Positioned for impact: The REIQ rejoins national real estate body

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is excited to announce its return to the national real estate body, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) from 1 July 2026.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the time was right to rejoin as a committed State Institute member, with the transformed model and future strategy of the REIA representing high impact and value for the REIQ and in turn, the REIQ’s members.

“The REIQ is excited to return to a revitalised national body with a strong, effective and efficient team focused on influencing national policy on federal issues affecting the real estate community and the broader property market,” Ms Mercorella said.

“We are confident that the strategic direction, focus, and structure of the REIA is optimised to represent our interests on the national stage, while respecting and complementing our work and role as a state peak body.

“This decision also coincides with a period of significant national policy matters, when a collective industry voice for the country has never been more critical.”

The REIA and the REIQ are excited to announce that in anticipation of rejoining, national awards pathways will be available to eligible Queensland winners of aligned awards categories this year at the national awards (REIA National Awards for Excellence - NAFE) and auctioneering competition (Australasian Auctioneering Championships - AUSTROS) in May 2026.

REIA CEO Scott Rollason said the organisation is honoured to have the REIQ rejoin, recognising their return as an important milestone.

“Queensland plays a pivotal role in the Australian real estate landscape, and the REIQ brings deep expertise and valuable market insights that will inform and strengthen the work we do at a national level,” Mr Rollason said.

“With every State and Territory now represented, REIA is once again a fully federated body. This will further enhance our advocacy at the federal level and better support the delivery of our new Strategic Plan 2026–2028, which is firmly underpinned by unity.”

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Media enquiries:

Claire Ryan, REIQ Media and Stakeholder Relations Manager, M: 0417 623 723 E: media@reiq.com.au

Jessica Schulz, REIA Media and Communications Coordinator, M:0433 849 396 E: reia@reia.com.au

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