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Join us for an inspiring evening at the 2025 Gold Coast Property Think Tank, a premier forum where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators come together to explore the evolving landscape of property development.

Returning to the stage is Cr Mark Hammel, Deputy Mayor and Chair of Planning & Regulation, sharing straight answers on housing supply, planning shifts, and the development landscape under the new state government. With one year of the Crisafulli government behind us, it’s time to examine what’s changed, what hasn’t, and where we’re heading next.

Following the keynote, Mark will join a panel of industry experts to delve deeper into the issues and opportunities shaping Gold Coast's property landscape:

• Kirsty Chessher-Brown, Chief Executive Officer at UDIA Queensland
• More panellists to be annouced soon.

Exclusive Insights
Hear directly from experts across development, construction, and planning sectors.

Engaging Discussions
Dive into the big challenges and bold ideas driving sustainable urban growth.

Networking Opportunities
Connect with Queensland’s most influential property minds in a relaxed, social setting.

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Councillor Mark Hammel
Deputy Mayor and Chair of Planning & Regulation

City of Gold Coast Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel is also Chair of the Planning and Regulation Committee and represents Division 1 in the city’s far north.

A lifelong northern Gold Coaster, Cr Hammel is a strong advocate for sustainable growth, smart infrastructure investment, and the protection of the city’s unique natural environment.

With the Gold Coast expected to reach a population of one million by the 2040s, he plays a key leadership role in shaping the city for both current residents and future generations. His priorities include guiding the development of a new city planning scheme, supporting the growth of the Yatala Enterprise Area – the city’s industrial and economic powerhouse – and delivering the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre, an integrated recycling and energy precinct that will help build a more sustainable future for the Gold Coast.

Kirsty Chessher-Brown
Chief Executive Officer at UDIA Queensland

Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Development Institute of Australia Queensland (the Institute) since 2018, Kirsty Chessher-Brown is uniquely positioned to lead the organisation due to her wealth of sector expertise. 

Prior to becoming CEO, Kirsty was responsible for the Institute’s policy, research, and sustainability business units. Joining the Institute in 2006, Kirsty has directly overseen the growth of the UDIA’s EnviroDevelopment program and was instrumental in the formation of the Research Foundation. She has extensive experience in the development and leadership of the Institute’s policy stakeholder engagement and research endeavours and has consulted on an extensive amount of state and local government policy creation and development.

Kirsty holds first class honours in Environmental Management, and postgraduate qualifications in Conservation Biology and Urban and Regional Planning.  Kirsty also serves on the Board of Stanwell.