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News|26 / 07 / 2021
New South Wales construction restrictions – latest government guidelines
It is the NSW Government’s goal to have construction sites back to operation from Saturday 31 July. This comes with COVID-Safe requirements, including the need for contractors to have fully developed operating plan in place to adhere to public health requirements.
Engineers Australia is in communication with the NSW Government and industry bodies about the effect of the closure of construction sites and the re-opening requirements.
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26 / 07 / 2021
New design guide supports NSW building reforms
In the wake of major NSW legislative and regulatory reforms to improve building quality and safety, three peak bodies have released a landmark guide for design practitioners and e
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22 / 07 / 2021
Engineers Australia submission to Government infrastructure spending inquiry
An Engineers Australia submission calling for standardised acquisition processes, increased technical expertise and reduced tender costs has been presented to the Commonwealth Parliament’s inquiry into procurement practices for government-funded infrastructure.
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22 / 07 / 2021
Small business innovation and research program gets $24m funding in NSW
Engineers are expected to benefit from a $24 million New South Wales Government initiative to help accelerate research and development through small and medium-sized businesses.
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21 / 07 / 2021
Draft WA State Infrastructure Strategy launched
The inaugural 20-year Western Australian State Infrastructure plan was launched on 21 July. Engineers Australia breaks down some of the recommendations and strategies set to shape investment decisions until 2042.
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20 / 07 / 2021
Queensland Government rolls out plan to grow a sustainable hydrogen industry
The Queensland Government is implementing plans for the growth of its renewable hydrogen sector, recently releasing a local government guide to support the inclusion of hydrogen development plans at a local level.
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14 / 07 / 2021
Andrew Liveris to lead speakers at Chemeca 2021
Former Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will lead the diverse range of expert speakers at this year’s Chemeca - Australasia’s premier chemical engineering conference.
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14 / 07 / 2021
Federal Government invests $100m in green research projects
The government has backed two cooperative research projects, to look at solutions for a clean energy transition in heavy industry and developments in the growing marine bi-products sector.
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14 / 07 / 2021
Jane MacMaster on World of Drones and Robotics Congress panel
The World of Drones and Robotics Congress 2021 is being held in Queensland with a line up of key experts, including Engineers Australia’s Chief Engineer Jane MacMaster. Engineers Australia has two in-person tickets and up to five virtual congress tickets to give away to graduate members.
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13 / 07 / 2021
Research partnership to boost future transport technologies in Queensland
A partnership to investigate futuristic transport technologies has been formed between the Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast, with an aim to find improvements for the connection of people and goods.
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13 / 07 / 2021
Future Engineers Program offers subsea training in WA
Subsea industry professions are set to be showcased through the Western Australia WISE Future Engineers Program for young women.
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13 / 07 / 2021
Engineers encouraged to take advantage of Ignite Ideas funding
The Queensland Government is encouraging entrepreneurs to get involved in Advance Queensland’s Ignite Ideas program as funding for round eight is now open.
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