WALGA Planning Showcase 2025

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WALGA Planning Showcase 2025
Officer, Non members
Monday, 22 Sep 2025
9:00AM - 3:15PM
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

Local Government Attendee - $90

Corporate Delegate - $140

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About the event

WALGA’s annual Local Government Planning Showcase will be held on Monday, 22 September 2025 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Showcase offers an unique opportunity for Local Government planners to connect, exchange ideas, and share new practices, policies, and projects - strengthening relationships and fostering knowledge across the sector.

Highlighting the breadth and depth of Local Government planning projects across WA - including both strategic and statutory planning, the event provides an invaluable platform for WA planners to connect and learn from their peers.


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Speaker Highlights

John Carey BA MLA
John Carey BA MLA
Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure
Minister Carey will outline the State Government’s post-election planning priorities, how the State Government sees the role of Local Government planners, and opportunities for collaboration between State and Local Governments to deliver housing outcomes and an improved planning system.
Emma Cole
Emma Cole
Chairperson, Western Australian Planning Commission
Emma Cole will join WALGA CEO, Nick Sloan, for a sit-down interview to provide attendees with valuable insights into the Western Australian Planning Commission, her journey to becoming the Chairperson and the vision for the future of planning in Western Australia.
Amanda Scotland
Amanda Scotland
Transport and Land Use Planner, RAC
Amanda Scotland and Chris Edwards will present on RAC’s Reconnect WA project, a placemaking initiative using quick, low-cost interventions to reimagine and revitalise streets. Focusing on Chapman Road in Geraldton, the projected deliver a safer, more pedestrian-friendly street fostering connection.
Chris Edwards
Chris Edwards
Manager Project Delivery & Engineering, City of Greater Geraldton
Amanda Scotland and Chris Edwards will present on RAC’s Reconnect WA project, a placemaking initiative using quick, low-cost interventions to reimagine and revitalise streets. Focusing on Chapman Road in Geraldton, the projected deliver a safer, more pedestrian-friendly street fostering connection.
Craig Slarke
Craig Slarke
Partner, McLeods Lawyers
Craig Slarke will provide an overview of notable State Administrative Tribunal cases from the past year, exploring a range of planning matters including the complexities of tree retention, challenges posed by unlisted land uses, and other recent decisions that have influenced the planning landscape.
Anthony Denholm
Anthony Denholm
Manager Planning Services, City of Subiaco
Anthony Denholm and Sofia Boranga will present on the City of Subiaco’s heritage journey, highlighting how its Heritage Strategy, management framework, and targeted incentives have fostered strong community relationships and support for heritage protection.
Sofia Boranga
Sofia Boranga
Coordinator Heritage and Climate Change, City of Subiaco
Anthony Denholm and Sofia Boranga will present on the City of Subiaco’s heritage journey, highlighting how its Heritage Strategy, management framework, and targeted incentives have fostered strong community relationships and support for heritage protection.
Karrie Elder
Karrie Elder
Coordinator Strategic Planning, City of Greater Geraldton
Karrie Elder will share how complex legislation, limited resources, and rising community expectations of Local Government planning led the City of Greater Geraldton to create a more effective planning environment—simplifying systems, improving outcomes, and reconnecting with the purpose of planning.
Jeremy Versaico
Jeremy Versaico
Senior Strategic Planner, City of South Perth
Jeremy Versaico and Samantha Taylor will discuss Karawara’s ‘Greenway’ design and how the evolution of residential development has shaped community connectivity. They’ll present on South Perth’s evaluation of PAWs via the Karawara Pedestrian and Cycle Access Plan and its associated assessment tool.
Samantha Taylor
Samantha Taylor
Senior Strategic Planner, City of South Perth
Jeremy Versaico and Samantha Taylor will discuss Karawara’s ‘Greenway’ design and how the evolution of residential development has shaped community connectivity. They’ll present on South Perth’s evaluation of PAWs via the Karawara Pedestrian and Cycle Access Plan and its associated assessment tool.
Kate Bainbridge
Kate Bainbridge
Manager Development Approvals, City of Melville
Kate Bainbridge will explore the evolving role of Local Government planners as facilitators under greater public scrutiny. She’ll discuss the importance of ‘political’ alignment and using resources transparently to build social capital to maintain strong working relationships with elected members.
Tory Young
Tory Young
Manager Planning and Assets, Shire of Kondinin
Tory Young will outline how the Shire of Kondinin navigated two major renewable energy projects, highlighting their impact on small regional Local Governments. She’ll emphasise the value of early engagement and a robust planning framework to give certainty to Local Government planners.
Ian Humphrey
Ian Humphrey
Manager Strategic Planning, City of Swan
Ian Humphrey will discuss the City of Swan’s Community Futures Blueprint and Sustainable Growth Model, showing how they support proactive planning for infrastructure, services, and finances. This work shows how strategic planning can be embedded into corporate processes to manage growth challenges.
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WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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