Property Council of Australia

The Property Council of Australia is the leading advocate for Australia’s biggest industry – property.

Our industry represents one ninth of Australia’s GDP (the largest of any sector), employs 1.1 million Australians (more than mining and manufacturing combined) and generates $72 billion in tax revenues to fund community services.

The Property Council champions the interests of more than 2200 member companies that represent the full spectrum of the industry, including those who invest, own, manage and develop in all sectors of property, creating landmark projects and environments where people live, work, shop and play.

Led by a powerful board and strong executive leadership team, the Property Council’s vision is a thriving industry creating prosperity, jobs and strong communities.

In 2015 our two key advocacy priorities are fairer taxes and better planning with an overall objective to improve housing affordability in Australia.

The Property Council has around 95 staff located across ten offices around the country to service the needs of our members.


Ruth Palmer - Director, Northern Territory

08 8943 0666 rpalmer@propertycouncil.com.au www.propertycouncil.com.au

Ruth Palmer is the NT Director of the Property Council of Australia.

Prior to joining the Property Council, Ruth spent seven years with the Northern Territory Government working for then Chief Minister Paul Henderson MLA and with the Leader of the Opposition, Delia Lawrie MLA as a Policy Adviser.

Ruth has extensive experience with marketing, communications and driving memberships.

Working in the Communications Unit with the Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition has given Ruth knowledge and experience with industry growth business opportunities in the Territory.

Ruth resides in Darwin with her two children Chloe (6) and Amelia (19 months). She has lived in the Territory coming up to ten years now and is happy to call it home.

On the weekends, the majority of her time is spent in the outdoors camping, fishing or fulfilling her other passions; writing and photography.