{"id":41748,"date":"2025-04-16T19:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/?p=41748"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:47:38","slug":"melbournes-deputy-lord-mayor-shares-citys-path-forward-at-propertyguru-asia-property-awards-australia-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/en\/melbournes-deputy-lord-mayor-shares-citys-path-forward-at-propertyguru-asia-property-awards-australia-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne\u2019s Deputy Lord Mayor shares city\u2019s path forward at PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) launch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roshena Campbell\u2019s vision aligns with the value of excellence celebrated by PropertyGuru’s awards series<\/p>\n

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MELBOURNE, Australia \u2014 The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) has officially launched, opening entries for 2025 across expanded categories that showcase the finest of Australia\u2019s thriving real estate markets, from Melbourne and Sydney to Brisbane and beyond.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Awards will shine a spotlight on innovative developments in both established hubs and Australia\u2019s fastest-growing “cities of tomorrow.”<\/p>\n

The official launch announcement of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) was held on 9 April at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel during the \u201cAsia Connect: Melbourne\u201d event, with the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell, representing the City of Melbourne. The event was jointly organised by PropertyGuru Group and the Australia Malaysia Business Council (AMBC) in Victoria, with support from HLB Mann Judd and the Malaysian Developers Council of Australia (MDCA).<\/p>\n

The Deputy Lord Mayor\u2019s attendance underscored the role of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in driving innovation, urban revitalisation, and cross-border investment in Australia\u2019s real estate sector.<\/p>\n

During her special address at the Asia Connect: Melbourne event, Deputy Lord Mayor Campbell shared the vision for the city\u2019s path forward and strategic focus on long-term development and opportunities for its multicultural communities. She also highlighted the city\u2019s important trade relationship with Asia, as well as the impact of international events such as the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards that promote Melbourne as a great place to invest, study or live, calling it the \u201cdestination of choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exceptional liveability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy Lord Mayor Campbell said: \u201cMelbourne\u2019s exceptional liveability is a drawcard for both domestic and international investors\u2014with world-class sporting, cultural, and dining experiences, lush parks and gardens, and leading education opportunities, it\u2019s no surprise we\u2019re Australia\u2019s fastest-growing city.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added: “The City of Melbourne is backing quality development like never before\u2014and we welcome bold, visionary minds to help shape the future of our city. Melbourne is built on smart design that reflects our unique identity. But great design is more than good looks. Every building can lift our quality of life, attract investment, and deliver better housing. Our Design Excellence Program and Design Review Panel help make that happen.”<\/p>\n

Related: Australia\u2019s property market in 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The City of Melbourne proudly hosted the last two editions of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) ceremonies. In 2024, several leading real estate developers in the Australian market earned prestigious accolades, including OSK Property; BHC Property; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM; Golden Sedayu; and Jean Yip Developments.<\/p>\n

Other guests at Asia Connect: Melbourne included Bill Papastergiadis, OAM\u200b, Melbourne managing partner,\u200b Moray & Agnew\u200b; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; and Kathy Johnson, managing director, Yarraport Group.<\/p>\n

Landmark expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a landmark expansion, this year\u2019s Awards programme was also launched at the Asia Connect: Brisbane event co-organised with HLB Mann Judd, the official supervisor. Held on 11 April at HLB\u2019s headquarters in the Brisbane CBD, the presentation featured a panel discussion on the strengthening Brisbane property market. The speakers included Ivan Lam, chairperson of the judges, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), and \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bexecutive director for international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd; James Henderson, managing partner for business advisory and tax consulting in Brisbane at HLB Mann Judd; Kiong Chan, CEO and principal trainer, Australian Leadership Skills Centre; and Shona Leppanen-Gibson, president of Australia Malaysia Business Council \u2013 Queensland.<\/p>\n

Asia Connect: Brisbane speakers highlighted the infrastructure improvements and development happening in Queensland\u2019s capital city as it prepares to host the 2032 Olympic Games. Other notable guests at the event were Tina Field, honorary consul of the Royal Thai Consulate, and Sheryll Gabutero, honorary consul of the Philippines Consulate Brisbane.<\/p>\n

The annual black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony for the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) in September will take place in Sydney at the Shangri-La Sydney. Expecting participation from Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, the Awards demonstrate a wider interest from developers across Australia\u2019s key real estate markets.<\/p>\n

Key dates for this year\u2019s edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are:<\/p>\n