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Board Directors
Director
Andrew Acton
Institute Membership: Admitted in 2007Qualifications: Licensed real estate agent
Experience: Director since 27/10/2023, over 20 years in the real estate industry
Chairman
Peter Brewer
Institute Membership: Admitted in 1992
Qualifications: Licensed real estate agent, MAICD
Experience: Director since 31/10/2015, Appointed as Chairman from 29/03/2018, 40 years in the real estate industry
Director
Daniel Burrett
Institute Membership: Admitted in 2013Qualifications: Licensed Real Estate Agent
Experience: 15 years in the real estate industry, with 12 years as a business owner. REIQ Darling Downs Zone Chair 2021-2024
Director
Nadine Edwards
Institute Membership: Admitted in 2024Qualifications: BBus(Accy) LLB, Licensed Real Estate Agent
Experience: Director since 25/10/2024, over 20 years in the real estate industry
Director
Laura Valenti
Institute Membership: Admitted in 2012
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Languages major), Licensed Real Estate Agent
Experience: Director from 25/10/2019, Property Management Chapter Chair (2018-2019), 20 years in the real estate industry
Director
Jeff Batten
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Master of Business (Administration), GAICDExperience: REIQ Director since 23/05/2023, Co-founder UBH Group Pty Ltd 29/05/2020, over 20 years of technology experience across government and private sectors, Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College – Duntroon graduate.
Director
Julie Boyd
Qualifications: Director FAICD, FAIM, B Nursing
Experience: Director since 01/01/2016, 21 years as a non-executive board member, 12 years in a mayoral position
Director
Peter Camphin
Institute Membership: admitted in 1997
Qualifications: Licensed real estate agent
Experience: Director since 30/10/2020, more than 40 years in the real estate industry
Director
Kerri-Ann Smee
Qualifications: Director, FCA, CTA, B of Bus
Experience: Director since 01/07/2024, 26 years as chartered accountant and business advisor, specialising in the real estate and construction industry
Executive
Chief Executive Officer
Antonia Mercorella
Experience: As Chief Executive Officer of the REIQ, Antonia has transformed the 104-year-old Institute into one of the most progressive and high-profile industry peak bodies in Australia. Backed by a 20-year legal and executive management career, Antonia has led and shaped some of the most significant real estate legislative reforms across multiple jurisdictions. Her ability to lead and develop advocacy programs has drawn national and international attention.Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Mission
To develop solutions that empower real estate professionals and improve community perceptions of the real estate profession.
Guiding principles
- Collaboration – We believe in the power of working together to achieve the REIQ's goals.
- Agility – We are flexible and respond quickly to changes.
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and achievement of REIQ's goals.
Strategic Objectives
2024-2025 Zone Chairs
The REIQ’s Zone Chairs are ambassadors for our profession, representing the REIQ at a local level across 16 regions throughout Queensland. With support from the REIQ, they are our local voice in the community, providing boots-on-the-ground representation in regional areas and helping to strengthen communication between the REIQ and our members.
2024-2025 Chapter Committees
Our Chapter Committees are comprised of respected and experienced real estate professionals who play an important role in providing valuable insights to the REIQ about the real estate profession as well as providing critical feedback on the REIQ’s education, training, events and advocacy activities.
There are six Chapter Committees:
- Auctioneers;
- Business Brokers;
- Buyer’s Agents;
- Commercial & Industrial;
- Property Management; and
- Residential Sales.
Constitution
The REIQ is governed by a Constitution which sets out clear rules and guiding principles for the organisation. With a focus on servicing its members and the Queensland real estate profession, the Constitution provides the framework to ensure the REIQ remains a leader in the profession.
By-Laws
The REIQ operates under a set of by-laws which reflect the organisation’s commitment to servicing the needs of its members and the profession.
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