Planning Committee

The Planning Committee drives reform and improvement of Victoria’s planning system to facilitate development that meets housing, community and industry requirements.

The Committee tackles the planning-related issues that have a direct bearing on industry ability to deliver on State strategic policy intent for 70 per cent of Melbourne’s housing to be located close to jobs and services in Melbourne’s established areas, and the clarity and speed at which decisions should be made to deliver planning permits for housing.

Committee Members

• Aaron Organ, Ecology and Heritage Partners
• Adela Alexandra, OYOB Property Group
• Alex While, ID_Land
• Alice Maloney, Ratio Consultants
• Arnea Vargas, MBM
• Chris Raywood, Oreana
• David Vorchheimer, Russell Kennedy
• Eve Dimitrakakis, Egis
• Gregory Bursill, Bursill Consulting
• James Sutherland, Development Victoria
• John Cicero, Best Hooper
• John Luppino, Intrapac Property
• Justin Slater, Tract       
• Kim Kyle, Stockland
• Michael Henderson, Contour Consultants
• Mimi Marcus, Marcus Lane Group
• Nick Hooper, Taylors Development Strategists
• Randah Jordan, Veris
• Samantha O’Shaughnessy, Perri Group
• Sammi Xu, City of Whittlesea
• Scott Gregory, Peet
• Simon Merrigan, Millar Merrigan
• Tim Peggie, Colliers Urban Planning
• Tom Crompton, King & Wood Mallesons

Land Lease Communities Committee

The Land Lease Communities Committee brings industry expertise to the policy and operational issues that guide this growing housing solutions.

The Committee engages with government, regulators and councils to support clear and workable frameworks, improved data insights and well planned community outcomes. It ensures the sector’s perspectives are considered in discussions that influence affordability, delivery timelines and the long term contribution of land lease communities to Victoria’s housing system.

Committee Members

• Andrew Perkins, Wingate
• Brett Cooper, Buildlab Australia
• Chris Gallaugher, Colliers Engineering & Design
• Chris Paranthoiene, Lifestyle Communities
• David Laing, Springtree
• Emerald Thompson, Spiire
• Henry Wallis Colliers Urban Planning
• Ian Sanders, Colliers International
• James Cappellari, Dalton Consulting Engineering
• James Westh, Stockland
• Leah Wittingslow, Mesh
• Lesley Haygarth, AVID Property Group
• Nick Holuigue, Maddocks
• Samuel Cohen, Serenitas
• Samuel Gribble, Metricon Homes
• Stephen Copeland, Next Living / ID Land
• Theo Maroulakos, nbn
• Simon Burk, Ingenia

Greenfield Development Committee

The Greenfield Development Committee is focused on the timely and cost-effective provision of new housing, infrastructure and services across Victoria’s greenfield areas.

The Committee cultivates and sustains productive relationships with key councils, referral authorities and state government agencies, and promotes infrastructure and services to meet the needs of new communities without adversely impacting the affordability and accessibility of land prices and housing.

Committee Members

• Adam Suttie, Breese Pitt Dixon
• Alex Gibson, SOHO Living
• Andrew Perkins, Wingate
• Anthony Caligiuri, Califam Constructions
• Anthony Jansen, Intrapac Property
• Brett Howard, NBN
• Brihony Boan, Gadens
• Chris Engert, MAB Property Developments
• Edna Yeo, MBM
• Ekant Shah, SIG Group
• Jackie Kent, Stockland
• Jacqueline Holst, Mirvac
• James Saunders, YourLand
• Jill Lim, Frasers Property Australia
• John Forbes, Dennis Family Corporation
• Joshua McLachlan, ABN Group
• Kane Malcomson, Core Projects
• Leah Wittingslow, Mesh
• Liz Ronson, 3L Alliance
• Marcus Cairney, Avid Property Group
• Mark McKinley, Russell Kennedy Lawyers
• Mark Roberts, Peet
• Mark Woodland, Urbis
• Nick Bosco, ID Land
• Niki Hendriksen, Dahua Australia
• Paul Wheate, CBRE
• Ray Verratti, Verve Projects
• Rebecca Scullion, Spiire
• Ruwen Moodley, Satterley Property Group
• Sam Nettelbeck, Plan B Group
• Sean Pinan, Catalyst Development Services
• Simon Beardall, Eukai
• Stephen Watters, SMEC
• Tim Hyland, RPM Group

Capital Markets and Investment Committee

The Capital Markets and Investment Committee strengthens access to finance for housing and urban development by deepening engagement with lenders, investors and other capital providers.

It brings industry expertise to emerging trends in market liquidity, capital flows and project funding conditions. The Committee also advises on regulatory and tax settings that shape investment feasibility and housing supply to support a more efficient and resilient development environment.

Committee Members

• Adriana Zuccala, Supra Capital
• Cheerag Sirsalewala, IDA
• Ellen Grant, Urbis
• Jacqui Withers, Pacific Group of Companies
• Jean-Pierre Malin, Stockland
• Joseph Katz, Madgwicks
• Lance Willie, Lotus Living
• Liz Guyler, APD Projects
• Mathew De Gouveia, HWL Ebsworth
• Matt Clifford, HMC Private Credit
• Michael Staedler, RPM Group
• Michael Tuppen, Fordham Business Advisors
• Nicholas Mirarchi, William Buck
• Nicole Oram, Arcadis
• Paul Beatty, URPS
• Scott Martin, ID Land
• Simon Di Pace, Core Projects
• Tim Lewis, Avid Property Group
• Zoe Chung, King & Wood Mallesons
• Zoe Zhu, Melbournia Group

Innovation and Sustainability Committee

The Innovation and Sustainability Committee inspires the adoption of new technologies and innovations that will advance our communities and encourage sustainable urban development.

The Committee works to generate positive economic, social and environmental outcomes by championing new thinking, and contributing to emerging policy areas in both built form and greenfield developments with emphasis on innovation, sustainability and technology.

Committee Members

• Adrian Snowden, Plan B Services
• Amy Conti, Torus Technologies
• Andrea Vargas, Arcadis Australia Pty Ltd
• Ben de Waard, Sustainable development Consultants
• Bernice Mwenye, Stockland
• Brett Foulis, Beveridge Williams & Co
• Brett Young, Ratio Consultants
• Charlotte Pennicott, Local: Residential
• Grant Neilson, Core Projects
• James Lofting, Russell Kennedy
• Kane Goldsworthy, Development Victoria
• Kim Luong, MBM
• Matthew Bowler, NBN
• Matthew Bradbury, Spiire
• Maureen Benier, DTP
• Mike Bird, apartments.com.au
• Nicola Smith, Niche Planning Studio
• Nigel Mak, Plus Studio
• Piotr Rutkowski, Dahua Group
• Scott Watson, ABN Group
• Shannon Straughen, Villawood Properties
• Tavis Lavell, Mcmullen Nolan Group
• Victoria Cook, Yarra Valley Water

Infill Development Committee

The Infill Development Committee seeks to ensure fiscal, planning and building policy and legislation facilitates the delivery of new housing in urban renewal and infill areas.

The Committee makes a vital contribution to UDIA Victoria’s advocacy in support of the apartment development sector, and the innovative and responsible re-development of urban renewal precincts.

Committee Members

• Adele Deravi, Arcadis
• Amy Conti, Torus Technologies
• Angela Mok, Ratio Consultants
• Antry Lau, Jesse Ant Architects
• Ben Rowe, Riverlee
• Chris Boocock, Best Hooper Lawyers
• David Allt-Graham, Assemble
• David Passarella, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers
• Guy Sedunary, YourLand Development
• Guy Williamson, Growland
• Jessica Stedman, Urbis
• Karl Kutner, Central Equity
• Kathy Johnson, Yarraport
• Lee Williams, MBM
• Megan Yeaman, Mirvac
• Melissa Ashby, AVID Property Group
• Miche Bate, Niche Planning Studio
• Nic Antoniou, Plus Studio
• Nemesia Kennet, Development Victoria
• Thomas Zilm, Moray and Agnew
• Tom Barbour, Colliers Engineering & Design
• Tom Booth, Stockland
• Tom Pasco, Maddocks
• Tony Davoli, DPM Consulting Group

Member Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Member Engagement & Inclusion Committee exists to champion a property sector that is inclusive, equitable, and representative of the diverse communities it serves. By fostering meaningful member engagement and promoting diversity, the committee drives connection, collaboration, and growth across the sector.

Committee Members

• Amy Watson, Clayton Utz
• Bonnie Levinge, Dennis Family Corporation
• Candice Ng, Plus Studio
• Diana Mandaliti, ABN Group VIC
• Emma Antonius, Jinding
• Fiona Slechten, Egis
• Joe Fatnowna, Stockland
• Leanne Nickels, SMEC
• Maggie Hajnal, Core Projects
• Marnie Dalton, Dalton Consulting Engineers
• Shaun Cheng, Development Victoria
• Siobhan Rehill, Mt Atkinson Holding
• Stella Usanovic, Capstone Recruitment
• Stephanie Topp, MBM
• Teena Lynch, Wingate

Ballarat Committee

The Ballarat Committee provides dedicated industry representation on planning and development matters that influence the growth and liveability of Ballarat and the broader Central Highlands region.

The Committee contributes to policy development and constructive engagement with local councils and referral authorities to support well planned growth, coordinated infrastructure delivery and robust population and land use planning. It ensures the development industry is effectively represented in discussions that shape the region’s long term economic and urban outcomes.

Committee Members

• Anthony Orchard, Watson Young Architects
• Anton Pound, Bauenort Management
• Brad Paddon, APD Projects
• Eliza Minney, Best Hooper Lawyers
• Giselle Ravarian, Urbane Studio
• Jackson Zaal, Beveridge Williams
• Josef Seter, Tomkinson
• Joseph van Dyk, Hygge Property
• Kerry Wilkinson, Spiire
• Matt Cosgrave, Villawood Properties
• Michael Martello, Development Victoria
• Nick Grylewicz, Integra Group
• Scott Torrington, Dennis Family Corporation
• Tom Trevaskis, Moremac

Geelong Committee

The Geelong Committee plays a proactive and collaborative role in policy development on issues of importance to the evolution of Geelong as Victoria’s second capital city.

The Committee plays an important role in driving productive interactions between UDIA Victoria and councils and referral authorities in the Barwon region, ensuring industry is well-represented in discussions of planning and development issues such as planning strategy, timing, infrastructure provision and population forecasting.

Committee Members

• Adam Jaques, Maddocks
• Anish Rama, APD Projects
• Ben Stewart, Core Projects
• Celia Konstas, Villawood Properties
• Chris Wheaton, Newland Developments & Lovely Banks Development Group
• Claire Bickerstaff, Stantec
• Damon Messias, NBN
• Dominic Ross Versace, Plus Studio
• Emma Liarakos, Duo Projects
• Gary Wilson, ABN Group
• Jacob Peterson, Mesh
• James Agustin, Maker Consulting Services
• James Hamilton, Ratio Consultants
• Jess Hurse, Biosis
• Jessica Scott, Springtree
• Lachlan Atkins, Stockland
• Leigh Prossor, Loetis
• Megan Rovers, Geelong Property Hub
• Nick Clements, Tract Consultants
• Trudi Ray, Haven Home Safe

Bendigo Committee

The Bendigo Committee delivers development industry representation on matters relating to the overall direction and development outcomes within Victoria’s northern region.

The Committee provides input on a range of policy issues, including with a focus on regional ensuring growth is appropriately planned for and managed.

Committee Members

• Andrea Tomkinson, Tomkinson Group
• Cameron Clarke, Spiire Australia Ltd
• Damien Cranage, Total Property Developments
• Darren Pitson, DPJ Civil
• Emily Marson, Best Hooper Lawyers
• Gerard Gilfedder, Townify
• Joe Cannatelli, NBN
• Jordan Sens, Terraco
• Julian Perez, Villawood Properties
• Keri Mihalco, Development Victoria
• Lindsay Jacgung, Beveridge Williams
• Mark Donaldson, Beck Legal

Outlook Committee

The Outlook Young Professionals Committee promotes greater engagement, participation and exposure for young people across the sector through a range of initiatives including events, networking, mentoring and communications.

The Committee also represents young professionals within the urban development industry by providing input on UDIA Victoria’s strategic initiatives and program of annual activities.

Committee Members

• Anthony Bonanno, Villawood Properties
• Caroline Brady, Cossill and Webley
• Charlotte Poole, Veris
• Claudia Facy, Core Projects
• Connor Gibbons, 3L Alliance
• Fraser Mahony, Dalton Consulting Engineers
• Hugo Hall, Stockland
• Injynn Oo, Arcadis
• Isabella Schmidtke, Gadens Law Firm
• Jack O’Neill, Contour Consultants
• James Rush, Hygge Property
• Josh Rock, Spiire
• Kalob Ollerenshaw, Energy Locals
• Mayuran Sritharan, SMEC
• Mike Mortimer, Wel.Co
• Monica Ceckiewicz, Insight Planning Consultants
• Nina Suares, AVID Property Group
• Rosalie Mustica, ABN Group
• Sara Burns, Local: Residential
• Tunc Ozlatif, Development Victoria
• Zack Heap, Colliers Urban Planning
• Zara Seyfort, Maddocks