Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
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Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
Amy Marsden - Passionate Advocate for Affordable Housing
Hustle & Bustle podcast
27 minutes 24 seconds
4 months ago
Amy Marsden - Passionate Advocate for Affordable Housing
In this episode, Nicole sits down with Amy Marsden, Director of Planning at Therefor Group. Amy brings over 20 years of national and international experience in planning and development, with a strong focus on affordable housing, inclusive communities, and meaningful planning outcomes.
Together, they explore:
The real-world projects Amy is working on and her role in shaping them
The challenge of balancing community concerns with the urgent need for more housing
Misconceptions about those who rely on social and affordable housing
What Amy would change about housing policy if she had a magic wand
Advice for young and emerging planners who want to make a difference
🗞️ Planning News Update
Before the interview, Nicole shares the latest planning news in Queensland:
The Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill has passed Parliament
Key changes include: a new community benefit framework, special planning powers for 2032 Games infrastructure, shorter consultation periods for regional plans, changes to infrastructure charging, and refinements which affect development control plans (DCPs)
📌 A Policy Briefing will be hosted soon by PIA—stay tuned
🗓️ Also, don’t miss the PIA Queensland Leaders Lunch on 25 July in Brisbane: the End-of-Financial-Year celebration of Queensland planning profession.
🔗 Links & Resources
Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 Bills this Parliament | Queensland Parliament
PIA Qld Leaders Lunch 2025 - Leaders Lunch 2025
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Hustle & Bustle podcast
Welcome to the Hustle and Bustle podcast hosted by Nicole Bennetts. Nicole lives on the Gold Coast, Australia - one of the cities preparing to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics. The lead up to 2032 is the golden decade of opportunity and challenges (including Olympics and climate change targets). This podcast is a series of conversations with city shapers and urban thinkers to discuss the future on our city and SEQ region. The episodes are light hearted, conversational and inspiring. Tune in each week for a new 30 minute episode!
