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Emma Williamson, architect and co-founder of The Fulcrum Agency, has been appointed Western Australia’s new government architect and chair of the state’s Design Review Panel.

Curtin University has appointed professor SueAnne Ware as its new Head of School of Design and the Built Environment in the Faculty of Humanities.

The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has revealed Ryan Russell, co-founder and director of architecture and design firm Russell and George, has been appointed the role of chair and president.

Western Australia’s first female government architect, Rebecca Moore, will be stepping down from the position.

HDR has appointed Simon Dormer as the new sustainability lead to reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable design practices and delivery.

Melbourne architecture and design studio Spowers has announced changes to its leadership team, with director Ros Magee moving into a consultancy role within the business.

John Wardle Architects has appointed its first partner outside of Melbourne, with Jasmin Williamson announced its first Sydney-based partner.

Plus Architecture has announced a series of promotions and appointments across its Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane studios.

Troy King has been appointed the new principal of Architectus’ Brisbane studio.

Woods Bagot principal Ian Png has returned home to join the practice’s Perth studio, following 12 years as principal for the company’s Shanghai-based office.

Srategic planner Tim Moore joined the national urban design and planning team to bolster the studio’s reputation for delivering projects that build resilience and prepare cities for future growth.

Professor Paul Loh has been appointed Head of the Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University.

Group GSA has announced a suite of new promotions within the global design practice, reflecting its continued growth and influence.

Two architects have risen the ranks in Woods Bagot’s Australian studios, with both promoted to principals this week.

Brisbane-based architecture studio Vokes and Peters has announced the appointment of two new practice associates, signalling its growing reach in the national market.

Melbourne-based MGS Architects has made a legion of staff appointments, with the promotion of two directors, a senior associate and seven new associates.

This month, APHA announced the appointment of Alexia Lidas as the new chief executive officer, commencing 1 July

Hassell has appointed four new principals across three of its Australian studios in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.

David Wagner has been elected as the unopposed Victorian chapter president of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Designinc has welcomed Trapp Architects to the Designinc fold as of 1 July, strengthening the group’s national presence.

Monash University’s school of architecture and design has announced a handful of new staff appointments to help shape the future direction of the school.

Set to deliver more than $750 million in national projects in 2022 alone, Gray Puksand has restructured and grown its senior leadership team.

Adelaide-based architecture and interior design firm Studio Nine has announced a new tier within its leadership team, elevating two of its designers to principal level.

Samantha Peart has been appointed Hassell’s global head of sustainability, working from the company’s headquarters in Melbourne.

The Australian Institute of Architects has marked the commencement of Shannon Battisson as national president.

Allen Jack and Cottier (AJ+C) Architects has appointed a new studio lead of design for its Sydney studio.

Gray Puksand has appointed Amanda Fyfe as Canberra partner in a bid to grow its presence in the ACT.

Internationally recognized specialist in workplace design Kirsti Simpson has left Hassell after 26 years of service to lead Woods Bagot’s Brisbane studio.

John McAslan and Partners has expanded its operation through three recent company appointments within its Sydney studio.

Following the award of two recent Melbourne projects, Sydney-based Scott Carver Architects has decided to appoint a permanent Melbourne team.

The company has welcomed two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney to meet the company’s changing built environment demands.

Melbourne architecture and interior design studio Carr has made two new appointments to its leadership team.

Carter Williamson has made changes to its senior leadership team, with the addition of a new director, two senior associates and two associates.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has announced a new national chair for the organisation’s board.

Global architecture and design firm Gensler has appointed Ken McBryde as the design director of its Sydney operation.

Architectus has made a new addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Matthew Todd as principal architect for the practice’s education devision.

SJB has announced that Gabrielle Suhr has been appointed to the role of studio associate in the firm’s Sydney office.

The University of Melbourne has announced the appointment of Dan Hill as director of the Melbourne School of Design.

Hames Sharley has appointed Gavin Kain as director and cross-portfolio design lead.

Darryl Suttie has been made a director at Design Inc and Helen Neill has been promoted to associate.

Brisbane-based practice Bureau Proberts has created five new senior roles and announced two promotions.