Its structure and constitution have recently been reviewed with changes to be introduced through the Planning and Development Amendment Act 2023 commencing on 1 July 2023.
Review of the Western Australian Planning Commission
Contact information
Please refer all correspondence to:
ph: 6551 9910
email: [email protected]
Please note, requests for deputations can be
made to the WAPC Chairman via [email protected].
Commission Membership
Communications with the Commission should be through Commission Support only. Please do not contact Commission members directly.
- Mr David Caddy - Chair, Western Australian Planning Commission
- Ms Jane Bennett - Deputy Chairperson
- Mr Anthony Kannis - Director General, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
- Cr Caroline Knight - Non-Metropolitan Local Government Representative
- Mr Leigh Ballard - Deputy to Non-Metropolitan Local Government Representative
- Ms Jane Bennett - Knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the fields of urban planning, property, business, engineering, surveying, transport or urban design.
- Mr Gene Koltasz - Knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the fields of environmental conservation, natural resource management or heritage interests.
- Mr Barry McGuire - Knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the fields of community services, community affairs or indigenous interest.
- Ms Rebecca Brown - Director General, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
- Mr Mike Rowe - Director General, Department of Communities
- Mr Alistair Jones - A/Director General, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
- Mr Peter Woronzow - Director General, Department of Transport
- Ms Helen Brookes - Coastal planning and Management Representative
- Vacant - Metropolitan Local Government Representative
- Cr Liam Gobbert - Deputy to Metropolitan Local Government Representative
- Ms Lynne Craigie - Regional Representative
- Ms Lisette Traves - Portfolio Agency Representative
WAPC Secretary - Ms Sam Boucher
