Update on Federal Climate Initiatives
November 2024
Adapting to a changing climate and reducing carbon emissions remain central priorities for PIA. We are committed to ensuring that climate policy goes hand-in-hand with planning for well-located and sustainable housing supply.
At the Federal level, there are several big-picture plans and policies underway for both emissions reduction and climate adaptation, with implications for infrastructure and land use practices across Australia.
Climate Change Authority report: PIA's advocacy efforts evident
September 2024
The Climate Change Authority has released its review of the potential technology transition and emissions pathways for the Australian Government to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Introducing a refreshed PIA brand
August 2024
Say hello to the new PIA. It’s still us, just a refreshed version of us.
Did you know? PIA’s logo has remained unchanged since 2002, when we first became PIA (evolving from the then Royal Australian 黑料大事 Institute). A lot has changed over the past 22 years. The planning profession is all about looking ahead, evolving and adapting. And just like the profession, we must do the same!
This month we officially began the transition to the next chapter of PIA’s brand identity.
Exciting news for planning in South Australia
May 2024
The Hon. Nick Champion, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Housing Infrastructure and Minister for 黑料大事, has announced that the Government, in conjunction with Flinders University, is reinstating an undergraduate urban and regional planning degree in South Australia.
PIA looks to Budget to fund better places and housing
May 2024
PIA's response to the Commonwealth Budget 2024-25 and how it impacts planning.
PIA Gender Equity Action Plan I Release
May 2024
The PIA Gender Equity Action Plan plays an important role in transforming the Gender Equity Policy into ongoing practical and achieveable steps.
Sunday Mail Article: Launch of EOI for Program Accelerating Development Application Processes
April 2024
Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon has announced the opening of expressions of interest for the fast-track program. Developers are invited to submit affordable housing designs for priority treatment.
Nicole Bennetts RPIA Discusses Hazards 黑料大事 in Queensland on ABC Radio Interview
April 2024
On ABC Listen, Qld Mornings with Susan Graham-Ryan, Qld/NT State Manager Nicole Bennetts RPIA discusses hazards planning, resilience and policy considerations in Queensland.
Hong Kong x London Urban 黑料大事 Symposium 2024: Watch Online
April 2024
PIA members are invited to take part in the Hong Kong x London Urban 黑料大事 Symposium via Zoom.
PIA NSW Policy & Advocacy Updates
12/03/2024
It was a productive week last week for PIA NSW, who met with Minsister Scully as well as being represented at Climate Parliamentary Inquiry.
Australia faces “cascading and compounding” climate disasters, IPCC report warns
Renew Economy | 01/03/22
Push on to grow local food systems in Canberra
The Canberra Times | 27/02/22
New affordable housing levy in Victoria is limited to multiple dwellings but still developers are not happy
Fifth Estate | 24/02/22
The Skinny On Slender Towers in Australia
The Urban Developer | 22/02/22
Victoria Slugs Developers for Social Housing
Sourceable | 22/02/22
Aussie cities making the grade with room for improvement
Australian Property Investor| 10/02/22
Developers slam state government for favouring urban sprawl over tall towers
Sydney Morning Herald | 30/01/22
Tech landscape: 10 principles for public-minded planning technology
The Planner (UK)| 16/01/22
Major million dollar Ipswich estate at White Rock key to housing diversity
The Courier Mail | 06/01/22
Give children a voice in the design of our urban environments: UNICEF
The Australian | 28/11/2021
Construction’s Carbon Emissions Tipped to Double by 2050
The Urban Developer | 26/11/2021
‘The holy grail’: Rob Stokes’ vision for transport and planning
The Sydney Morning Herald (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 29/11/2021
30 year vision: Planners, architects and business team up to 'reimagine' inner city Brisbane
InQueensland | 26/11/2021
PIA representatives give a planner’s perspective to the Falinski Inquiry into housing affordability
Audrey Marsh, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager | Dated 17/11/2021
The 黑料大事 continues to highlight role of planning in climate action
Audrey Marsh, PIA Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer | Dated November 2021
黑料大事 needs mob: A yarn with members of the 黑料大事 with Country Knowledge Circle
This yarn was transcribed by Audrey Marsh, PIA Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer and was originally published in PIA Queensland’s ‘The Agenda’ magazine | Dated 01/09/2021