Nicole Bennetts Rpia

Nicole Bennetts is a highly experienced urban planning professional currently serving as State Manager for Queensland and Northern Territory at the Planning Institute of Australia since March 2023. Simultaneously, Nicole is a member of the Queensland Urban Design and Places Panel for the Queensland Government. Previously, Nicole hosted the Hustle & Bustle Podcast and held various roles in planning and advocacy, including Senior Planner & Qld Cities Lead at Arup and positions within the City of Gold Coast. Nicole's extensive involvement in professional development includes committee roles with UDIA Queensland and the Planning Institute of Australia, where notable contributions include founding the QLD Women in Planning Network. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor in Urban Development from Queensland University of Technology, along with a Diploma in Business from OTEN.