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TUD+ Briefing: Economic Development Queensland’s Infrastructure Activation Fund (IAF)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Free for TUD+ members

Date

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM AEST

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM AEDT

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About this event

Funding priorities, eligibility and how to apply to the Infrastructure Activation Fund (IAF)

Infrastructure delivery determines how quickly development-ready land reaches the market.

The IAF, a joint initiative of the Queensland and Australian Governments, will invest $2.4 billion over five years in catalyst infrastructure, including roads, water and sewerage projects. For developers and infrastructure providers, understanding the program’s priorities, eligibility requirements and application process will be key to assessing potential opportunities.

In this exclusive TUD+ member webinar, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) sets out how the IAF aims to bring forward housing delivery in selected Priority Development Areas and key growth areas. The session will cover the fund’s strategic objectives and give members considering an application in the second funding round the practical detail they need.

EDQ director Kate Keleher will open with a presentation on program priorities, eligibility, the application process and key timelines, including the fund’s focus on Mount Peter, Southern Thornlands and Waraba, alongside other nominated growth areas across Queensland.

A moderated audience Q&A will give members an opportunity to clarify program requirements, explore considerations for potential applications and better understand their next steps.

Speakers

Who you’ll hear from

Kate Keleher

Director, Infrastructure Investment
Economic Development Queensland

Kate Keleher is director of infrastructure investment at Economic Development Queensland. With more than 20 years of experience across government and the private sector, she brings expertise in infrastructure funding, financing and delivery to unlock development and accelerate housing supply across Queensland.

What you'll learn

  • The IAF’s strategic objectives and its role in supporting housing delivery.
  • The Priority Development Areas and key growth areas targeted by the program.
  • The types of catalyst infrastructure the fund is designed to support.
  • Eligibility requirements for developers, local governments and utility providers.
  • Funding priorities and key considerations for potential applicants.
  • The second-round application process and key timelines.
  • Practical information to help assess project suitability and inform an application.

Who should attend

Property developers and development managers working in Queensland.

Landowners and project proponents in the nominated development areas.

Project directors and infrastructure delivery managers.

Local government planning, infrastructure and economic development teams.

Utility providers and infrastructure organisations.

Planning, engineering and development consultants.

Property professionals assessing opportunities in Queensland’s key growth areas.

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