Policy
Water reform in the spotlight amid questions over Australia’s water security
A renewed national effort is needed to manage Australia’s water resources in the face of climate change, population growth and...
“It’s no silver bullet”: Experts warn of major shortcomings in the NEG
The National Energy Guarantee is not going to solve all the problems with Australia’s power system, according to Mark Lendich,...
Stronger energy efficiency standards could make Australia a low carbon economy
Findings from a new report show setting stronger energy efficiency standards could bring huge reductions for energy costs and carbon emissions...
Engineers Registration Bill: What you need to know
Victorian engineers with questions about the state government's mandatory engineers registration scheme are urged to check the facts with an...
STEM and infrastructure two standouts in the 2018 budget
After much speculation about its contents, the 2018 budget has been revealed, and it did not disappoint in terms of...
The National Energy Guarantee moves forward, but the devil is now in the details
The states have given the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) an ‘amber light’, but questions remain over whether it will deliver...
Engineers Registration Bill in Victorian Parliament will increase public confidence
Victoria is poised to follow Queensland's lead, with the introduction of the Engineers Registration Bill to state parliament.
Energy security: There’s more work to do under the National Energy Guarantee
Successfully establishing energy security under the new National Energy Guarantee will all hinge on getting the details right, say industry...
As we face Industry 4.0, are current engineering standards still relevant?
Australia’s forward momentum towards industry 4.0 is fast and furious. But when change is the only constant, what's keeping us...
