Publication library

Engineers Australia's response for the Inquiry into the Climate Change Amendment (Duty Of Care And Intergenerational Equity) Bill 2023.

Engineers Australia acknowledges that addressing embedded and active emissions in the infrastructure sector is a pressing global challenge that requires immediate attention. We advocate that consideration needs to be given to the social, economic and environment costs of climate change on infrastructure as part of managing current and future impacts. This paper was produced through Engineers Australia’s member delivered policy and advocacy initiative.

Engineers Australia suggests three priorities for action by Government to improve the pipeline of Australian engineers.

Engineers Australia's submission provides case studies to show how initiatives can be implemented at a practical level to lessen current and future skills shortages outlined in the independent panel’s broader view of STEM.

Engineers Australia provides feedback and recommendations, informed by members, on the ACT Integrated Energy Plan.

This submission calls for national consistent building reforms, including a national Decennial Liability Insurance market and a straightforward claims process among other asks.

Engineers Australia's response to the public consultation on Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response discussion paper.

Engineers Australia's response to the public consultation on the Australia’s Research Priorities discussion paper. 

Engineers Australia answers questions set by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the National Electric Vehicle Strategy.

As the peak body for the engineering profession, Engineers Australia welcomes Defence Strategic Review and encourages the implementation of reforms to strengthen and prepare the Australian Defence Force for the challenges ahead.

This paper clarifies the reasons why Engineers Australia does not support some of the existing provisions in the Design and Building Practitioners Act, proposed provisions in the Building Bill, and suggests an alternative way forward for the NSW Government.

This submission outlines that Engineers Australia does not support moving the registration of professional engineers in NSW to a Building Bill. Engineers Australia strongly advocates for a stand-alone Professional Engineers Act.

This document provides Engineers Australia’s feedback to the proposed Building Bill 2022, specifically in relation to the registration of professional engineers. This should be read in conjunction with Engineers Australia’s NSW Reforming Building Laws submission and The issue with insurance requirements for engineers submission.

Engineers Australia supports the creation of a National Energy Transition Authority (NETA). However, it needs a broader and stronger remit to ensure we can get the focus and guidance to complete the transition to clean, reliable and affordable energy in a timely fashion.

Engineers Australia's response to the proposed ACT Professional Engineer Registration Scheme 2022.

Engineers Australia's submission to the Australian Governments Climate Change Bill Safeguard Mechanism reforms.

Engineers Australia's submission to the consultation about the 2022 list of critical technologies in the national interest. 

Read our joint submission with AIG about maintaining a high-current electrical equipment testing capability in Australia.