CEO’s report
Quentin Kilian
It is with great pleasure that I write my first editorial message as CEO of the REIV.
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A little about me for those who may be wondering. I have spent the past 12 years as CEO of the REINT based in Darwin, and before that have a career that spans international trade and relations, regulatory compliance for the satellite industry across the Asia Pacific, running a television station in Singapore and working for Hong Kong based satellite broadcaster Star TV across a daily footprint of 220 million households, plus several other roles including radio broadcasting. However, from all of this, I have a found a real passion for real estate. I am privileged that the REIV Board
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have allowed me the opportunity of heading up the REIV, which in my view is, by far, the most progressive organisation in the most exciting property market in Australia. On top of which, both my wife and I are looking forward to all the magnificent offerings that both Melbourne and Victoria have to give us. Gil King has done a sterling job with the REIV over his tenure, and this makes my transition so much easier. I am looking forward to working with the highly professional team at the REIV and with REIV President Adam Docking.
With a federal election and a Victorian State election both occurring this year, a lot of our time will be devoted to our legislative and advocacy agenda. We will continue to have robust discussions with Government on issues such as the RTA and its impact on the rental market, the post COVID commercial property market, taxes on property and housing affordability. At the time of writing this column, the REIV is working with Members to respond to the Property Market Review announced by the Victorian government.
