Our purpose is to protect the community interest and instill confidence in the regulation, integrity, and delivery of architectural services in Victoria.
Latest news
Last chance to have your say on the NSCA – survey closes 27 February 2020
During 2020 the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) is coordinating a review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA). The NSCA is the assessment benchmark for all programs on the path to registration as an architect in Australia. Read more
Applications for AACA’s 2020 National Program of Assessment (NPrA) close 28 February 2020
The NPrA provides an alternative entry to the Architectural Practice Examination for experienced design practitioners who have not completed an architectural qualification. Read more
Changes to professional indemnity insurance compliance requirements
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has issued an Architects Insurance Ministerial Order about professional indemnity insurance requirements for architects relating to non-compliant external wall cladding. The Ministerial Order dated 15 January 2020 will formally come into effect on 15 February 2020. Read more
Media Release: Proposed Architects Act reforms to boost consumer protection and confidence
The Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) welcomes proposed legislative reforms to the Architects Act introduced into parliament by the State Government this week. Read the full media release here.
Update: Annual CPD declaration
From 1 July 2020, architects registered in the practising class will be asked to declare that they have completed and documented professional development to maintain their skills and knowledge… Read more.
Latest news
Last chance to have your say on the NSCA – survey closes 27 February 2020
During 2020 the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) is coordinating a review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA). The NSCA is the assessment benchmark for all programs on the path to registration as an architect in Australia. Read more
Applications for AACA’s 2020 National Program of Assessment (NPrA) close 28 February 2020
The NPrA provides an alternative entry to the Architectural Practice Examination for experienced design practitioners who have not completed an architectural qualification. Read more
Changes to professional indemnity insurance compliance requirements
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has issued an Architects Insurance Ministerial Order about professional indemnity insurance requirements for architects relating to non-compliant external wall cladding. The Ministerial Order dated 15 January 2020 will formally come into effect on 15 February 2020. Read more
Media Release: Proposed Architects Act reforms to boost consumer protection and confidence
The Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) welcomes proposed legislative reforms to the Architects Act introduced into parliament by the State Government this week. Read the full media release here.
Update: Annual CPD declaration
From 1 July 2020, architects registered in the practising class will be asked to declare that they have completed and documented professional development to maintain their skills and knowledge… Read more.
Contact Us
Architects Registration Board of Victoria
Level 7, 372 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: 03 9417 4444
Email: registrar@arbv.vic.gov.au
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
