State Planning Commission members announcement

The State Planning Commission, SA’s independent planning advisory will see some changes to its serving members from 1 November 2024.

Since becoming a Commission member in 2021, Mr Stuart Moseley has made an invaluable contribution to the planning direction of the state. He will finish his three-year commitment on 31 October. Stuart will continue his strong association with the Government of South Australia advising the Department for Housing and Urban Development (DHUD) on the implementation of infrastructure schemes.

Ms Sally Smith from DHUD has served on the Commission as the ex officio since the Commission’s inception in 2017. After her many years of dedicated service, Sally will be focusing on her recently announced new role as Deputy Chief Executive of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The position of ex officio will now be served by Mr Marc Voortman. Marc was appointed to the role of Executive Director of Planning and Building with DHUD in January 2024 after many years in local government leadership roles.

The State Planning Commission will now be served by Mr Craig Holden (Chair), Ms Stephanie Johnston, Ms Lisa Teburea, Mr John Stimson, Mr David O’Loughlin and Mr Marc Voortman. They represent a diverse expertise across planning, urban design, development, local government and social and environmental policy.

The State Planning Commission guides the decision-making of state government, local government and community and business organisations with respect to planning, development and infrastructure provisions in South Australia. The Commission was established on 1 April 2017 with the commencement of the new planning Act.