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The recent review of Western Australian’s State Planning Strategy sought to refocus, rebuild and reactivate the State’s regional planning capabilities. The strategy is based on six fundamental planning principles to qualify and guide the government’s planning policies, decisions and priorities (WAPC, 2012).In support of this the Western Australia Planning Commission has, over the past 3 years, established Regional Planning Committees across Western Australia. These committees have a diverse membership including representation from State and local government, industry, Aboriginal groups and the community. The first task of these committees was the preparation of Planning and Infrastructure Frameworks for each of WA’s regions. These framework documents are a response to concerns expressed by regional communities,industry and government (at all levels) about the need for a stronger decision-making context across the regions, particularly the need for greater coordination of economic activity, infrastructure provision and land use. ...