Advocacy Resources

advocacy | 5 August 2010

Australian Qulaificiations Framework (Aug 2010)

This submission provides comments on the Consultation paper "Strengthening the AQF: A Framework for Australia's Qualifications. it discusses the importance of differentiating between three and four engineering degrees, associate degrees and advanced diplomas, and graduate certificates and diplomas.

advocacy | 5 August 2010

Trade Practicies Amendment (Australian Consumer Lawe) Bill (No. 2) 2010 (Apr 2010

advocacy | 30 June 2010

National Maths and Science Curriculum K - 10 (June 2010)

The submission provides comments on the maths and science components of the proposed national school curriculum for K - 10.

advocacy | 31 May 2010

Draft National Ports Strategy (May 2010)

The submission provides comments on elements of the National Ports Strategy as proposed by Infrastructure Australia.

advocacy | 30 April 2010

Trade Practicies Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010 (Apr 2010)

This submission opposes the removal of the exemption for engineers from the fitness for purposes warranty provision in the Trade Practices Act.

advocacy | 28 April 2010

Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) BIll 2010 (Apr 2010)

advocacy | 14 April 2010

Enhancing the Renewable Energy Target (Apr 2010)

The submission provides comments on the discussion paper. The submission supports increasing the amount of renewable energy used in Australia, and provides comments on elements of the RET scheme.

advocacy | 12 April 2010

Resourcing the Future (Apr 2010)

This is a submission to the national Resources Sector Employment Taskforce. The submission discusses engineering skills shortages and the impact of this on major resource projects, amongst other matters.

advocacy | 1 April 2010

Impact of Higher Fuel and Energy Prices (Apr 2010)

The submission is to the Senate Select Committee on Fuel and Energy, and discusses energy prices and energy markets, infrastructure, international issues, emissions trading and energy efficiency.

advocacy | 31 March 2010

Specialised Engineering Occupations (March 2010)

This submission to Skills Australia discusses the engineering skills shortage in Australia and the continuing need for skilled migrant engineers.

advocacy | 22 March 2010

Review of the General Skilled Migration Points Tests (March 2010)

The submission discusses skills shortages and the contribution of migrants to the Australian economy. The submission discusses the importance of English language skills and the relevance of engineering experience as opposed to age as a criteria for general migration.

advocacy | 18 March 2010

Submission in response to the National Mathematics and Science Curriculum Framing Papers (Feb 2009)

Engineers are a key skills input for the success of the Australian economy and society, making one of the most pressing issues the need for the Australian education system to produce more engineers. Without them, Australia will be unable to meet the challenges of the future. There is currently a significant shortage of engineering skills in Australia.

advocacy | 5 March 2010

Draft ACT Sustainable Energy Policy 2010-2020 (March 2010)

This submission supports the establishment of an ACT sustainable energy policy based on the framework established in the Federal Energy White Paper. It also recommends that the ACT greenhouse emissions reduction targets should be in line with national targets.

advocacy | 28 February 2010

Western Australia Energy 2030 Strategy (Feb 2010)

The submission provides comment on WA's Strategic Energy Initiative 2030 Discussion Paper.

advocacy | 15 February 2010

2010-2011 migration program (Feb 2010)

This submission provides comments on the 2010-2011 migration program.

advocacy | 15 February 2010

Revised South East Queensland Water Strategy (Feb 2010)

The submission provides comments on the South East Queensland Water Strategy, providing broad support, with some reservations.

advocacy | 31 January 2010

Renewable Energy Target Paper 5 (Jan 2010)

The submission discusses the treatment of solar credits renewable energy certificates under the RET.

advocacy | 25 January 2010

Renewable Energy Target Paper 4 (Jan 2010)

The submission relates to the treatment of new waste coal mine gas power generation in the Renewable Energy Target

advocacy | 14 December 2009

Trade in Engineering Services Australia and the European Union (Dec 2009)

This submission outlines survey work undertaken by Engineers Australia to profile engineering exporters. It also outlines Engineers Australia existing linkages with European engineering organisations and information on market access issues and the operation of the engineering services sector within the European Union.

advocacy | 14 September 2009

Regulation of Engineering Practitioners (WA) (Sep 2009)

The submission puts forward Engineers Australia's position on a proposed Engineers Act for WA.