News Articles for Committee for Perth

OPINION: The nature of Perth's urbanisation, rather than the actual spread of housing, is what many people object to.

This week's appointments include Glen Chidlow, Gavin Bain, Greg Lilleyman, Tanya Brown, and Paul McClintock.

The Committee for Perth will start looking for just its third CEO in 18 years with the departure of Paula Rogers.

Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones discuss the prevailing ideas from Committee for Perth's 2050 Summit.

Demography, density and industry framed the countdown to the turn of the century at this year's 2050 Summit.

Not-for-profit legal organisation The Piddington Society has announced the appointment of Tracey Cinavas-Prosser as executive officer, commencing in August.

A conversation with Sophie Howe, Peter Klinken and Kate Kirwin explores why proactive legislation is crucial to safeguard a sustainable future.

A Danish town planner has provided the City of Perth a blunt assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Gunningham, Clare Pollock, Merinda March, Mark Hyde, Sharon Payn, Alex McGlue, Gina Williams, George Bauk and Julian Hanna.

A new survey has provided insight into Perth residents' priorities and concerns for their city's future.

Emma Williamson has spoken candidly about some of Perth's housing failures, while weighing in on Donald Trump's re-election.

Perth's population is projected to rise to 3.5 million people by 2050 but only 22 per cent of residents surveyed felt the city was equipped to handle the growth, a think tank's study shows.

A list of notable businesspeople has weighed in on the future of Perth, including Wesfarmers chairman Michael Chaney, property developer Adrian Fini, and WA chief scientist Peter Klinken.

The WACA ground heads a list of projects under way, but the precinct needs further progress for its vision to be fulfilled.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Di Bain, Rebecca Gravestock, Fiona Notley, Andrew Van Der Merwe, Kim Beazley, Felicity Gooding, Robert Ierace and Simon Theobald.

Perth Mint's new boss says the gold refiner is well on its way to fixing compliance issues chairman Sam Walsh admits have hurt its reputation in WA.

Ground could soon break for WA's first surf park, and its owners are working to bring world class surfers and musicians to the venue.

The global energy crisis is forcing companies to stretch out decarbonisation targets as the dire need for energy security pushes net zero plans down the pecking order.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes John Stanning, Paul Ryan, Ashley Muirhead, Simon Atkinson, Chris Woodall, David Schummer, Kim Beazley, Deidre Wilmott, Richard Court, Rebecca Tomkinson, Lynn Kuok, Andrew Eddowes, Linnet Solomons, Emma Woolaston, Alex Petrovski, James Hambly and Paula Rogers.

Businesswoman Paula Rogers has been named as the new head of the Committee for Perth.

Immediate investments in skills training and increasing opportunities for students from low socio-economic backgrounds loom as key targets of the government's universities accord.

Plans for a mid-tier public transport network connecting infill suburbs is gaining traction with industry.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on time spent in Arizona and lessons learned from the Copper state's tourism industry.

Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker will step down from her role early next year, after 16 years of service with the organisation.

A national strategy is needed to address gender pay gap after little has progressed since the publication of the 'Filling the Pool' report, the Committee for Perth says.

We don't want to see Perth return to the dark ages, but perhaps one old offering might lighten things up.

A top architect says Perth should be developed according to a singular vision from local and state authorities.

Episode 5 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at ways in which Indigenous culture can be integrated and showcased in Western Australia.

Episode 4 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at issues surrounding Perth's transformation into a city of 3.5 million people.

The pandemic has led to a seismic shift in West Australians' movement patterns, with a 28.5 per cent reduction in visitors to Perth CBD in the past 18 months, Committee for Perth has revealed.

Herbert Smith Freehills partner Tony Joyner has been appointed chair of the Committee for Perth board, replacing Kate Lamont.

Episode 2 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, focusing on issues around developments in the metropolitan area.

Future Perth is a six-part podcast series that will examine the major issues facing this vibrant metropolis as it looks to grow in both size and stature over the next 20 years.

Perth will need to leverage its growing reputation to ensure opportunities are grasped as we emerge from the pandemic.

What Western Australians think of our capital and its place in the world has changed notably in recent years, mainly in the positive.

Residential land developers hope the positive market momentum prompted by housing stimulus measures can be extended long term.

WA's mining boom may have had the unintended consequence of reducing the state's knowledge-based skillset, according to new research from the Committee for Perth.

Transport investment is budgeted to be $11.7 billion through to 2024, but not all proposals offer obvious value.

WA's workforce may be looking at the future of work with rose-tinted glasses, according to new research from the Committee for Perth.

Increased population, greater economic diversity, and more recognition of Perth's achievements are keys to the city's future.