After a tumultuous 20 months we are finally back on track to deliver Australia’s number one property conference in a hybrid format this coming March in Hobart. The Hon John Howard OM AC and Dylan Alcott OAM join an impressive speaker line up of leaders and experts from across the country and the ...

Our cities can’t wait for slow data like the census and community surveys. We need to understand how our neighbourhoods are changing now, says Neighbourlytics cofounder Jessica Christiansen-Franks. From QR code check-ins to daily press conference with COVID-19 case numbers, the pandemic has given ...

David Harrison, industry titan, Charter Hall chief and Property Council national president, is famed for his shrewd leadership and long-term view. As he stares at the horizon, what does Harrison see? As managing director and group CEO of a company with a portfolio of 1,500 properties and $53 ...

“Finally, we have learnt the value of the workplace,” says Woods Bagot director Sarah Kay. How will our new insights influence design for the future workplace? Woods Bagot's 'workplace of the future' in Perth and Sydney. Just like the song Big Yellow Taxi, you don't know what you got ‘til it’s ...

Australia’s population will be one million less in 2022 than expected pre-pandemic. But hidden behind this statistic is a huge opportunity to create more vibrant CBDs and better quality buildings, says demographer Simon Kuestenmacher. The phrase ‘demography is destiny’, attributed to French ...

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RIvERLEE As development director, David leads Riverlee’s development business and active pipeline in excess of $3 billion, both creatively and commercially. With over 10 years’ experience in the property industry, he is enthusiastic about strengthening connections between ...

DIRECTOR TURNER & TOWNSEND Gail’s 20+ year career with Turner & Townsend spans the UK, Middle East and most recently Australia. Immediately prior to her relocation to Melbourne in September, Gail led Turner & Townsend’s Abu Dhabi business. Over the last six years she has grown the Abu ...

Chief executive officer National Housing Finance and Investment corporation   Nathan has been Chief Executive Officer of NHFIC since its inception in 2018. He has more than 25 years' experience in economic policy development and advising across government. In his previous role as a senior ...

MANAGING DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC TURNER & TOWNSEND As Managing Director of Turner & Townsend’s Asia and ANZ regions, Anooj is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the Asia and ANZ businesses. He sits on Turner & Townsend’s Global Operations Board, Asia Board, ANZ Board, ...

DIRECTOR OF AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS AMAZON Craig Fuller, Director of Operations for Amazon Australia leads the company’s Fulfilment Centre, Supply Chain, and Transportation networks. Prior to this, his international, multi-lingual career journey has been with blue chip corporations such as; Unilever, ...

As Congress drew to a close, we gained insights into the selfless leadership of Dr Richard Harris OAM, anaesthesia and aeromedical retrieval medicine expert and 2019 Australian of the Year. He told of the heroic rescue of 12 boys and their devoted soccer coach, who spent 17 days in a flooded Thai ...

AI expert Dr Ayesha Khanna unpacked just some of the smart solutions for human-centric cities. Readying ourselves for an AI-enabled future demands greater accountability and transparency, because “with great power comes with great responsibility,” she said. Khanna is co-founder and director of the ...

“Productive provocation” was the purpose of this session as a thought-leaders with wide-ranging perspectives gathered together on a panel to discuss an issue dividing communities and politics. Nicki Hutley, an economist partner with Deloitte Access Economics, kicked off the debate with a ...

Leading political journalist, David Speers’ one-on-one with Christopher Pyne unpacked politics, polls and the drivers behind the Coalition’s electoral victory. Pyne said the election sent a clear message to politicians. Pyne agreed that negative gearing was a factor in the election outcome, ...

How do we build the best places? Innovative designs, smarter technologies and quality finishes are all part of the package – but cultural change is central, agreed a panel of experts building great places. Matt Billingham, head of real estate at Turner & Townsend, set the scene with an overview ...

A new guide to help property owners cut energy costs and reduce emissions was launched at The Property Congress while Australia’s real estate sector took home GRESB’s top spot for the eight years running. Distributed energy in the property sector – today’s opportunities was developed by the ...

What will Australia look like in 2050? Acclaimed social researcher Rebecca Huntley and technologist Greg Dickason made their predictions. Author and independent researcher Rebecca Huntley has investigated Australian attitudes for 15 years. She made a series of future predictions based on the ...

Reconciliation is not just about recognising Indigenous Australians, Noel Pearson told a spellbound audience at The Property Congress. It’s a chance to “look in the mirror” and to redefine our nation. In 21 months’ time, Australia will commemorate “that fateful boat” and the “extraordinary mariner” ...

How to achieve liveable density? Nation builder Nina Yang shared her insights. Chief executive officer for sustainable urban development at Ascendas-Singbridge, Yang has been deeply involved in Singapore’s nation building for more than three decades. Ascendas-Singbridge operates in 29 cities in ...

Delivering affordable housing is one of Australia’s biggest challenges and opportunities. This was the message from New Zealand’s former prime minister, the Rt Hon Sir John Key. During his eight years in the top job, Key pursued an ambitious reform agenda and won three elections – an achievement ...