Planning that Works – delivering real outcomes for Tasmania
Planning is often judged by its process but communities experience it through outcomes.
This year’s conference shifts the focus from theory to delivery: what planning is actually producing across Tasmania, and how those outcomes can be improved. From housing supply and infrastructure delivery to environmental resilience and major projects, planners are working at the centre of some of the state’s most complex and consequential challenges.
Planning that Works brings together practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to share real projects, honest reflections, and practical lessons. We will explore how planning decisions translate into outcomes on the ground (in towns, cities, and regions) and examine what helps projects move forward, where the system creates friction, and how planning practice can continue to evolve.
The focus is clear: how do we ensure planning systems, policies and professional judgement enable delivery, rather than delay it?
This is a conference for practitioners who want to move beyond process and focus on impact. What we are approving, what we are delivering, and what difference it is making for Tasmania.
2026 PIA TAS State Planning Conference Website
Registration Information
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Early Bird
registration (until 24 July) |
Standard Registration
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| PIA Member |
265.50 |
295.00 |
| PIA Student Member |
144.00 |
160.00 |
| Non-Member |
355.00 |
395.00 |
Full registration ticket includes:
- 2 days of conference sessions (Thursday & Friday),
- 1 x Conference Study Tour (limited places)
- 1 x ticket to the Conference Welcome Reception (Thursday evening)
- 1 x ticket to the Conference Closing Party
Note: To access social functions, you will need to reserve your spot when registering.
Study Tours
Study Tour details to be announced shortly.
Terms & Conditions
Payment
All amounts are in Australian dollars and are inclusive for Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Payment may be made by online credit card payment (Visa or Mastercard), or EFT (you can request an invoice during registration). All registrations must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference, or you won’t be able to pick up your name badge onsite.
Member Rates
You must be an active PIA member to register at the member rate. Contact our membership team at [email protected] for more details on becoming a member or to check your current membership details.
Early Bird Registrations
Early Bird Registrations open from 9 July 2026 and close 24 July 2026. Early Bird Registrations must be paid in full prior to the close of the Early Bird Registration period for the discounted rate to apply (24 July 2026). If you are paying by invoice, please ensure that the payment is processed during this period, or your registration amount will automatically increase to the standard rate.
Cancellation
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the conference after submitting their online registration are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All substitutions and cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]
No Shows
If you are unable to attend, please advise us via emailing [email protected] to cancel your registration.
If you fail to advise us prior to conference, we regard your registration as ‘no show’ and cancellation fee of 100% will apply.
Refund policy
If you cancel 2 months prior to the Conference, you will be refunded 100% of your total fees.
If you cancel 1 month prior to the Conference, no refunds will be issued; however, registrations may be transferred to another person without penalty. PIA must be advised of any cancellation or transfer in writing to [email protected]
Disclaimer of liability
PIA will not accept any liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of, or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.
Insurance
PIA confirms that the delegate registration fees do not in any way include insurance cover. It is recommended that delegates consider their individual travel and health insurance requirements prior to making travel arrangements.
Privacy
PIA complies with the National Privacy Principles set out in the Commonwealth Act 1988 and reaffirmed in the Privacy Act (Private Sector) Amendment Act 2000 which came into effect in law in December 2001. To view the PIA privacy policy please visit the PIA website.
Unless required by law the Association will not disclose personal information about an individual unless the individual has provided consent, either at the time of providing the information or following a specific request.
Your information may also be collected for RSVP purposes related to social functions and other events. When necessary, your details may be shared with relevant third parties to facilitate event organisation, including sending invitations and managing event logistics.
Media and photography
In registering for this conference, you accept that various events may be photographed, video or audio recorded and that this content may be used by PIA at its discretion on website, social media, newsletters or other promotional material. You consent to:
1. being filmed, photographed, or otherwise recorded during the event (the Recordings) either by PIA staff, a service provider, or via third-party platforms such as (but not limited to) EventsAir, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams;
2. PIA using the Recordings after the event; and
3. releasing PIA from any liability that may arise from PIA using the Recordings.
Thank you to our Conference Partners
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Interested in partnering with us?
Our Partnership Proposal is now available. Contact Carmel McCormack, State Manager via [email protected] or (03) 9654 3777 for more details.
Conference Contact
For more information please contact Lydia Lovelock [email protected]