The Chair’s 20 with Emma Cole

We are delighted to host Committee for Perth’s The Chair’s 20 event on Thursday, 19 March 2026, where we will host Emma Cole, Chairperson at the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), as our guest speaker.

As the State’s key statutory planning body, the WAPC plays a pivotal role in shaping how the Perth region grows, informing land use, development decisions and long-term planning priorities. Emma, appointed as Chair in January 2025 and the first woman to hold this position, will share an update on the WAPC’s current activities, ambitions and focus areas, offering valuable insights into the future of planning across Perth.

With Perth’s population forecast to reach 3.5 million by 2050, this discussion comes at a critical time. Emma will explore the opportunities and challenges for our region, including housing supply, infrastructure planning, and how we can deliver ‘density with identity’.

Held in the exquisite dining hall at heritage-listed Lamont’s Bishops House, The Chair’s 20 is a forum where an exclusive group of leaders from Committee for Perth’s Gold and Silver member organisations come together to discuss issues that are critical to Perth’s future.