The Commission comprises a Chair, members with widespread expertise in planning, urban design, construction, economics and public policy and an ex officio representative from the Department for Housing and Urban Development.
Members of the Commission share expertise across a broad range of disciplines that span the planning sector to ensure they have the knowledge and representation to make informed decisions. These areas include:
- planning, urban design or architecture
- economics, commerce or finance
- development or building construction
- social or environmental policy or science
- local government, public administration or law.
The State Planning Commission’s Chairperson, Mr Craig Holden, was appointed in November 2021, prior to this appointment Mr Holden had been a Commission member since November 2018.
Mr Craig Holden
Chair
November 2021 - Current
Member - November 2018 - November 2021
Craig’s career encompasses architecture, project management, construction, real estate and property development.
Craig is currently a board member of the South Australian Housing Trust, and the ACH Group.
Craig is committed to ensuring that all South Australian’s benefit from land use planning policy that is equitable, informed, and contemporary.
Ms Stephanie Johnston
Member
September 2022 to current
Book publisher turned urban planner Stephanie Johnston runs a boutique consultancy specialising in urban and regional planning, heritage management, industry research and support services for local and state government agencies and the private and not-for-profit sectors.
Recent lead consultancy roles include the Mount Lofty Ranges World Heritage Bid, the West Kimberley Dinosaur Coast National Heritage Management Plan, the Hunter Valley Heritage Vineyards Strategic Study, the South Australia Twentieth Century Heritage Survey and Thematic History and the Department of Environment and Water's Building Upgrade Finance Project.
Stephanie is an Expert Member of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes, a Member of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority, the Presiding Member of the City of Charles Sturt Council Assessment Panel and the Chair of the Friends of Port Willunga. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Adelaide and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of South Australia.
Ms Lisa Teburea
Member
July 2023 - Current
Lisa is an experienced executive leader with a strong reputation as a collaborative and constructive contributor to successful policy, legislation and reform programs.
She has a background in urban planning and public affairs with expertise in aligning plans, policies and processes to strategic objectives and driving positive culture change at an industry level.
Lisa currently works as an independent consultant, advising public and private sector clients on strategy, governance, risk, and engagement. She has significant expertise in local government, community development, and social policy.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (with Honours) from the University of South Australia as well as a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from Flinders University.
Mr John Stimson
Member
July 2023 - Current
John is a qualified Urban Geographer, Town Planner and Project Manager with forty years of experience predominantly in the private sector as well as in local government. He has worked on numerous projects across Australia and in South East Asia that create new communities as well as gaining approvals for land divisions, residential, commercial, industrial and retail projects. He has undertaken many strategic and policy planning projects for state and local governments.
John was also contracted to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in the role of Pilot Infrastructure Scheme Coordinator. He is currently the Independent Case Manager for the Roseworthy Township Expansion Road Deed.
He was Presiding Member of the Expert Panel for the Planning System Implementation Review.
Mr David O'Loughlin
Member
July 2023 - Current
David was the Mayor of the City of Prospect from 2006 to 2022 and President of the Australian Local Government Association 2016-2020, and COAG from 2016-2019.
Professionally qualified as a Project Manager, David has held senior positions in the construction industry and was an Executive Manager at Built Environs and State Manager at Badge Constructions. He joined the public sector from 2008 as Projects Director in Housing SA and became Director Major Projects in Renewal SA in 2012 where he delivered a range of projects including the delivery of the $404 million, 1,475 dwelling, social housing component of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. Projects he led won 34 industry awards over five years in government, including the multi award-winning $48 million UNO Apartments project on Waymouth Street.
David studied Architecture at the University of Adelaide and completed a Graduate Diploma in Project Management at the University of South Australia, completed the Australian Institute of Directors course in 2000, the Essential Director Update in 2023, and graduated from the Governor's Leadership Foundation in 2002.
He is also a member of the Boards of Renewal SA, the History Trust of SA, Cottage Homes Inc, and a number of not for profits.
Mr Marc Voortman
Ex officio
November 2024 - current
Marc Voortman is the Executive Director of Planning and Building in Planning and Land Use Services, in the Department for Housing and Urban Development. As the Executive Director of Planning and Building Marc leads all planning and building business units including the Regional Planning, Code, State Assessment and Crown and Impact Assessment Teams.
Marc has extensive experience in planning and development within local government where in his most previous role he was the General Manager, Planning and Community at Mount Barker District Council, leading the Council through a period of sustained growth.
Marc has significant experience in growth area management, infrastructure coordination, development assessment, strategic and community planning. He has led several strategic planning initiatives including the development of the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan, Strategic Infrastructure Plans, City and Township Plans, Community and Recreation Infrastructure Plans and led the delivery of major community infrastructure projects.