ABBREVIATION/DEFINITION | TERM |
| ACCC | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission |
| APE | Architectural Practice Examination |
| ARBV | Architects Registration Board of Victoria |
| ACCC | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission |
| Act | Architects Act 1991 (Vic) |
| Code of Professional Conduct | Code of Professional Conduct, which is a schedule to the Architects Regulations 2015 |
| CMS | Compliance Management System |
| CPD | Continuing Professional Development |
| CSV | Cladding Safety Victoria |
| D&C | Design and Construct |
| Financial Services Royal Commission | Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry |
| NCC | National Construction Code |
| NSCA | National Standard of Competency for Architects |
| RAIA | Australian Institute of Architects (or ‘the institute’) |
| Regulations | Architects Regulations 2015 (Vic) |
| regulatory framework | Regulatory framework applicable to the architecture profession and the provision of architectural services in Victoria, comprising the Architects Act 1991, the Architects Regulations 2015 and the Code of Professional Conduct |
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