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“Accepting that there is a problem,
it is more likely that all forms of
government and industry will come
together to solve it. We are going to
need every piece of housing typology
to fix the problem from apartment
densification in the cities to land
leasing and Build to Rent. They all
have a role to play in addressing the
lack of supply.
“Affordability is a huge challenge
exacerbated by the high cost of
construction. We do have to build
more homes. Historically government
has been extremely good at
stimulating the buy side of the housing
cycle, helping people into the market.
“This time the stimulation that is
really needed is on the supply side. It
is refreshing to see how governments
around the country are tackling this.”
Mr Hanan has a humility at odds
with his position at the helm of
Australia’s largest property group.
He rides a Vespa to work and is as
comfortable in jeans at the office as
he is a smart suit. And he’s not big on
grand vision pronouncements, rather
acknowledging that Mirvac’s vision has
been perfectly clear-sighted thus far.
Above: In Western Australia (L-R) David “Bob left Mirvac with an
“Our purpose is to reimagine urban Parsons, Jessica Murray, Sienna Woodward, extraordinary legacy of quality and
life and that has been kept alive by Lillian Babich, Campbell Hanan design, and Sue’s leadership brought
previous CEOs,” says Mr Hanan, Below: Inspecting construction in Victoria a focus on purpose - doing the
paying tribute in particular to founder (L-R) Andrew Cartledge, Kase Jong, right thing and being engaged with
Bob Hamilton and his immediate Glen Greening, Campbell Hanan, community.
predecessor, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz. Catherine Curry and Elysa Anderson
“Being the champion of tomorrow
and never taking short cuts are two
important elements of the Mirvac
vision that I see no reason to change.”
Ask around the corridors of Mirvac
for views on the new boss and there is
Photography Nelson Cortez universal agreement that he’s a great
guy; easy-going, easy to get along
with. That may be in part because
Mr Hanan is looking to pin his
own legacy on nurturing the talent
that will enable Mirvac to further
enhance its reputation for design and
construction quality, and position at
“Being the champion of tomorrow the pinnacle of Australian property.
“I would love Mirvac to be recognised
and never taking short cuts are two as a great place of learning for young
property professionals; where they
important elements of the Mirvac vision learn development and leadership
skills and that legacy is something
they carry with them.
that I see no reason to change.” “Mirvac as the University of
Real Estate.”

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