Barings buys first assets under $100m Brighter Super industrial mandate

23 March 2026

We’re proud to announce the first two seed assets acquired by our global investment partner, Barings, as part of our $100 million mandate.

Barings has acquired two industrial warehouse assets in Berrinba and Archerfield, totalling 28,508sqm net lettable area.  These properties form the first seed assets underpinning Brighter Super’s Queensland investment strategy.

The mandate is focused on procuring a diversified portfolio of high-quality income-producing industrial assets across Queensland, including major metropolitan and regional markets.

Paul Notaras, Executive Director, Investment Management at Barings Real Estate Australia, said “The fundamentals supporting long-term tenant demand for industrial and logistics assets in Queensland remain strong and the area is benefiting from a diversified economy, overseas and interstate migration, and significant state infrastructure spending on rail, road, metro networks, hospitals, and airport upgrades.

“The 2032 Brisbane Olympics is also driving growth in transport and warehousing demand, fuelled by increased development activity.”

Kate Farrar, CEO at Brighter Super said “This partnership highlights Brighter Super’s strong commitment to Queensland through our Queensland Investment Strategy.  With over 85% of our funds under management from members living in Queensland, we believe that investing in Queensland assets has the potential to deliver strong long-term returns for our members while supporting local communities and economic growth for the state.”

For more information, visit Brighter Super Queensland Investment Strategy.