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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.

ARBV Logo policy change

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

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