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Welcome to Green Building Council of Australia

Launched in 2002, the GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices. It is uniquely supported by both industry and governments across the country.

Mission The Green Building Council's mission is to develop a sustainable property industry for Australia and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions.

Objectives Its key objectives are to drive the transition of the Australian property industry towards sustainability by promoting green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations as well as the integration of green building initiatives into mainstream design, construction and operation of buildings.

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Leighton development, HQ, is a model for the rest of the world

Thu 22 Jul, 2010 Industry news | Leighton Properties held the official opening of Queensland's newest 6 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 mixed-use development HQ.

Latest news from the Built Environment Industry Innovation Council

Wed 21 Jul, 2010 Industry news | The July enewsletter covers a number of initiatives and strategies currently undertaken by the BEIIC.

Peter Szental lost his battle with cancer earlier this month

Wed 21 Jul, 2010 Industry news | The GBCA team's thoughts are with the family of Peter Szental who lost his battle with cancer earlier this month.

Steel Credit and the Environmental Sustainability Charter

Fri 16 Jul, 2010 Industry news | Steel Credit and the Environmental Sustainability Charter

Green buildings rising high on the political agenda

Wed 28 Jul, 2010 GBCA media releases | Green buildings are working their way up the political agenda, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard emphasising their importance twice during...

Here's your chance to shape the future of Green Star.

Wed 28 Jul, 2010 GBCA media releases | As part of our commitment to ongoing review and refinement of the Green Star tools, the GBCA will shortly commence research into the perce...

Green Star - evolving, improving

Wed 28 Jul, 2010 GBCA media releases | The GBCA has been working on a number of projects aimed at continuously improving Green Star.

Green home audit scam - update

Mon 26 Jul, 2010 GBCA media releases | The Green Building Council of Australia is NOT operating any program - federally funded or otherwise - to conduct audits of people's homes...

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Green Star Foundation Course

Thu 5 Aug, 2010 Events | BRISBANE The Green Star Foundation Course covers the fundamentals of Green Star and is your first step toward becoming a Green Star Accredited Prof...

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy & Local Government Action

Tue 10 Aug, 2010 Events | SYDNEY Energy efficiency, cleantech and renewable energy and the role of local government and voluntary markets.

Green Star Foundation Course

Wed 11 Aug, 2010 Events | PERTH The Green Star Foundation Course covers the fundamentals of Green Star and is your first step toward becoming a Green Star Accredited Prof...

Green Star Foundation Course

Mon 16 Aug, 2010 Events | CANBERRA The Green Star Foundation Course covers the fundamentals of Green Star and is your first step toward becoming a Green Star Accredited Prof...

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