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National Awards for Planning Excellence
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National Awards for Planning Excellence is run by Planning Institute of Australia. It covers urban & regional planning across Australia. Entries close No direct entry. Nominees are the prior year’s division category winners. Past winners are published by the organiser.
Last checked against the organiser on 15 September 2026. Confirm before you rely on it.
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