Wednesday, February 12, 2025

State Planner appointed for Queensland

Deputy Premier, Jarrod Bleijie, has announced the appointment of Peta Harwood as Queensland’s new State Planner.

Ms Harwood (pictured) will lead the Planning Group within Queensland’s Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning and will begin in the role on Tuesday, 28 January. 

She was most recently Executive Director in the Planning Group, where she led the Crisafulli Government’s implementation of its 100 Day Plan to unlock church and charity-owned land for the community housing sector.    

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Mr Bleijie said he was delighted that Peta had been appointed to the role.

“I know Ms Harwood will play a critical role in helping us unlock more housing approvals for Queenslanders,” Mr Bleijie said. 

“Ms Harwood has been a powerhouse in Queensland’s planning community for over a decade.   

“Prior to her recent work in the Queensland Government, Ms Harwood led the development assessment functions for Brisbane and a cohort of 300 officers for over four years, led the first Local Government Infrastructure Plan in Queensland for Brisbane, and oversaw the 2014 new City Plan for Brisbane including its six-month community engagement, new online e-plan and interactive mapping, firsts at the time. 

“Peta is keenly aware of the importance of partnering with Local Governments and Communities to plan well, and I look forward to seeing the results of that work in the near future.” 

Ms Harwood is a Member of the Planning Institute of Australia and was the 2024 joint winner of Outstanding Woman Planner of the Year.  

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