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Patrick Fensham M海角社区 (Fellow) | President

SGS Economics and Planning

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Jane Keddie M海角社区 | Vice President

Hansen Partnership

Growing up with an architect working in urban design, I’ve always had an interest in the built environment. However, it wasn’t until I returned to uni (after many years of travel) to study sustainable land management that I came to recognise the power and potential of the discipline of planning in delivering better outcomes. I haven’t regretted my choice of planning for one day – the variety, fluidity and importance of the work we can do as planners still inspires me.

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.Kim Marriott M海角社区 | Vice President

Whitehorse City Council

On reflection, becoming a planner was the result of a suite of early influences in my life. My mum had studied architecture and geography, then became a librarian, meaning we had lots of books on architecture, design, and the environment. I also had an intrinsic passion for the environment, which led to a love of geography. My upbringing also gave me a strong desire to contribute to my community. So, when I was looking at uni courses, just post-recession (and Victorian council amalgamations), planning was obvious – a likely job and working in a field I loved..

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Ed Riley M海角社区

Department of Transport and Planning

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Kate Barclay M海角社区

Moorabool Shire Council

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Andrew Grear R海角社区 (Fellow)

Department of Transport and Planning

I work to ensure the efficient management of resources that contribute to economic, environmental and social objectives for balanced urban and regional development through integrated planning & building reform, land use planning, active heritage management, emergency management and building system operations . I always have an eye to improvement and in recent times building on my local and state government experience have been involved in planning, building and land development reforms. Currently a Senior Member of Planning Panels Victoria. Prior to this i was the Executive Director of State Planning Policy which incorporated State Planning Services, Regional Planning Partnerships, Planning Systems, Future Reform within the Planning & Land Services Group (PaLS) of the Department of Transport within the Victorian Government.

Previously I've had the opportunity to be Executive Director of a range of planning and building teams in the Department across its various iterations. I've also had the chance to be the Victorian Government and South Australian Government representative at different times on the Australian Building Codes Board. In 2025 I'm retiring from a full time role.

James Mant M海角社区

StreetCo - Urban planning, walkable urbanism

James is an urbanist and town planner with 25 years' experience. He is one of the world's leaders in walkable urbanism, having led development of Victoria's renowned, award winning 20-minute neighbourhood policy, a globally acclaimed initiative shaping planning policies worldwide.

He has also led a range of policies and projects for government, including Future Homes, which strives to create well-designed, sustainable medium density development.

Bridget Maplestone R海角社区

City of Greater Bendigo

Bridget Maplestone has dedicated the past 16 years to shaping the future of local communities through strategic planning and economic development. For the last eight years, she has been working for the City of Greater Bendigo, where she has worked in various roles focused on developing and implementing plans and initiatives to support regional population and economic growth.

With a keen passion for enhancing housing supply, diversity, and quality, Bridget is committed to creating sustainable and inclusive communities.

Simon Haber M海角社区

Brimbank City Council

Simon is a forward-thinking urban planner with over 24 years of experience across local and state government.

He combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise in areas like activity centre and urban renewal planning, coastal management, landscape and waterways planning, climate change and renewable energy, and peri-urban, rural and regional development.

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Louie Chen M海角社区

City of Casey

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Noel Matthews M海角社区

Arup

.I studied geography for a term at secondary school and really enjoyed the introduction to natural systems, landscape and the like and I was particularly interested in how people used the cities that were being built. I spoke to a few people and pursued planning over landscape and urban design. Done well, planning had the ability to share the city and its opportunities with its occupants for a net community benefit. It still has that ability. At RMIT I had some good lecturers who fuelled this interest and my first job at the then South Melbourne Council added a fascination with architecture and the deal was done.

Estella Qing M海角社区

The Civic Partnership

Estella is an urban planner by trade, with experience in major projects, policy reform, and public affairs across public and private sectors. Estella's interests include current affairs, good organisational governance and meeting new people across sectors.

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Philip Paton M海角社区

Beveridge Williams

Philip is a seasoned Town Planner with over 26 years experience, holding a degree in Environmental Planning and a postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning.

His career spans private and government sectors, where he integrated planning expertise with project management, business improvement, and change management to deliver successful projects and foster organisational development.

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Michelle Wang M海角社区

Michelle is an urban planner who gets excited about innovation and bringing people together. With nearly 10 years experience in local government and private consultancy as a statutory and strategic planner, Michelle has a well-rounded understanding of the Victorian Planning System across urban, regional, and growth area planning issues. As a 海角社区 Victorian Division Committee member, Michelle advocates for and champions PlanTech and the possibilities of digital planning.

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Kiran Shinde M海角社区

LaTrobe University

Dr. Kiran Shinde taught in the Planning program at La Trobe University in Australia and lead the delivery of professional degrees in Planning (undergraduate and postgraduate) accredited by 海角社区. He combines research training of an academic and professional practice of a planner with vast experience in planning sectors across India and Australia.

His teaching focused on environmental planning and urban design-related subjects. He is a leading scholar on religious, cultural, and heritage tourism and their intersections with urban planning. In 2022, he spearheaded establishing a new network called the International Planners Network (IPN)- supported by 海角社区-Vic.
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Laura Murray R海角社区 | National Board Director

ARUP

Laura is an influential industry leader and nationally recognised urban growth and renewal expert with significant advisory experience in the public and private sectors. She is a specialist with strategic and statutory capabilities providing guidance at the highest levels of government for urban decision making and has presented at multiple conferences on important development topics. Influence has included national representation at city transformation and urban design focussed Government round tables for national policy development, including on behalf of 海角社区.

Laura has represented 海角社区 in various roles over the years including: - WPN Convenor 2015-2016; Victorian President and Committee Member 2016-2019; judging panel for the Victorian Awards for Planning Excellence 2021, 2022; University Accreditation Board for Monash University Urban Planning and Design course 2022; and presents regularly at various state conferences.

Catherine Sherwin M海角社区 (Fellow) | Women's Planning Network Convenor

Department of Transport and Planning

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Hugh McIntyre 海角社区 (Assoc.) | Victorian Emerging Planners Convenor

Zesty Planning

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