Gold Coast Council's Fast-Track Planning Draws Scrutiny Over Approval Timelines
A push to speed up development approvals on the Gold Coast is raising questions about whether residents will have adequate time to object to local projects.
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Gold Coast Council Defends Budget as Queensland Reviews Rate-Setting Powers
A Queensland government review of local government rate-setting is forcing the Gold Coast to justify spending decisions that directly affect what residents pay each quarter.
Gold Coast Short-Term Rental Registration Policy Approved, Matching Brisbane and Sydney Frameworks
Gold Coast residents operating holiday accommodation will face new registration requirements from July 2027 under rules adopted at the 7 July council meeting.
Federal housing policies reshape Gold Coast rental and buyer costs
New housing policy measures working through Parliament will affect rental affordability and first-home purchase costs on the Gold Coast, where median rents and property prices have climbed sharply since 2020.
Gold Coast Mandates Short-Term Rental Registration Starting September
Gold Coast property owners listing homes on platforms such as Airbnb now face mandatory registration from September, a step that matches Brisbane City Council requirements but exceeds the voluntary model still in place on the Sunshine Coast.
Queensland Short-term Rental Registration Bill and Gold Coast Property Listings
Gold Coast owners offering holiday lets must register properties with the state by December 2026 under the new rules, which will change listing practices and local compliance costs.
Gold Coast Updates Infrastructure Charges for New Development Approvals July 1
Developments approved after 1 July 2025 on the Gold Coast will use updated charges to fund local roads, parks and water services, with effects visible as projects reach completion stages.
Gold Coast Council Reviews Robina Stadium, Plans Arena Upgrades
Gold Coast residents stand to see ongoing work on event venues and master planning that directly shapes local jobs in tourism and construction sectors.
Gold Coast council introduces cost-of-living relief measures targeting household budgets
New local government policies aim to ease financial pressure on Gold Coast households amid rising living costs.