{ "status": true, "data": "\u003cp\u003eFor Commonwealth matters, in the Territories and in some States of Australia engineers may witness the signing of statutory declarations by virtue of their membership of Engineers Australia. Summarised below are the eligibility requirements which apply under the relevant legislation.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eCommonwealth Matters, eg tax, higher education, CPD audit responses\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers of Engineers Australia, other than the grade of Student, may witness statutory declarations in relation to Commonwealth matters. Statutory Declarations Act 1959, Statutory Declarations Regulations 1993(Cth)\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eACT\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers of Engineers Australia, other than the grade of Student, may witness statutory declarations, as a Commissioner of Declarations unless otherwise specified in Commonwealth or Territory legislation. Statutory Declarations Regulations 1993(Cth)\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eNT\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers of Engineers Australia, other than the grade of Student, may witness statutory declarations as a Commissioner of Declarations unless otherwise specified in Commonwealth or Territory legislation. Statutory Declarations Regulations 1993(Cth)\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eWA\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers of Engineers Australia, other than the grade of Student, may witness a statutory declaration outside WA under the Statutory Declarations Act (Cth) 1959 and within WA under the Oaths,Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005 (WA).\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eTAS\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers of Engineers Australia, other than the grade of Student, may witness statutory declaration as a Commissioner of Declarations. Statutory Declarations Regulations 1993(Cth) adopted into the Oaths Act 2001(TAS)\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eQLD \u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly an appointed Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations may witness a statutory declaration in QLD. Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991(QLD), Oaths Act 1867(QLD). To be eligible for appointment as a JP or CD, an engineer must be over the age of 18, an Australian citizen, of good character and registered on the State Electoral Roll. In addition a Chartered Professional Engineer may certify lost member advice forms to QSuper.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eNSW\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly an appointed Justice of the Peace may witness a statutory declaration in NSW. Applicants are required to be Australian citizens, be of good character, pass a criminal records check, not be an undischarged bankrupt and establish that the appointment is needed for reasons relating to the person\u0026quot;s employment or to fulfil a community need. Justices of the Peace Regulation 2003(NSW)\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eVic\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineers are not included on the list of persons who may witness a Statutory Declaration in Victoria. 107A Evidence Act 1958(VIC). Engineers should apply to become JPs if necessary.\u003c\u002fp\u003e\u003ch3 style=\u0022color: ##333333; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 11px\u0022\u003eSA\u003c\u002fh3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly an appointed Justice of the Peace, a Proclaimed (bank) Manager, a Proclaimed Police Officer or a Notary Public may witness a statutory declaration in SA. To be eligible for appointment as a JP, an engineer must be at least 18 years of age, an Australian citizen, of good character, possess the necessary skills to be a JP, provide evidence of at least 3 years voluntary community work, not have a criminal record, not be an undischarged bankrupt, must be available to the public outside normal working hours. A quota system applies and there needs to be a vacancy in the area of residence or rural location before a new appointment is made. Justices of the Peace Act 1991(SA).\u003c\u002fp\u003e" }