Opal Tower a symptom of “significant and concerning” problems in Australia’s building industry
In the wake of the Opal Tower evacuation, Engineers Australia has urged the NSW Government to adopt recommendations from a ...
Tag: public policy
Election time: Evidence-based policy needs engineers to be at the table
As the Federal election approaches, the Government and Opposition are promising to give scientists a greater voice in policy discussions. ...
Victoria’s first Chief Engineer shares her vision for the future of the state
With $10 billion of annual engineering projects in track, Victoria has created the new position of Chief Engineer to ensure ...
Life at the intersection of engineering and politics
Environmental engineer Declan Clausen was first elected to Newcastle City Council in 2015 at the age of 22. Today, he ...
What engineering companies need to know about the new Modern Slavery Act
Engineering companies with a turnover of more than $100 million need to be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that ...
There’s a lot more to space engineering than just rockets and shuttles
For much of history, space exploration has been reserved for global superpowers with big budgets. But that's all changing as ...
Industry-driven protocol will help quantify fire risks from cladding
Combustible cladding, which caused Melbourne’s Lacrosse building and London’s Grenfell Tower fires, could be present in thousands of buildings across ...
WA Scientist of the Year on cities, sustainability and how to get it right
Peter Newman, a professor of sustainability at Curtin University, was recently named WA Scientist of the Year 2018. He sat ...
National Energy Guarantee debate leaves engineering out of the equation
Debate over emissions targets and modelling transparency have held up agreement on the National Energy Guarantee. But what does this ...
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 ...
