institute of Australia has today released the annual UDIA State of the Land Report which provides the most comprehensive assessment of land supply in Australia’s capital cities. UDIA National President Peter Sherrie said that “the Report illustrates the growing gap between land supply and demand throughout Australia. It paints a concerning picture for policy makers and importantly, for new homebuyers looking to enter the market.”
For a copy of the 2011 UDIA State of the Land Report, please click here.
01-02-2011 NRAS CUTS WILL IMPACT ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) opposes the Government’s decision to cut the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) by 15,000 houses. The NRAS program is an important element in addressing the housoing shortage and affordability cisis in Australia.
09-12-2010 NBN ANNOUNCEMENT A MAJOR WIN FOR NEW HOME BUYERS
The Urban Development Institute of Australia has labeled the latest NBN announcement a major win for new home buyers saving them in the order of $3000 per home. “UDIA has been at the forefront of discussions with the Government and NBN Co regarding the provision of fibre to Greenfields and new housing estates since the NBN was announced almost two years ago,” UDIA National President Peter Sherrie said.
08-11-2010 Nationalising Australia's Urban Affordable Housing Problem
UDIA National President Peter Sherrie offers valuable insight into the nation's affordable housing shortage on the Australian Property Investor Blog. To read the article, please click here.
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. ‘ The Review sets the groundwork for fundamental reforms to unlocking land supply bottlenecks.
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.