Tag: Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia has extended its congratulations to the newly appointed Albanese Ministry, welcoming the appointments of Senator the Hon Tim Ayres as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, and Dr Andrew Charlton MP as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy.

Engineering innovation and leadership took centre stage at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards in Brisbane, where trailblazing projects and inspiring individuals were celebrated for their contributions to the profession and society. 

Engineers Australia, through its training arm Engineering Education Australia (EEA) and in collaboration with Deakin University, announced the launch of a new suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage in the hydrogen and engineering sectors. 

New research by Engineers Australia, in collaboration with Mott MacDonald, has revealed strategies and key insights paving the way for achieving a net zero workforce in the energy sector by smoothly transitioning workers from thermal industries to renewables.

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has responded to the 2024 Federal Budget with cautious optimism, viewing it as a potential roadmap for a more intelligent and environmentally friendly Australia.

Engineers Australia has applauded the Australian Government's release of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) as significant milestones.

A recently established partnership between Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia is poised to be instrumental in providing Australia with the engineering skills essential for a seamless transition to renewable energy.

Engineers Australia has thrown its support behind the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Final Report, urging the Australian Government to swiftly adopt the recommendations outlined within the report alongside its Diversity in STEM Program Strategy.

In a move applauded by Engineers Australia, the Australian Government has unveiled its Interim Response to Safe and Responsible AI, garnering support for its proactive approach in harmonising regulatory measures with innovation safeguards.

In reaction to the Australian government's newly proposed migration strategy and Infrastructure Australia's (IA) Market Capacity Report, Engineers Australia's CEO, Romilly Madew, has emphasised the need for a balanced migration policy that safeguards local workers' interests while tapping into the extensive pool of skilled migrants.