Our purpose is to protect the community interest and instill confidence in the regulation, integrity, and delivery of architectural services in Victoria.
News and quick links
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.
Expressions of Interest: ARBV Examiners – closing date extended to 18 November 2019
The ARBV is currently inviting expressions of interest for examiners for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) Part 3 interviews. Excellent opportunities are now available. Find out more and download an application form.
2019 Election of Architects to the Board Results
The results of the 2019 ARBV Architect Election have now been declared by the Returning Officer… (more)
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.
Registration cards
Cards are now available for architects to download as proof of registration. To download, log into your membership profile through the ARBV website, select ‘manage profile’ and then select ‘membership card’.
Architects and Cladding Issues in Victoria
The use of non-compliant external cladding on buildings in Victoria is a significant safety issue and one which the ARBV takes very seriously… Read more.
News and quick links
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.
Expressions of Interest: ARBV Examiners – closing date extended to 18 November 2019
The ARBV is currently inviting expressions of interest for examiners for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) Part 3 interviews. Excellent opportunities are now available. Find out more and download an application form.
2019 Election of Architects to the Board Results
The results of the 2019 ARBV Architect Election have now been declared by the Returning Officer… (more)
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.
Registration cards
Cards are now available for architects to download as proof of registration. To download, log into your membership profile through the ARBV website, select ‘manage profile’ and then select ‘membership card’.
Architects and Cladding Issues in Victoria
The use of non-compliant external cladding on buildings in Victoria is a significant safety issue and one which the ARBV takes very seriously… 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
