We deliver change with empathy

Astrolabe Group deliver positive change for client, place and community by combining evidence, expertise and a uniquely empathetic approach.

We are the recognised experts for working across diverse stakeholders and engaging the systems that influence a place to create the conditions for successful delivery.

We work with local councils, government, universities, not for profit and peak associations to build clarity when delivering change across cities, urban and regional places.

Our Services

With the depth of expertise drawn from our multidisciplinary team we seek to understand the needs of both clients and communities to ensure the delivery of outcomes that bring meaningful and positive change.

We work with our clients across range of services that can be applied at every stage of planning for growth and change.

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Strategy, Policy & 
Implementation

From ideas to feasibility through to delivery, we develop the case for change and identify how to get there.

Digital, Data
& Spatial

Using data, spatial analysis and digital tools to build the evidence and analysis required to support decision making.

Engagement & 
Stakeholder Management

Working with your internal and external stakeholders to inform change, build consensus and shared vision.

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A handful of people who we’re helping build a better future.

Liverpool City Council
Mastercard
Planning, Industry & Environment
Northern Rivers
Hunter & Central Coast Develpment Corporation
NSW Cities Institute
Office of Local Government
Education School Infrastructure
ISJO
Transport for NSW
City of Sydney
Investment NSW
NSW Ports
Committee for Sydney
Business Sydney
DHA
Lake Macquaire City
WSC
Lismore City Council
South East Melbourne
Wollondilly Shire Council
Campbelltown City Council
NSW Government
XERO
Central Coast Council
City of Melbourne
UNSW Sydney
City of Parramatta
Technology and Entrepreneurship Centre at Harvard
Camden Council
NGAA National Growth Areas Alliance
Willoughby City Council

Insights

Planning reform is greater than legislation

June 2025

The current push for planning reform presents a critical opportunity to look beyond legal instruments alone. While legislative change is necessary, true reform must recognise how people, technology, finance, risk and organisational cultures interact within the planning system to create outcomes. This holistic approach is essential for meaningful improvement.

Our Director, Michael Comninos and Associate Director, Amanda Yeung, were featured in the journal of the NSW Planning Institute of Australia exploring these issues.

Attribution note: This article originally appeared in New Planner – the journal of the New South Wales planning profession – published by the Planning Institute of Australia.

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