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Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victorian Division)

VICTORIA

ADVOCACYAGENDA

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UDIA ADVOCACY AGENDA 2016-17 CONTENTS

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UDIA PARTNERS

“From our governments and regulators, we need policy leadership that promotes and

facilitates a healthy residential development industry.

This means taking note of how policy translates into tangible outcomes on the

ground, and if necessary, reassessing policy and regulatory controls to ensure our

economy is both protected and managed responsibly, with potential to grow.”

DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE

URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

INTRODUCTION 4

ADVOCACY SNAPSHOT 6

ADVOCACY WINS 8

POLICY PRIORITIES 10 Planning 10 Infrastructure and Urbanisation 12 Finance and Taxation 14 Sustainable Development 16 Regional Victoria 18

PRINCIPLES FOR THE WAY AHEAD 20

MODULES & SESSIONS

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UDIA ADVOCACY AGENDA 2016-17 INTRODUCTIONDANNI ADDISON URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We are talking each day with government stakeholders and key decision makers. We are working hard to deliver solutions which facilitate, rather than constrain the ability of the urban development industry to deliver new housing, and we are committed to providing the tools and commercial acumen required by our members to ride this next wave of change.

The future is bright for the urban development industry. In Victoria in particular, UDIA’s future is filled with opportunities to increase our standing as the most credible and important voice in urban development, and to further enhance our ability to deliver solutions-led advocacy and membership services that help our industry thrive.

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THE VICTORIAN DIVISION OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (UDIA) IS FOCUSED ON BEING AN UNYIELDING VOICE FOR THE STATE’S HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY.

As UDIA continues to evolve we remain closely in tune with the ambitions, challenges and day to day interests of our industry, and place strong emphasis on supporting our members through a purposeful policy agenda, effective advocacy activities and highly relevant business services.

Over the last year we have shown unwavering commitment to our advocacy objectives and led the public agenda on behalf of our members and the industry as a whole. We have refreshed our advocacy program with new committees and established a clear direction for the organisation’s policy priorities. The committee structure and process now allows us to capture industry views in a much more effective way, further solidifying UDIA as an influential player in policy generation and debate.

UDIA’s reputation as the pre-eminent organisation on housing and urban development enables us to exercise tangible influence with government and key regulators. This is evident in the calibre of discussions we have facilitated between members and the Victorian Government, including the establishment of a dedicated Property Roundtable with the Andrews Government, represented by the Treasurer and Minister for Planning, focused on addressing the health of the Victorian residential property and construction industry.

“IF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY CANNOT ACCESS THE FUNDING IT NEEDS, OR RELY ON INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS, OR

OVERCOME EXCESSIVE RED TAPE, THEN IT CANNOT BUILD THE HOMES THAT

VICTORIA REQUIRES.”DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE


HERALD SUN, JULY 2016

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UDIA ADVOCACY AGENDA 2016-17 ADVOCACY SNAPSHOTThe Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is a nationally recognised body that advocates for Australia’s urban development industry. In Victoria, we inform and engage government and industry members, working to improve the policy framework and business environment across the state.

With a primary focus on the residential development sector, UDIA members are developers, planners, consultants, builders and other property professionals who benefit from important representation to government, policy updates, exclusive market intelligence, high-level networking opportunities, educational events, professional development, and being part of a reputable, knowledgeable and influential industry body.

UDIA’s 2016-17 Advocacy Agenda focuses on enabling affordability and accessibility in the housing sector, reducing unnecessary regulatory burden on the housing sector and achieving an efficient and effective planning and development system that delivers positive outcomes for Victoria’s future.

In addition to the traditional focus on planning, infrastructure and sustainable development, we are working hard to further address industry concerns surrounding limitations to accessing capital and increasing taxation. We have established a new finance and taxation policy committee that is advocating for a more efficient and equitable tax regime, and promoting access to finance from alternative funding streams.

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Some of the key issues on UDIA’s 2016-17 Advocacy Agenda include: • Plan Melbourne Refresh • Infrastructure contributions planning • Metropolitan Planning Levy • Foreign surcharges on stamp duty and land tax • Better Apartments design guidelines • Residential planning zone review • Cost efficient infrastructure standards – addressing gold plating • Post PSP approvals process – streamlining and process improvement certification and compliance processes • Native vegetation clearing regulations reform • Biodiversity conservation strategy • Recognition of objectors – consideration of the number of objectors to an application

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UDIA ADVOCACY AGENDA 2016-17 ADVOCACY WINSUDIA HAS PROVEN ITSELF TO BE A STRONG AND CONSISTENT VOICE FOR THE INDUSTRY BOTH PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY THROUGH REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT, MEDIA, MEMBERS AND MORE RECENTLY, THE CONSUMER AUDIENCE.

WE CONTINUE TO PRESENT EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO POLICY MAKERS AND HAVE ACHIEVED MULTIPLE KEY ADVOCACY WINS ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AND THE INDUSTRY.

• Securing exemptions for members from the non-resident and absentee surcharges

• Commencement of a review of the residential planning zones

• Establishment of Infrastructure Victoria, the Victorian Planning Authority and the Geelong Authority

• Reducing the Metropolitan Planning Levy on subdivision permits saving approximately $50,000 for a typical 500 lot subdivision

• Key wins from negotiations with utility and service providers delivering significant dollar outcomes

• Creating awareness around the current business environment for the development industry

• Obtaining commitment from the Metropolitan Planning Authority (now Victorian Planning Authority) to streamline the post PSP approvals, compliance and certification process

• Obtaining commitment from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to review and expand the scope of VicSmart

• Better connecting the development industry with the banking sector in light of recent changes to lending practices

THESE ADVOCACY WINS DEMONSTRATE UDIA'S CAPACITY TO INFLUENCE AND ACT AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR EFFORT TO CREATE THE FRAMEWORK FOR A MORE RESILIENT AND ADAPTABLE INDUSTRY.

“THE INDUSTRY HAS COME TOGETHER AS ONE VOICE TO TELL THE GOVERNMENT ABOUT THE REAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

THEIR DECISIONS ARE HAVING ON THE GROUND.”



FINANCIAL REVIEW, JUNE 2016


RECENT ADVOCACY WINS

$AVING YOU REAL DOLLARS FOREIGN STAMP DUTY AND LAND TAX SURCHARGES

3% OFF THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT LAND THROUGH THE EXEMPTIONS

$AVING YOU REAL DOLLARS METROPOLITAN PLANNING LEVY

APPROX. $50K FOR A STANDARD 500 LOT SUBDIVISION

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UDIA ADVOCACY AGENDA 2016-17 POLICY PRIORITIES

PLANNING

UDIA is a proactive advocate for an efficient planning system that facilitates a strong pipeline of new housing development across Victoria.

We are focused on providing solutions-based advocacy to influence policy that meets the needs of Victoria’s growing population, and that has a positive economic, social and environmental impact on the state.

We advocate for the supply of developable land and the streamlining of planning rules, in order to reduce cost and delays.

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Increasing efficiency, transparency and accountability in planning scheme amendment processes• Streamlining approval and development processes for suitable developments • Encouraging the roll-out of precinct structure plans (PSPs) to ensure a solid pipeline of new housing that meets population demand• Defining roles and responsibilities for the Victorian Planning Authority that will lead to better facilitation of infill and greenfield development• Improving transparency and accountability in the management of aboriginal heritage on land

“For the sake of housing affordability, councils need to realise the significant

role they play in unlocking housing potential in established, central suburbs.”



THE AGE, JULY 2016

“The combined effect of these regulations will lead to a slowdown in housing supply which has a direct effect on job losses, decrease in investment and lower tax

revenue, leading to a very real and negative impact on Victoria’s economy. This is something our state cannot

afford, especially as we recover from the mining industry slowdown.”



FINANCIAL REVIEW, JUNE 2016




INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBANISATION

UDIA consistently advocates for the timely provision of urban infrastructure and services that meet the needs of Victoria’s new, existing and future communities. We are focused on achieving a more equitable infrastructure funding model that does not have an adverse effect on the affordability and accessibility of housing.

We are also working hard to communicate the importance of infrastructure investment on the growth, productivity and overall liveability of Melbourne and surrounds.

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Creating infrastructure standards that represent the most cost effective approach to delivering and maintaining infrastructure assets and services • Facilitating a fair and equitable funding environment for state and local infrastructure• Streamlining the post PSP planning, certification and compliance processes• Encouraging infrastructure funding decisions that better service new and growing communities across Victoria

“THE MAIN FACTOR KEEPING HOUSING WITHIN THE GREENFIELD MARKET AFFORDABLE IS A HIGH LEVEL OF

COMPETITION.”DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE


FINANCIAL REVIEW, MARCH 2016

“IF WE ARE TO HELP WITH THE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISIS FOR THE

GROWING POPULATION, WE MUST MAINTAIN A LONG-TERM SUPPLY OF

HOUSING.”DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE


HERALD SUN, JULY 2016




FINANCE AND TAXATION

UDIA advocates for a more efficient and equitable tax system that encourages the delivery of urban development and the supply of new housing.

We promote an economic environment that creates jobs, makes homes more affordable, increases productivity and reduces the cost of doing business.

We are focused on driving reform related to excessive and inefficient taxes, and promoting better access to finance from various funding streams.

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Protecting Victoria’s attractiveness to international investors • Making state and federal taxes more efficient and effective to improve housing affordability and attainability• Improving access to capital for housing while protecting the stability of Australia’s financial system• Bettering the administration of the Growth Area Infrastructure Contributions

“Without investment in big projects... we don't get the benefit of jobs, we don't

get the benefit of revenue and we don't get the benefit of groundbreaking and

innovative projects here.”DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE


ABC NEWS, APRIL 2016

“HIGHER CHARGES IMPOSED ON DEVELOPERS WOULD STRONGLY AFFECT FUTURE HOUSE PRICES.”



HERALD SUN, MARCH 2016


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“WE MUST DILIGENTLY PROTECT FUTURE HOMEBUYERS

FROM BEING LOCKED OUT OF THE HOUSING MARKET

BY MAKING SMART, EQUITABLE POLICY DECISIONS NOW

TO KEEP DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON HOUSE PRICES AND

MAINTAIN LONG-TERM SUPPLY OF NEW HOUSING.”



HERALD SUN, MARCH 2016

“Victoria’s population is growing, and from a policy perspective, planning for this population growth needs to be front of mind. The main challenge for the residential development industry right now is to get regulators thinking long-term, so we’re not forced to play a frantic catch-up game when it comes to housing down the track.”DANNI ADDISON, VICTORIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE


THE URBAN DEVELOPER, AUGUST 2016



SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

UDIA leads the way in promoting the sustainable development of housing to generate positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.

We place great emphasis on addressing wider sustainability goals within the built environment, and consistently make the case for sustainable practices that encourage investment and showcase industry innovation.

We are calling for measures to enable the creation of smart policies that improve energy efficiency, attract capital, promote best practice development and serve Victoria in the immediate, medium and long term future.

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Championing housing affordability and attainability for a greater proportion of the population • Improving energy efficiency in residential developments to reduce impact on climate change and living costs• Preserving and enhancing the urban ecology for the enjoyment of current and future generations• Encouraging investment of sustainable transport modes to improve access to jobs and services


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REGIONAL VICTORIA

UDIA is committed to using its influence to drive successful strategic direction and positive development outcomes within regional Victoria.

We play a vital role in securing new investment and creating new jobs for our growing population and work hard to promote key opportunities to improve liveability across the state.

We heavily support planning frameworks that accommodate growth, development and investment in all areas of regional Victoria.

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Facilitating better regional housing strategies leading to more affordable housing outcomes • Streamlining approval and compliance processes for delivering housing and subsequent infrastructures

“GOVERNMENT TAKE NOTE – RECENT POLICY CHANGES HAVE CAUSED SOME SERIOUS LONG-LASTING ISSUES THAT

WILL HAVE A VERY REAL AND NEGATIVE IMPACT ON VICTORIA.”



FINANCIAL REVIEW, JULY 2016


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PRINCIPLES FOR THE WAY AHEAD

Drive the thought leadership agenda and exercise tangible influence with government and other stakeholders

Be known as the pre-eminent expert organisation on housing and urban development

Be the go-to organisation for industry knowledge and business building insights

LOYALTYPossess a deeply loyal membership base as a result of consistently providing solid member services

Offer innovative membership services that respond to the changing needs of our industry

Advance and support the industry in the public arena and facilitate industry recognition and promotion

Facilitate a fruitful business environment by connecting industry and government stakeholders


LEADERSHIP

These principles will guide UDIA as we embark on a journey of growth and as we solidify our long term, sustainable position as the urban development industry’s association of choice.

INFLUENCE

KNOWLEDGE

LOYALTY

EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION

INDUSTRY SUCCESS

DEEPLY CONNECTED

VICTORIA

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