As the voice of the engineering profession, an integral part of Engineers Australia’s role is to publicly advocate on issues that affect the profession and the broader community. An important part of this work is our policy and advocacy program.
Our work
Engineers are enthusiastic contributors to public discussions about policy and issues affecting society. Our work is guided by three pillars that aim to realise Australia’s sustainable, skilled and innovative future.
We engage with both member and non-member engineers as well as representatives from business, education, government and other experts around Australia. With their input we develop and advance rigorous, evidence-driven policy that reflects the highest professional standards.
Have your say
Below are our open consultations. We encourage you to get in touch and work with us to strengthen the profession’s reputation for impact in public policy.
If you'd like to propose policy work, view our guides for member-delivered policy and advocacy or reach out to your division team.
If you have any questions about our policy and advocacy work, you can email us or call us on 1300 653 113.
NSW draft Building Bill consultation
Add your comments to our EAXchange thread before early October.
Our approach
We undertake policy and advocacy work that:
- Benefits the community, and is in the national interest
- Advances the science and practice of engineering, and the profession itself
- Supports members to progress local, niche and emerging issues
Our policy and advocacy activities are underpinned by three pillars that focus on increasing Engineers Australia’s influence and impact on realising Australia’s:
Sustainable future - Through an engineering led transition to a circular and decarbonised economy, mitigating the impacts of climate change and delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure across sectors.
Skilled future - Through a highly-skilled and competent, ethical and diverse engineering workforce pipeline, supported by nationally consistent registration of engineers.
Innovative future - Through applying the engineering mindset to increasing innovation, productivity and national resilience, including the development and adoption of new technologies, such as AI.
Our submissions and reports
Brisbane City Council: Green Bridges - Toowong to West End and St Lucia to West End
Engineers Australia supports Council’s initiative to invest in more active transport infrastructure, including the Green Bridges Program and encourages Council to broaden the program where possible to include planning for a network of Green Bridges that service inner city movements
Building Legislation Amendment (Building Classes) Regulation 2022
This submission is informed by the feedback and advice on the draft regulations provided by Engineers Australia’s NSW-based members. Engineers Australia is a positive contributor to the work of the NSW Government to implement the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBPA).
Building Queensland: Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021
Engineers Australia submission to the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021 which looked to abolish Building Queensland (BQ) and the BQ board; and integrate BQ’s staff, assets, records, resources and liabilities into the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Building reform consultation: Continuing professional development
This letter is a submission to the Northern Territory Government’s request for feedback to develop priority reforms that target continuing professional development (CPD) for building practitioners.
Building Reform Consultation: Third Party Reviews
This letter is a submission for the Northern Territory Government’s request for feedback to develop priority reforms that consider Compulsory Third-Party Review in Structural Design.