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Professor Neal Menzies is currently Dean of Agriculture and leads the School of Agriculture and Food Science at the University of Queensland.

Janett has over 20 years’ experience in executive roles in the NSW Public Service including in housing, human services and in the development and management of major sporting venues.

Alex O’Mara is a non-executive director and independent advisor.

Richard Pearson has over 30 years experience as a town planner and senior public service executive, his career spanning state and local government and the private sector.

Shelley Penn is a Director, independent strategic adviser, architect and urbanist with significant experience encompassing 15 years in architectural practice, and more than 20 years in senior, expert advisory roles in procurement, governance, strategy and community engagement.

Simon served for 30 years in the NSW public sector, including as the Secretary of the Department of Industry and deputy head of the Premiers Department and of the Environment Department.

For over 25 years Clare has developed detailed insights into the workings of operations, listed companies and government.

Elizabeth Taylor specialises in governance effectiveness and analysis of complex projects and ecosystems. Her career has spanned industry, design and construction, and academe.

Michael has more than 25 years’ executive leadership experience in the NSW public service including as agency head, chief executive officer and deputy secretary.

Our Commission members are selected from a diverse range of planning-related fields.