Industry Leaders UNITE to Tackle Southeast Queensland’s Housing Challenges



15 July 2026

Inside the High-Level Roundtable Shaping the Future of Housing Across Southeast Queensland

As Southeast Queensland grapples with rapid population growth, constrained housing supply and mounting affordability pressures, the fourth edition of Ocean Road’s Around the Table forum brought together leading minds across government, planning, development and construction for a high-level exchange of ideas.

Hosted by Brian Usher, publisher of ‘Ocean Road’ Magazine & ‘future Residence’ Magazine and Media Hunt MD Steve Hunt – the exclusive roundtable unfolded at Videre Restaurant, RACV Royal Pines Resort, bringing together some of Queensland’s most influential voices in government, planning, development and construction. Queensland’s Minister for Housing and Public Works, Sam O’Connor MP, joined as keynote speaker, with Steve Hunt serving as MC.

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