Leigh Phillips has over 30 years experience with the Victorian Planning system. He has held a number of senior planning positions in various State Government departments with a particular focus on regional land use, project facilitation and management of the planning system.

His contribution to planning in Victoria has been recognised by the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA) when he was presented with the ‘Paul Jerome’ award in 2008. He is a current member of the Victorian Coastal Council and Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council and a former member of the Central Coastal Board.

Leigh also runs his own planning consultancy business.