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.
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
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.
Creating Better Connections for Queenslanders
Cross River Rail Change Report
Engineers Australia thanks the Queensland Government for the opportunity to make comment on the Request for Project Change (February 2017) to the previously proposed reference design for the Cross River Rail project.
Decarbonising infrastructure: submission to Infrastructure Victoria
Engineers Australia recommends Infrastructure Victoria looks for consistency in collaboration with other Infrastructure bodies, and that they review Infrastructure Australia’s 2022 Replacement Materials report which shines a light on opportunities to use recycled materials in road infrastructure.
Defence industry in NSW
Engineers Australia's response to the defence industry in NSW.