Novoplan had a stellar week at the 2025 Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly held from 24 – 27 June.

As proud sponsors of the NGA25, the Novoplan team was on the ground in Canberra, collaborating, connecting, and contributing to the big conversations shaping Australia’s infrastructure and housing future.

One of the highlights? Our CEO and co-founder, Damon Ehlers, joined the industry panel on Housing and Community Infrastructure, offering valuable insights drawn from nearly two decades working in and alongside local government.

Damon shared two powerful observations from his experience:

🟩 A well-functioning infrastructure contributions framework is essential to building thriving communities. With local governments facing a $5.7B funding gap to support population growth, getting this right isn’t optional. It’s critical.

🟩 Many councils are still relying on outdated, ad hoc systems to manage contributions, leading to missed revenue, audit risks, and under-delivery of vital infrastructure.

That’s where Novoplan comes in. Our purpose-built platform is already trusted by councils and utilities managing over $700M in annual contributions revenue across Australia. From major metros to growing regionals, our clients see tangible returns, faster processing, cleaner audits, and smarter planning.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Novoplan Booth. Damon, Steve McGrath, Marie Phillips, and Tony Kishazi loved connecting with so many passionate professionals working to create better outcomes for their communities.

If you’d like to learn how Novoplan can help your council strengthen its contributions framework and support housing delivery, let’s chat.