In February 2024 the Minister for Planning invited expressions of interest from members of the community to join the ACT Place Names Advisory Committee.

The committee provides expert advice and recommendations to the government on all significant matters relating to place naming in the ACT.

People from across the ACT with a strong understanding of, and connection to the community were encouraged to apply.

Nominations for the committee closed on 29 February 2024.

Following the selection process, thirteen members have been appointed to the ACT Place Names Advisory Committee.

The appointments are:

• Mr Greg Ledwidge (Surveyor-General of the ACT)
• Ms Rebecca Sorensen
• Ms Auriel Bloomfield
• Mr Cornelis Boekel
• Ms Rebekah Davies
• Ms Roslyn Dundas
• Mr James Glenday
• Mr Mainul Haque OAM
• Mr Paul Hutchison
• Ms Paula McGrady
• Dr Anne McGrath
• Ms Philippa Moss
• Ms Violet Sheridan

To find out more visit the ACT Place Names webpage.