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Submission to the inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles
The task of decarbonising the transport sector is urgent and Engineers Australia commends the government for focussing on this important element of the energy transition. In this submission we call for measures to address the upfront costs of EVs and the availability of charging infrastructure, among other factors.
Past winners
A list of all Engineers Australia Excellence Awards winners from 1923 onwards.
Submission to changes proposed for South Australia’s Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007
Engineers Australia believes an urgent transition in the construction and built environment sectors is required to meet the proposed ambitious goals within the designated time frame. We are committed to supporting the South Australian Government to achieve its climate change targets.
Submission to draft Rail Safety Code of Practice - Level Crossings and Train Visibility
Engineers Australia supports the commitment to improving level crossing safety, by improving illumination and visibility of trains, and calls for the code to be mandatory and implemented as soon as possible.
Submission to Victorian Energy Jobs Plan
Engineers Australia commends the Victorian Government for developing a strong strategy, our responses to the government's consultation provide solutions for consideration based on research and consultations we have conducted with our expert members.
Our position on climate change
Engineers Australia recognises the scale and urgency of the challenges presented by climate change, the disruptions it causes, and the pivotal role of engineering in enabling a socially just transition to a sustainable society.
Barriers to employment for migrant engineers
Overseas-born engineers make up over 58 per cent of Australia’s engineering workforce but are significantly more likely than their Australian-born counterparts to be unemployed. To find out why and identify how to overcome the barriers to employment these engineers face, Engineers Australia commissioned research to identify potential barriers to employment.
The COVID-19 pandemic and HVAC
This paper is designed to elicit feedback that will inform decisions by Engineers Australia on its potential role regarding improving engineering practice for management of air in the built environment, especially in the context of COVID-19 and future pandemics
Foreign Interference through Social Media
Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency Report Consultation
Engineers Australia's submission to the Clean Energy Regulator's consultation concerning the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report.
2021 Targeted Update of ANZSCO Proposed Changes
Engineers Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on the targeted update of ANZSCO proposed changes. This letter has been developed to assist the ABS with the update by providing comments specific to the areas being reviewed relevant to the engineering profession.
Proposed energy efficiency updates to the National Construction Code
Engineers Australia's submission to the Australian Building Codes Board on the proposed energy efficiency updates to be incorporated in the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
Submission to Safeguard Crediting Mechanism review
Engineers Australia's submission to the King Review Safeguard Crediting Mechanism consultation run by Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
Energy governance and the engineering voice
Proposed amendments to the Residential Design Codes: Medium Density Housing
This submission to the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage provides comment focused on how the Code addresses the four elements of design rather than detailed review.
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.
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 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.
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