In this episode, Nicole sits down with Amy Marsden, Director of Planning at Therefor Group. Amy brings over 20 years of national and international experience in planning and development, with a strong focus on affordable housing, inclusive communities, and meaningful planning outcomes.
Together, they explore:
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The real-world projects Amy is working on and her role in shaping them
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The challenge of balancing community concerns with the urgent need for more housing
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Misconceptions about those who rely on social and affordable housing
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What Amy would change about housing policy if she had a magic wand
- Advice for young and emerging planners who want to make a difference
Before the interview, Nicole shares the latest planning news in Queensland:
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The Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill has passed Parliament
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Key changes include: a new community benefit framework, special planning powers for 2032 Games infrastructure, shorter consultation periods for regional plans, changes to infrastructure charging, and refinements which affect development control plans (DCPs)
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📌 A Policy Briefing will be hosted soon by PIA—stay tuned
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🗓️ Also, don’t miss the PIA Queensland Leaders Lunch on 25 July in Brisbane: the End-of-Financial-Year celebration of Queensland planning profession.
- PIA Qld Leaders Lunch 2025 - Leaders Lunch 2025
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