Australia’s Infrastructure Push Highlights Urgent Need for Skilled Engineers

Engineers Australia has welcomed an updated national infrastructure roadmap released by Infrastructure Australia, highlighting the importance of engineering expertise in improving infrastructure productivity. The updated Infrastructure Priority List identifies five national focus areas aimed at addressing major challenges in transport, water security and energy systems. The priorities include developing high-productivity freight networks, improving ports capacity…

Engineers Australia Warns Engineer Shortages Could Worsen Summer Risks

Engineers Australia warns Australia needs more engineers as hotter temperatures, bushfire danger and growing pressure on infrastructure threaten communities this summer. Decades of warming, dry conditions and expanding urban density are heightening risks to buildings, transport networks and communities near bushfire-prone areas. In response, Engineers Australia urges governments to prioritise engineering-led planning and design, warning…