Fraser Coast Property Industry Association

Why Is Development Still a Dirty Word in 2025?

Despite decades of evolution, regulation, and professionalism, the term “development” still makes many Australians uneasy. It lingers as a trigger word—conjuring images of greed, bulldozers, and soulless suburbs. But why? And more importantly, is that perception still valid in 2025? Much of the mistrust traces back to the Gold Coast’s notorious “white shoe brigade” of […]