Commissioner Simon Smith
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.
Commissioner Clare Sykes
For over 25 years Clare has developed detailed insights into the workings of operations, listed companies and government.
Commissioner Professor Elizabeth Taylor AO
Elizabeth Taylor specialises in governance effectiveness and analysis of complex projects and ecosystems. Her career has spanned industry, design and construction, and academe.
Commissioner Michael Wright
Michael has more than 25 years’ executive leadership experience in the NSW public service including as agency head, chief executive officer and deputy secretary.
Commissioners
Our Commission members are selected from a diverse range of planning-related fields.
Commissioner Andrew Mills, Chair
Andrew Mills is Chair of the NSW Independent Planning Commission.
Commissioner Terry Bailey
Terry Bailey has over 35 years’ experience working in the public sector and tertiary education.
Our correspondence management
We encourage participation from our community on State significant development applications. Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing written correspondence to Commission.
Our performance
The Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlines the requirements for the Independent Planning Commission. Learn more.
What we do
Learn what the Independent Planning Commission does and doesn’t do.