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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

ARBV Logo policy change

The ARBV’s policy on the use of its logo has been reviewed. Read more.

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