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Engineers Australia fully supports the scheme and endorses the intent of this consultation opportunity to increase the certification standards contained therein. We provide four recommendations for the program to consider.

Engineers Australia acknowledges that addressing embedded and active emissions in the infrastructure sector is a pressing global challenge that requires immediate attention. We advocate that consideration needs to be given to the social, economic and environment costs of climate change on infrastructure as part of managing current and future impacts. This paper was produced through Engineers Australia’s member delivered policy and advocacy initiative.

Engineers Australia highlights that decommissioning is a $60 billion opportunity for Australian industry and workers.

Engineers Australia and the Transport Australia society have co-authored this submission with the aim to improve safety on road and railways for all Australians.

Engineers Australia provides this submission to the Queensland Government compiling the thoughts of
leaders in the engineering industry in response to the ShapingSEQ 2023 document. 

Engineers Australia suggests three priorities for action by Government to improve the pipeline of Australian engineers.

Engineers Australia's submission provides case studies to show how initiatives can be implemented at a practical level to lessen current and future skills shortages outlined in the independent panel’s broader view of STEM.

This submission calls for national consistent building reforms, including a national Decennial Liability Insurance market and a straightforward claims process among other asks.

Engineers Australia's response to the public consultation on Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response discussion paper.

Engineers Australia's response to the public consultation on the Australia’s Research Priorities discussion paper. 

Engineers Australia advocates for a balanced approach to the regulation and use of AI, to allow the benefits to be harnessed while safeguarding professionals, educators, students and the community.

Engineers Australia’s submission provides feedback on the terms of reference focusing on how Generative AI tools will impact engineering education.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are reviewing the National Hydrogen Strategy, first published in 2019. Engineers Australia's submission to the review includes information about the potential for hydrogen to be an important contributor to our transition to net zero through use in industry, transport, grid firming, chemicals and metals production.

Engineers Australia's response to the proposed National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability Discussion Paper.

Engineers Australia raises concerns about the standard’s regulations which we argue place unrealistic obligations on individual employees to the NSW Building Commission.

Engineers Australia’s submission to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia discussion paper.

In this submission, Engineers Australia provides feedback to Infrastructure Victoria in response to the State Infrastructure Strategy Update. Engineers Australia broadly supports the principles and objectives defined in the Strategy and has provided responses and advice.

Engineers Australia's response to the Climate Change Authority’s consultations on:

• Advice on emissions reduction targets for Australia’s next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
• Review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI Review).
• Review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Review).