PIA

The Planning Institute of Australia is the peak body representing Australian planners.

Authorised by M. Collins, 11 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2600

[PIA @pia_planning]

!! Vote by Fri 2 Oct 2026 !!
Voting is open in PIA division elections for NSW, QLD, WA & VIC! Director roles in NSW & QLD. Div Committee only in WA & VIC. MPIA, RPIA, Fellow, Life Fellow of those divisions can vote. No OpaVote ballot? contact [email protected]

[PIA @pia_planning]

Voting is open in PIA division elections for NSW, QLD, WA & VIC! Director roles in NSW & QLD. Div Committee only in WA & VIC.

MPIA, RPIA, Fellow, Life Fellow of those divisions can vote. Haven't got an OpaVote ballot? contact [email protected]

Vote by Fri 2 Oct 2026

[PIA @pia_planning]

Great to have our NSW President, Sue Weatherley, standing beside the Planning Minister the launch of the Sydney Plan yesterday

[7NEWS Sydney @7NewsSydney]

The 20-year plan for a fast-growing Sydney that some won't like. Under the state government blueprint, the city's East will be the focus of a major increase in density to house an extra 1.3 million people.

[PIA @pia_planning]

Professional planners are already leading evidence-based parking reform.

But these conversations are complex. Governments are balancing housing growth, congestion, parking availability, transport access and neighbourhood change all at once

That is why planning expertise matters

[PIA @pia_planning]

Parking reform is part of the solution to Australia’s housing crisis. Good planning is the key.

The conversation sparked by the Grattan Institute report reinforces something planners have long understood: housing, transport and infrastructure planning must work together.

[PIA @pia_planning]

This is not a new conversation for the planning profession.

In both our 2023 Planning for the Housing We Need report and our 2025 Planning for Productivity report, PIA called for reduced or flexible minimum car parking requirements where active and public transport is available.

[Matt Collins @mattcollins]

Great to see the shortlist for the 2026 Australian Urban Design Awards announced.

These projects highlight the power of thoughtful planning, design and collaboration in shaping great places and thriving communities across Australia.

Congratulations to all those shortlisted. 👏

[PIA @pia_planning]

We’re looking for our next National President and Emerging Planner Director. Could it be you?

Details in PDFs here:
- National President https://t.co/OMvzStjy4u
- Emerging Planner Director https://t.co/SsrddQQiXk

Nominations close 5pm AEDT Tuesday 24 March 2026

[PIA @pia_planning]

🌟 PIA in the Media! Head of Advocacy Nicole Bennetts RPIA went live on Channel 7 Sunrise this morning, showing how planners shape Australia’s cities 🏠📍🛣️

We’re thrilled to see planning in the national spotlight, shaping the conversation on our future!

#planningmatters

[PIA @pia_planning]

Division elections open through OpaVote! WA (inc Director), NSW, QLD, SA & VIC (div cttee only). QLD CQ, DDLV, NQ Branches. If you’re a voting member of those divisions & haven’t received your ballot, contact [email protected] or 08 7122 9361. Voting closes 13 Oct 2025.

[PIA @pia_planning]

We all want more homes to tackle the housing crisis. That means resourcing strategic planning to simplify approvals, planning for infrastructure + jobs, & planning systems that work better - not simply deregulating. Planners are part of the solution, not the problem @AlanKohler.

[PIA @pia_planning]

PIA has responded to recent claims by YIMBY Melbourne that there are “too many planners,” reaffirming the essential role of planning in addressing Australia’s housing crisis.

Read our statement: https://t.co/SO5QW9OL1H

[PIA @pia_planning]

The Western Australian Planning Commission's revised State Design Review Panel Manual and a new, standalone Local Government Design Review Manual have been released: https://t.co/WWfauriEB8

[PIA @pia_planning]

With cities contributing 67–72% of greenhouse gas emissions, @anna_hurlimann & @SarehMoosavi set out how they can do more to fight climate change.
https://t.co/mShuBneQbo

[PIA @pia_planning]

🏆 The PIA 2025 State Awards for Planning Excellence are now OPEN! Nominate outstanding people, projects & teams shaping better communities.

Find your Division’s info at https://t.co/e7xQhvTqKM

[PIA @pia_planning]

New Climate Change Authority report: bushfires, floods & cyclones cost Aussie homeowners ~$4B a year / set to rise to $8.7B by 2050.

Highlights that land use planning reform can help reduce exposure of homes to climate-related hazards.

https://t.co/BqOtZl7vYc

[PIA @pia_planning]

Investing in infrastructure is essential to enabling more homes.

Planning is what turns that investment into productive, coordinated outcomes: connecting housing with transport, jobs and services.

Great to see so much interest in this fund!
https://t.co/RYZA1IgYgd

[PIA @pia_planning]

Minister O’Neil is right to call out the housing crisis as a defining challenge of our time.

Australia needs more homes. But those homes must be part of well-located communities, with infrastructure, services & quality of life.

https://t.co/1thwVcLrwJ

[PIA @pia_planning]

Want to learn more about PlanTech and how it's transforming planning?

We've got 5 free for member webinars available right now on PIA OnDemand!

Simply login with your member account to view for free:
🔗https://t.co/q2zZYGClnB

[PIA @pia_planning]

PIA in the media 🗞️“Planning decisions aren’t always a simple yes or no.” Nicole Bennetts RPIA (@pia_qld) speaks to @ABCaustralia about how planners can use AI - carefully.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/tKza4QvcKz
📘 PIA AI Guidance Note: https://t.co/thOEMnkrlf

[PIA @pia_planning]

PIA in the media 🗞️“Planning decisions aren’t always a simple yes or no.” Nicole Bennetts RPIA (@pia_qld) speaks to @ABCaustralia about how planners can use AI - carefully.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/tKza4QvcKz
📘 PIA AI Guidance Note: https://t.co/thOEMnkrlf