Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsTown plannersHistoryThe Institute was originally formed as the Regional and Town Planning Institute on 11 August 1951. It subsequently became the Royal Australian Planning Institute and commenced as the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) on 1 July 2002. PIA is a not-for-profit federation of State and Territory Divisions with the Board of Directors comprising one representative from each state Division, an elected President, and a Secretary. PIA is represented through these Divisions around Australia, Overseas and through Special Interest Groups and office bearers.