Policy
Did the 2022-23 budget reply hit the mark for engineers?
Labor’s budget reply was evident of a party keeping a low profile before an election.
Federal budget 2022-23: hits and misses for engineers
“This budget puts engineers at the centre of the government’s promise to build more resilient communities, ”Engineers Australia CEO Dr...
Engineering resilience: What’s needed in the 2022-2023 federal budget
This year, the Australian Government needs to invest in big ideas to future-proof the country. Learn what Engineers Australia wants...
Fast-tracked migrant skills incentives announced. Here’s what you need to know
An initiative introduced by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) offers skilled migrants in Australia a free, fast-tracked...
Why are skilled migrant engineers over-represented in the ranks of the under-employed?
Despite closed borders, a talent squeeze and record infrastructure spending, migrant engineers remain over-represented among the underemployed. A major Engineers...
Reform required to foster Australian engineering innovation
Australia has the potential to be a hub for STEM start-ups, but reform is needed to ensure the right structures...
PI insurance in engineering: Beyond the rising premiums
Professional indemnity insurance, designed to protect businesses from harm, is now threatening the profitability of engineering companies and consultancies. What’s...
Reform needed to maintain confidence in construction
The story is one any homebuyer dreads, and in May of this year, it played out at the Skyview apartment...
Engineers crucial to achieve Australia’s net zero targets
Australia has a new plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and engineers will be instrumental in its success.
Engineering effective water reform
The Productivity Commission released its final report into Australia’s progress towards reforming the water resources sector, taking into account the...
