South Australia’s independent Planning Commission welcomes three new members today to help shape the planning future of the state.

Lisa Teburea, John Stimson and David O’Loughlin have been appointed by the Minister for Planning, Mr Nick Champion, adding substantial experience and understanding of the Planning System to the State Planning Commission.

• Lisa Teburea joins with over a decade of experience in strategic planning with the Local Government Association of South Australia across both metropolitan and regional areas.
• John Stimson hasover thirty-five years’ experience as an urban geographer, town planner and project manager having worked on significant urban development projects across the State. His appointment follows his commission as the Chair of the State Government’s Expert Panel Planning System Implementation Review, whilst having previously served as President of the Urban Development Institute of Australia – South Australia.
• David O’Loughlin joins the State Planning Commission with considerable experience in the Local Government Sector, serving as the Mayor of the City of Prospect, President of the Australian Local Government Association, and the Local Government Sectors Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) representative. He brings an important perspective following recent announcements from National Cabinet to review Planning Rules to address the housing crisis.

Two of the new members, John Stimson and Lisa Teburea, join as they conclude their commission as members of the State Government’s Expert Panel Planning System Implementation Review – bringing with them a deep understanding of the community’s expectations and concerns over planning outcomes.

The appointment of three new members sees the State Planning Commission’s membership expand to seven members under the leadership of chair Craig Holden.

The decision to expand the State Planning Commission to seven members comes at an important juncture for the State, with major strategic planning initiatives to be considered over the next 12-to-24 months to shape the state, plot the population and facilitate economic opportunities.