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News | 05/10/2022

The role of engineers in Queensland’s renewable energy boom 

In late September the Queensland Government announced a 70 per cent renewable energy generation target for 2032. A significant portion of the plan to achieve this target involves creating the biggest pumped hydro scheme in the world. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the government would be investing another $2.5 billion...
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News | 03/10/2022

Engineers Australia College of Leadership and Management Sydney launches project governance workshops

To empower engineers to deliver sustainable economic future ready projects, the College of Leadership and Management Sydney's project governance workshops will provide leadership techniques and practical learning opportunities for those looking to gain proficiency in project governance. The College welcomes any member engineer to participate. In 2013 research by Infrastructure...
Woman with structural design papers
News | 20/09/2022

Ten days left for civil and structural engineering registration in Victoria

There is now only ten days left for civil and structural engineers practising in Victoria to lodge applications for registration. Victorian engineering registration is a two-step process and applications for the second step (to the Victorian Government’s Business Licencing Authority) are due by 1 October 2022. Step one: obtain an...
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News | 02/09/2022

Have your say on ACT’s engineer registration scheme

The Australian Capital Territory government has launched a public consultation for their proposed Professional Engineer Registration Scheme. The consultation period will run until 20 September 2022. The government is seeking feedback on all key elements of the proposed scheme. Engineers Australia will prepare a written submission, which will include direct...
Romilly Madew attends government roundtables
News | 22/08/2022

CEO attends manufacturing and infrastructure government roundtables

While continuing to meet our members and office bearers around the country, Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO was invited to two Government Roundtables ahead of the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit occurring on 1–2 September 2022. These important events help inform the relevant Ministers on key issues ahead of...
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News | 19/08/2022

Engineers Australia attends National Space Workforce Forum

Engineers Australia’s policy and advocacy team attended the National Forum on Space Workforce last week to discuss the future of the Australian space sector. The forum brought together 100 stakeholders from across the civil space sector, ranging from large organisations, to space start ups and academics. Across three sessions attendees...
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News | 05/08/2022

ACT Budget: how government investments will affect the profession

The ACT Budget 2022–23 prioritises knowledge-based economic growth with a $7 billion infrastructure investment pipeline for the next five years. Engineers Australia’s ACT General Manager, Caitlin Buttress attended the Canberra Business Chamber’s Budget Lunch and Chief Minister’s address to decipher how the Budget performed against Engineers Australia’s pre-budget recommendations...
Abdul Salloum in front of concrete structure
News | 29/07/2022

EPIC program provides engineering pathways for refugees

The Engineering Pathway Industry Cadetship (EPIC) is an 18-month program for refugee and asylum seeker engineers. Engineers Australia graduate member Abdul Salloum is one of this year’s cadets working on a major road upgrade in Victoria. Abdul is a Syrian resident, raised in Saudi Arabia. He studied for his bachelor’s...
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Media release | 20/07/2022

Engineers Australia launches micro-credentials to boost engineering skills

Australia is in the grip of an engineering skills shortage. A new series of micro-credentials promises to help existing talent fill the gaps. Engineers Australia has launched stage one of its much-anticipated micro-credentialing as part of its efforts to combat Australia’s engineering skills shortage. Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Jane MacMaster...

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