Strategic Land Guidance is owned and operated by ⬤ Rachel Gallagher and ⬤ Claudia Pegler.
Both of them have experience in academia, working for the government, in the private sector and for not-for-profit agencies.
Strategic Land Guidance is owned and operated by ⬤ Rachel Gallagher and ⬤ Claudia Pegler.
Both of them have experience in academia, working for the government, in the private sector and for not-for-profit agencies.
Dr Rachel Gallagher
Director, SLG
Dr Rachel Gallagher is a leading urban planning researcher and policy analyst with more than a decade of experience across government, academia, and the non‑profit sector. She specialises in housing, land‑use planning, and regional policy, bringing deep expertise in spatial analysis, legislative reform, and evidence‑based policy design.
Rachel has delivered major regional planning projects, advised on state-level reform, and published extensively on densification, upzoning, and urban morphology. Her background spans senior government roles, legal practice, and award‑winning research, positioning her as a trusted expert for complex, multi‑agency planning challenges.
“Rachel is recognised for her award‑winning research and her ability to translate complex spatial and policy insights into clear, actionable guidance for government and industry.”
Project Examples
⬤ Far North Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Do housing preferences reduce feasibility of densification? Perspectives of planning and development experts and residents
⬤ Parcel amalgamation as a mechanism for achieving urban consolidation through densification: The fixity of property boundaries over time
CLAUDIA PEGLER
Director, SLG
Claudia Pegler is an accomplished urban planner and project director known for leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across government and consultancy. She has extensive experience delivering regional plans, managing land‑use conflict assessments, and coordinating large‑scale stakeholder engagement across local government, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
Claudia’s portfolio includes major regional planning initiatives, infrastructure designations, and development scheme drafting, supported by a strong track record in strategic planning, project coordination, and collaborative decision‑making.
“Claudia is recognised for her ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and drive high‑impact planning outcomes across regional and metropolitan contexts.”
Project Examples
⬤ South East Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Mater Hill Plan of Development
⬤ Maroochydore City Centre
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SLG Consulting © 2026.
GET IN TOUCH →
SLG Consulting © 2026.
Strategic Land Guidance is owned and operated by ⬤ Rachel Gallagher and
⬤ Claudia Pegler.
Both of them have experience in academia, working for the government, in the private sector and for not-for-profit agencies.
Dr Rachel Gallagher
Director, SLG
Dr Rachel Gallagher is a leading urban planning researcher and policy analyst with more than a decade of experience across government, academia, and the non‑profit sector. She specialises in housing, land‑use planning, and regional policy, bringing deep expertise in spatial analysis, legislative reform, and evidence‑based policy design.
Rachel has delivered major regional planning projects, advised on state-level reform, and published extensively on densification, upzoning, and urban morphology. Her background spans senior government roles, legal practice, and award‑winning research, positioning her as a trusted expert for complex, multi‑agency planning challenges.
“Rachel is recognised for her award‑winning research and her ability to translate complex spatial and policy insights into clear, actionable guidance for government and industry.”
Project Examples
⬤ Far North Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Do housing preferences reduce feasibility of densification? Perspectives of planning and development experts and residents
⬤ Parcel amalgamation as a mechanism for achieving urban consolidation through densification: The fixity of property boundaries over time
CLAUDIA PEGLER
Director, SLG
Claudia Pegler is an accomplished urban planner and project director known for leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across government and consultancy. She has extensive experience delivering regional plans, managing land‑use conflict assessments, and coordinating large‑scale stakeholder engagement across local government, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
Claudia’s portfolio includes major regional planning initiatives, infrastructure designations, and development scheme drafting, supported by a strong track record in strategic planning, project coordination, and collaborative decision‑making.
“Claudia is recognised for her ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and drive high‑impact planning outcomes across regional and metropolitan contexts.”
Project Examples
⬤ South East Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Mater Hill Plan of Development
⬤ Maroochydore City Centre
GET IN TOUCH ↓
E: claudia@slgconsulting.com.au
SLG Consulting © 2026.
Strategic Land Guidance is owned and operated by
⬤ Rachel Gallagher and ⬤ Claudia Pegler.
Both of them have experience in academia, working for the government, in the private sector and for not-for-profit agencies.
Dr Rachel Gallagher
Director, SLG
Dr Rachel Gallagher is a leading urban planning researcher and policy analyst with more than a decade of experience across government, academia, and the non‑profit sector. She specialises in housing, land‑use planning, and regional policy, bringing deep expertise in spatial analysis, legislative reform, and evidence‑based policy design.
Rachel has delivered major regional planning projects, advised on state-level reform, and published extensively on densification, upzoning, and urban morphology. Her background spans senior government roles, legal practice, and award‑winning research, positioning her as a trusted expert for complex, multi‑agency planning challenges.
“Rachel is recognised for her award‑winning research and her ability to translate complex spatial and policy insights into clear, actionable guidance for government and industry.”
Project Examples
⬤ Far North Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Do housing preferences reduce feasibility of densification? Perspectives of planning and development experts and residents
⬤ Parcel amalgamation as a mechanism for achieving urban consolidation through densification: The fixity of property boundaries over time
CLAUDIA PEGLER
Director, SLG
Claudia Pegler is an accomplished urban planner and project director known for leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across government and consultancy. She has extensive experience delivering regional plans, managing land‑use conflict assessments, and coordinating large‑scale stakeholder engagement across local government, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
Claudia’s portfolio includes major regional planning initiatives, infrastructure designations, and development scheme drafting, supported by a strong track record in strategic planning, project coordination, and collaborative decision‑making.
“Claudia is recognised for her ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and drive high‑impact planning outcomes across regional and metropolitan contexts.”
Project Examples
⬤ South East Queensland Regional Plan
⬤ Mater Hill Plan of Development
⬤ Maroochydore City Centre
GET IN TOUCH ↓
SLG Consulting © 2026.