PIA Qld

Can we make our cities more affordable, sustainable, and lovable? 🌆 Dr Elizabeth Farrelly tackles the 3 key crises shaping our future. Only 5 days left before prices go up — don’t miss out! 🔗planning.org.au/qldstateconfer… #PIAQldConf25

Over 50% sold! 🎟️ Every hard work deserves a toast — celebrate EOFY and hear from leaders shaping what’s next. 🥂 Find more out 👉 planning.org.au/EventDetail?Ev…

🏆 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 planning.org.au/awards

Modular apartments are popping up all across the world and could be the solution to our housing crisis. 7NEWS.com.au @samheathwood7 #7NEWS

🎤 Don’t miss Adam Spencer at #PIAQldConf25! Radio legend, TV personality & AI expert brings laughs, insight & energy in his keynote: Do More with Less: Thriving in Digital Change. ⏳ Only 8 days left to register >> planning.org.au/qldstateconfer…

Thank you to our Host Partner, @toowoombaregion . Hear from Cr Geoff McDonald, Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council and don’t miss your chance to experience it for yourself! Registrations close in 2 weeks — secure your spot today! planning.org.au/qldstateconfer… #PIAQldConf25

Hear from Principal Partner @QldGov's State Planner Peta Harwood GAICD MPIA. Nominations are open for the 2025 QLD Awards for Planning Excellence! 🏆 15+ categories ✅ Free to enter 📅 Closes 24 Aug Find out more >> planning.org.au/pia/awards/qld… #PIAQLDAwards25

⏳ 7 days to go! Join us for Leaders Lunch 2025 on 25 July in Brisbane. 🎤 Incredible panel of leaders 🍽️ Two-course lunch + drinks 🎉 Leave recharged for the new FY ahead Don't miss out – secure your spot now! 🔗 planning.org.au/EventDetail?Ev…

Step beyond the PIA Qld Conference and into the field with two planning-focused study tours. Explore transport hubs, heritage sites, laneways, and more. 📍 Toowoomba 🔗 Spots are limited – register now. planning.org.au/qldstateconfer…

Remember Andino, last year’s roving magician? He’s back—this time as a keynote speaker! 🎤✨ Don’t miss “The Trick to Confidence” at this year’s Qld Conference. What’s his trick? Join us to find out. 👉planning.org.au/qldstateconfer…

The Queensland State Budget was handed down yesterday and we were there to hear all the details. It included several welcome investments that reflect growing recognition of planning’s enabling role in delivering housing, resilience, and economic growth. planning.org.au/pia/news-resou…

We’ve made a formal submission to the Qld Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Construction Productivity—championing the vital role of good planning in driving productive, sustainable, and liveable communities. 🏗️🌱🏡 Read it here 👉 planning.org.au/resource?resou… #planningmatters

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! statements.qld.gov.au/statements/102…

Thanks City of Moreton Bay Deputy Mayor and Councillors who were on hand to accept the Ava Tanner the City Planner book for their library. PIA is donating children’s books to libraries, as part of our Become a Planner campaign, seeking to raise awareness of planning as a career

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: lnkd.in/giEGH2SH 📘 PIA AI Guidance Note: lnkd.in/gVGSZQt9

PIA was pleased to be called as a witness to appear before the Parliamentary Committee considering the POLA Bill which includes planning changes for renewable energy projects and Brisbane 2032 Games. Our full submission can be read here planning.org.au/resource?resou…

We've shared our view on @brisbanecityqld’s upcoming review of the Low-Medium Density Residential Zone. Finding the right home is getting harder in Brisbane - this review is a timely and important step to enabling a greater diversity of low-rise homes 📖 planning.org.au/pia/news-resou…

📣 PIA has responded to Planning (Social Impact & Community Benefit) and Other Leg Amendment Bill We support its intent, but key refinements are recommended to boost transparency & community confidence. 📝 Read our full submission: planning.org.au/resource?resou… #PlanningMatters

📢 The Qld Govt has introduced the Planning (Social Impact & Community Benefit) & Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. PIA is reviewing the Bill & preparing a submission. Member feedback is welcome. More details on the Bill - parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Commit…

Reminder: applications to be PIA's State Manager for Queensland and the Northern Territory close this week! Don't miss this great opportunity: seek.com.au/job/83248534?r… @piaplanningjobs @pia_qld