Gabrielle Williams has proudly represented her local community as the Member for Dandenong in the Victorian Parliament since 2014.
As Coordinating Minister for the newly established Department of Government Services, Gabrielle is passionate about ensuring that all Victorians are supported by services that are responsive to their needs and improve their day-to-day lives. As Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle believes that public transport is for everyone – and is committed to creating a transport network that is well-connected and accessible to all in our community. One of her key priorities is also to make active transport options safer and more attractive for Victorians.
First appointed to the Cabinet in 2018, Gabrielle has previously served in a number of portfolios, including Ambulance Services, Mental Health, Treaty and First Peoples, Prevention of Family Violence, Women, and Youth. Prior to 2018, she served as Parliamentary Secretary across the Health, Carers and Volunteers, and Industry and Employment portfolios.
Emily has 15 years State government experience and previously worked at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the former Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and the Victorian Planning Authority.
Emily is passionate about urban renewal and has worked extensively in place-based partnerships. She holds a Master of Urban Regeneration and has delivered major renewal projects in the UK and Australia.
Emily’s focus within DTP is on facilitating housing supply and creating great places for people to live and work.
Jana Pittman's remarkable story is one of perseverance, highlighted by her two World Championships and four Commonwealth Championships in athletics.
She transitioned to the Australian Women’s bobsleigh team after sustaining injuries, ultimately representing Australia in both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
Jana completed a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, Masters of Reproduction Medicine, and is pursuing a PhD in Obstetrics while raising four children.
She also serves as an ambassador for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation and helps establish Uterus transplant teams.
Jana's autobiography ‘Just Another Hurdle’ was published in 2017, and she recently participated in the television show SAS Australia.
Peter Schravemade is the Managing Partner for REACH ASEA. Formerly Peter served as the global director of sales, marketing, and revenue for BoxBrownie.com. He joined the company in 2016 and was instrumental in its meteoric rise to global prominence in the years that followed.
In 2019 and again in 2022, Peter was named Elite Agent, as Property’s Most Influential Person in the Asia/Pacific region. Peter is now a board member of the Australia PropTech Association.
His words have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the List, medium.com, Inman News, countless NAR articles, and in scores of other major publications across the United States, Europe, the UK, and the Asia/Pacific region. Most recently Peter was accepted as a contributor and member of the Forbes Magazine Business Development Council.
Anneke is the founder and Managing Director of Clio Research. She has been providing research and consulting services to both domestic and offshore clients for more than 15 years.
With a career in real estate agency research and finance, Anneke has formulated industry-leading data for many years, providing clients with evidence-based research and forecasts.
Anneke’s experience in being at the first step of the data creation process gives her a unique perspective when it comes to analysing commercial property data.
She has built strong relationships with market experts and works collaboratively with them when modelling her research to provide a holistic view of the Australian property markets.
Michael Voss is a modern champion of Australian Rules Football. Drafted to the Brisbane Bears in 1992, he would go on to win the Brownlow Medal in 1996 - the Bears' final year - and would become the inaugural captain of the Brisbane Lions.
Voss quickly built an enviable list of achievements, most notably his leadership of the Lions to three consecutive premierships in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and earning five All-Australian selections.
After having an outstanding playing career with the Brisbane Lions, Michael Voss went on to become an AFL Coach and media personality. In 2022 he was appointed senior Coach of the Carlton Football Club.
In 2023, Voss’ second year as senior coach he took the Blues to the finals. This was the Blues' first finals appearance in a decade, which saw them make it to the Preliminary Final.
Voss has tremendous insight into building and leading high-performance teams, and has a passion for creating environments that develop resilience, connection and capability in people.
Andy Reid is an award-winning sales coach with a passion around the practicality of emotional intelligence in business, an industry-leading auctioneer in Real Estate and a vocal ambassador for Mental Health charities.
He also picked up the gavel and worked hard to become one of the foremost auctioneers in the country, being recognised as Australian Auctioneer Of The Year by Real Estate Business Magazine in 2022.
Andy has built and owns his own freelance auctioneering business that now serves more than 130 agents/agencies with 5 auctioneers serving all parts of Metro Melbourne, and is a regular industry commentator in mainstream media outlets.
7:45 am
8:15 am
Emily Mottram, Executive Director – Activity Centres, Department of Transport & Planning
Emily will cover the plan in greater detail and the expected impact on communities. More details to come.
9:35 am
Anneke Thompson, Property Economist and Founder & Managing Director, Clio Research
Property Researcher Anneke Thompson will provide the audience with an update on what both commercial and residential property professionals need to know about Australia’s environmental sustainability targets.
With Australia committed to transitioning to a NetZero economy by 2050, property professionals will play a key role managing the impacts of this on the built environment.
Understanding sustainability targets and what they mean for property will be crucial for property professionals in order to maintain the viability of their assets, both today and in to the future.
10:25 am
Leanne Pilkington, REIA President
11:00 am
Peter Schravemade, Managing Partner, REACH Australia
Join Peter for an enlightening journey into the world of real estate technology as he delves into the latest property technologies reshaping the industry. Discover a curated list of cutting-edge apps that are still under the radar but poised to transform how we handle properties. Peter will also cast a light on emerging technology trends that are set to redefine the real estate landscape in the years to come. He will also cover the ethical considerations surrounding generative AI, providing insights on how to navigate this new territory responsibly.
11:50 am
Breakout 1: VCAT Update for Property Managers - Lindsay Warren, Acting Deputy President, Head of Residential Tenancies Division, VCAT
Breakout 2: Managing Risks and Mitigating Exposure - Michelle Christmas, Special Counsel, Carter Newell and Isabella McNaughton, Partnerships and Growth Manager, Aon
Breakout 3: Growing Your Business Through Inclusion & Accessibility - Alex McGrath, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Specialist, REA Group
12:40 pm
1:40 pm
Jana Pittman, Australian Olympic Athlete
To be successful we all must overcome that inner voice of apprehension and put ourselves in a place of discomfort. Our mindset can really impact our ability to do this. Jana will share anecdotes and personal stories from her career to help develop confidence and awareness in a person’s capacity to achieve their goals.
2:30 pm
Breakout 1: Short-Term Rentals for PMs and OCs - Neville Sanders, REIV Life Member and Past President and Di Coad, Director, Coad Real Estate
Breakout 2: Retail Leases Update - Jamie Bedelis, Bedelis Lawyers
Breakout 3: Build to Rent - Stephen Fitzsimon, Director, Business Growth, MRE
3:15 pm
3:45 pm
Michael Voss, AFL Senior Coach, Carlton Football Club
Michael Voss has had a long and storied career in the AFL, drafted by the Brisbane Bears and later captaining the newly formed Brisbane Lions, Michael would earn the Brownlow Medal in 1996, and captain the Lions to 3 consecutive premierships in 2001, 2002, and 2003.
After his playing career, Michael became the Head Coach of Carlton in 2022, and led the team to a Preliminary Final in only his second year, the first finals appearance for the club since 2013.
Michael has built his career on leading through change and will share his invaluable insights with us on successfully navigating cultural change in high-performance environments.
This session will be facilitated by Jacob Caine, REIV President.
4:35 pm
Mr Hive Kitchen and Bar
11:50am
Lindsay Warren, Deputy President, Head of Residential Tenancies Division
An update from VCAT and an opportunity to have your questions answered. Topics covered will include:
- “On the Papers” hearings
- Preparing Summary of Proofs
11:50am
Michelle Christmas, Special Counsel, Carter Newell
Isabella McNaughton, Partnerships and Growth Manager, Aon
In an increasingly tumultuous economic climate, it is more important than ever for Property Professionals to understand how to best mitigate risk and minimise exposure. In this session Michelle Christmas, Special Counsel at Carter Newell and Isabella McNaughton, Aon’s Real Estate Partnership and Growth Manager, will be discussing the impact of the current economic environment and rental reforms on claims and litigation. Drawing on their wealth of knowledge and real-life case studies, Isabella and Michelle will discuss best practices for business leaders and share proactive measures to minimise risk exposure.
11:50am
Alex McGrath, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Specialist, REA Group
In this session, Alex will explore the ways our unconscious biases impact the ways we connect with customers and clients, and how you can adjust your ways of working to build trust and safety and grow your business.
2:30pm
Neville Sanders, REIV Life Member and Past President
Di Coad, Director, Coad Real Estate
As the short-stay market becomes increasingly popular with property owners, it is important for Property Managers and Owners Corporation Managers to understand the issues and challenges in managing these properties.
Our panellists are experienced in property management and owners’ corporation management and will share their experiences and insights to help you efficiently manage short-stay accommodation.
2:30pm
Jamie Bedelis, Bedelis Lawyers
Experienced commercial property lawyer, Jamie Bedelis will provide an update on:
- What’s new in commercial and retail leasing
- Notices of Default, re-entry and relief against forfeiture
- When re-entry doesn’t always end the lease
- Estimates of outgoings and recovery of outgoings
- Getting it right and what happens if you don’t
- Notices of last date of exercise of option, early rent reviews and cooling off.
2:30pm
Stephen Fitzsimon, Director, Business Growth, MRE
MRE are one of the bigger players in the burgeoning Build to Rent (BTR) industry, with several BTR developments currently under management. Stephen will share his in-depth knowledge on the recent introduction of Build to Rent developments, and how it might apply to agents now and into the future.
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Promenade Rooms
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8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Public transport - Flinders Street is the closest train station. Tram routes 12, 58, 96 and 109 all stop nearby.
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