The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the election of a new President, Adrian Kelly from Tasmania.
Adrian Kelly was elected as the 45th President of the REIA at the Annual General Meeting yesterday, effective immediately.
Mr Kelly thanked out-going President, Malcolm Gunning, from New South Wales, who has held the position for the last two years.
“Malcolm has provided excellent stewardship of the organisation since 2016 and during that time he has achieved much in ensuring that our members have a strong national voice,” Mr Kelly said.
“On behalf of the REIA Board and the REIA Secretariat, we extend our sincere thanks to Malcolm for his professionalism and commitment to the role during his tenure.”
Mr Kelly told WILLIAMS MEDIA 2019 will be a huge year for the industry, with the upcoming Federal Election and the public debate continuing on taxation of housing and affordability.
“The Institute will continue to be a strong advocate for the retention of negative gearing, will continue to lobby for taxation reform at all levels and for the appointment of a dedicated Minister for Property Services,” Mr Kelly said.
Born and raised in Hobart, Mr Kelly has worked in the Tasmanian real estate industry since 1990.
With extensive experience across residential sales, property management and commercial sales including hotels and motels, Mr Kelly is also an accomplished auctioneer.
A Board Member of the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), Mr Kelly was the immediate past President of the REIT, having served in that role for four years.
Mr Kelly also sits on the Property Agents Board, the regulatory authority in Tasmania, and is an Associate of the REIA.
He is the seventh President to be elected from Tasmania and the first since Peter Bushby who served from 2012 to 2014.
Hayden Groves from Western Australia was re-elected Deputy President of the REIA at the Annual General Meeting for a further 12 months.
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