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Neil Greet FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER reviews energy security in a profoundly changing world, including existential threats such as climate change, pandemics and geopolitical conflict, in the context of the climate and energy culture wars and the impact of new information technologies and disinformation. 

We provide statistics and insight in response to consultation on the Regional Migration Settings discussion paper.

Engineers Australia commends the Federal Government's commitment to establishing the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) and suggests recommendations to ensure design and implementation.

A comprehensive list of Engineers Australia accredited engineering programs from Australian tertiary and VET education providers. This list is updated regularly.

This document is intended to help our office bearers – and those considering volunteering – to understand our requirements and guide them as they work in partnership with other parts of the team to deliver our strategy and goals.

Engineers Australia's submission highlights key data which should be considered for the occupations targeted for consultation. We point out engineering is a multidisciplinary profession, so focus on individual disciplines or sectors may not resolve workforce issues; a more holistic approach should be taken to address challenges.

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

This report has been developed through Engineers Australia’s member-delivered policy and advocacy by the College of Biomedical
Engineering. It provides four key recommendations to improve current regulatory conditions for medical device exemption. 

This essential service is left to markets to deliver, rather than government ownership and delivery. Supply chain constraints and the labour market are barriers, but the biggest blockage now is social license and the lack of a global perspective on consideration of biodiversity concerns. Dr Alan Finkel AC looks at potential engineering led solutions such as precision mining, better use of existing transmission lines, better integration of distributed energy resources and heritage mapping. 

Our submission to the review of the points test includes recommendations such as the development of a model for the requirements of the Professional Year in Engineering program, increasing points for those who gain employment following the program, prioritisation of skills needed and consideration of funding for initiatives like our Global Engineering Talent program.

This paper is intended to give guidance to policy makers and transport professionals to improve road safety.

This submission builds upon the feedback provided to the CCA in an earlier submission. Engineers Australia recognises that many of the issues and concepts raised in our 2023 submission are being further developed in the current targets, pathways and progress issues paper consultation.

This submission has been developed to highlight the many interactions between water planning and engineering and highlights areas of agreement, areas that may need to be strengthened and some that may need to be included.

While many methods of storage are available, pumped hydro offers large-scale, low-cost, off-the-shelf, low-impact energy storage in unlimited quantities. Professor Andrew Blakers outlines the current situation and potential in Australia.

A list of all Engineers Australia Excellence Awards winners from 1923 onwards. 

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.

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.  

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.