Planning & Development Industry Reference Group

The Planning & Development Industry Reference Group (IRG) provides opportunity for Cairns Regional Council’s Planning, Growth and Sustainability Directorate and the broader development industry to exchange knowledge and ideas that support responsible and sustainable regional growth.

Members of the Planning & Development IRG work collaboratively with the Council to anticipate and address future challenges to growth through the lens of those affected by a decision now, and young people who will inherit our decisions in the future. Members can also provide strategic advice related to delivery of the Council’s planning and development functions.

To support a collaborative working arrangement, Council uses the Planning & Development IRG to provide feedback and improvement opportunities to its valued industry partners.

Membership

Members of the Planning & Development IRG are experts in their chosen field who have a keen interest in contributing to long-term strategic planning in Cairns.

The role of Planning & Development IRG members is to represent the views and opinions of their broader industry/sector to their greatest ability.

Planning & Development IRG members respect open dialogue, value diverse perspectives and a spirit of cooperation; essential to achieving the overarching objective of improved development outcomes for residents and stakeholders.

Please refer to the Planning & Development IRG meeting minutes below to see topics of discussion.

Interested in joining?

Membership is capped to promote fair and effective stakeholder representation. Membership is in a voluntary and unpaid capacity.

To express your interest via email, provide us with your response to the following questions:

• Name
• Title
• Current employer
• Why do you want to be part of the Industry Reference Group?
• What does a fresh and innovative ethos for our industry look like to you?
• What would you like the forum to achieve in the next twelve (12) months?
• How would you ensure that the objectives and key performance indicators (as per the terms of reference) are achieved?