Tag: Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia has called on the Federal Government to prioritise manufacturing capability alongside engineering, infrastructure productivity and skills reform in the 2026 Budget, arguing that stronger foundations are needed to support long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Engineers Australia has congratulated astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg FIEAust on being named the 2026 Australian of the Year, recognising her as the first person to train and qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

Engineers Australia is urging governments and communities to prioritise engineering-led solutions as the country prepares for a summer marked by hotter-than-average temperatures, heightened bushfire danger and increased pressure on critical infrastructure.

Engineers Australia has welcomed an agreement by Commonwealth, state and territory treasurers to examine reforms that could pave the way for a national registration scheme for engineers. 

Engineers Australia has cautioned that Australia’s future workforce remains under pressure, citing new data from Jobs and Skills Australia that shows continued shortages across many critical engineering disciplines.

Engineers Australia has released the results of its 2025 Excellence Awards, recognising a range of engineers and projects the organisation says are contributing to Australia’s future development.

Engineers Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review, describing it as an important step toward building a more inclusive and innovative workforce across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Professor Shaun Gregory from Monash University has been awarded the Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence at the 2025 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Awards, presented by Engineers Australia National President Dr Raj Aseervatham.

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.