Region. Gabrielle Kibble gets honorary degree

The University of Western Sydney has awarded Ms Gabrielle Kibble AO an Honorary Doctor of Letters in recognition of her outstanding contributions to UWS and the Greater Western Sydney community and the planning profession. UWS vice-chancellor, Professor Janice Reid, said Ms Kibble has been a strong advocate for UWS played a crucial role in its development as deputy chancellor and chair of the UWS Campus Development Committee. She has held senior positions with the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, Sydney Water and the Heritage Council of NSW. Ms Kibble has been appointed to head the State Government's new Planning and Assessment Commission, which will assume responsibility for determining major state and regional development proposals.