Join us for a morning of insight and discussion as North Queensland’s planning professionals gather to explore key issues shaping the region’s future. This special event will feature Assistant Minister Rebecca Young MP, alongside Paul Needham MPIA, Chief Planner at Townsville City Council addressing critical planning priorities, including:
- Red Tape Reduction Taskforce - aimed at reducing red tape for Councils across Queensland
- Planning scheme amendments – insights and update from Townsville City Council
- Building a strong pipeline of planners – fostering talent in North Queensland
The event will be MC'ed by George Milford MPIA (Fellow) - Director, Milford Planning.
This will be a valuable opportunity to connect with planning leaders and contribute to the conversation on the future of planning in the region.
Ticket includes: Hot plated breakfast alternate drop, and tea and coffee
Registrations must be received before Thursday 1 May. Seats are limited.
Presenters
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Rebecca Young MP - Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing and Better Regulation
In my role as Assistant Minister, I am focused on driving economic growth to create jobs and opportunities, delivering innovative housing solutions to address pressing needs, and ensuring that government regulation empowers people and businesses rather than creating unnecessary barriers. These priorities align with the LNP’s right plans for Queensland: restoring safety where you live, reinstating health services when you need them, respecting your hard-earned money, reimagining housing opportunities, and redesigning a government that works for you.
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Paul Needham MPIA - Chief Planning & Development Officer, Townsville City Council
Paul Needham is the Chief Planning & Development Officer at Townsville City Council, a position he has held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Paul served as the Director of Planning and Development Services at the City of Busselton in Western Australia. He earned his degree from the University of Melbourne. Paul has been involved in local disaster management, serving as the Local Recovery Coordinator for the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.
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George Milford MPIA (Fellow) - Director, Milford Planning
George has a diverse and colourful breadth of experience in both design and planning. George is the sole director and principal of Milford Planning. He is a committed regional planner having spent every meaningful minute of his two-decade planning career outside of metro Queensland. Milford Planning works on a variety and diversity of projects, people and planning problems that the unique regional Queensland context provides for.
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