ACA Short Form Architect Consultant Agreement

20 September 2023

The ACA has developed the new Short Form Architect Consultant Agreement to facilitate a straightforward, uncomplicated legal engagement between an architectural practice (the Principal) and a consultant / contractor (the Consultant), in the form of an independent contract for services. Download the Agreement today!

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Cyber Security – Protecting your Business

12 September 2023

Can companies be fined for having poor security? Can you stop theft of your work? Are architects at risk? How do you protect your business? Join the ACA on Wednesday 27 September for a special deep dive into cyber security with Frances Russell of FooForce.

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CEO Report – September 2023

2 September 2023

The ACA RAP has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. ACA CEO Angelina Pillai reports on this fantastic achievement as well as the ACA’s recent activities, including new regional and university engagement working groups, attendance at ACIF’s quarterly conference and the ACA’s own recent NEC gathering in Hobart.

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Reflections on The Voice

3 September 2023

ACA NSW/ACT Committee member Stephen Pearse reflects on the upcoming referendum, outlining the direct connection between The Voice and Designing with and for Country, and the day to day lives of architects in practice.

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WA Medium Density Code Update

4 September 2023

The deferral of the Medium Density Code has dominated the activity of the WA Branch in recent weeks. While the ACA supports the Government’s mission to increase housing supply, we are concerned that the deferral will reduce the supply of well-designed housing in suburbs and infill precincts.

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Closing Loopholes Legislation

6 September 2023

On Monday 4 September, the Federal Government announced its third tranche of IR reforms in the past 12 months. Under the title of “closing loopholes”, the legislation proposes widespread changes not only to employment relationships (and especially casual and labour hire engagements) but also independent contracting arrangements. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides an overview of the proposed legislation and the potential implications for employers.

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EKD Architects

22 August 2023

Keen to find a space to explore, get his hands dirty and maintain strong involvement in community, Mike Sneyd headed for Kununurra, where he set up as a sole trader in 2019. Today, his bush practice has grown from strength to strength, with two locations (Kununurra and Broome) and a small but growing team.

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WA BoSP – The Employee Handbook

20 September 2023

Join the ACA WA on 9 October for an in-person event with the ACA’s HR Consultant and Managing Principal of Catalina Consultants, Merilyn Speiser. Merilyn will guide the audience through the development of an Employee Handbook that balances employer obligations, office culture and employee perks. Her approach is forward-thinking and applicable to practices of all sizes, including emerging and those just starting out. Don’t miss it!

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Security of Payment online event

20 September 2023

Architects are exposed to contractual and statutory risks on every building project in both the residential and commercial sphere. Please join the ACA NSW/ACT branch committee and Rob Kalde from Bartier Perry for an informative online morning presentation on Security of Payment legislation. FREE for everyone!

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NSW/ACT Member Benefit – Tools for Architects

31 August 2023

The NSW/ACT Committee is delighted to announce a new member benefit, a discounted rate on the newly developed Tools™ app, which summarises the NCC into simple, interactive graphics, helping architects specify how to build properly, save time and avoid mistakes and rework.

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Submission to ANZSCO Comprehensive review

30 August 2023

The ACA recently made a submission to the ANZSCO Comprehensive Review to request a new sub-category title of ‘Graduate of Architecture’. This important addition will assist in creating a more accurate picture of the profession today with more meaningful predictions of future numbers for workforce planning.

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Sponsorship – The Last Mile

4 September 2023

Welcome to The Last Mile, a new podcast featuring interviews with six women about their pathway to ownership, the people who sponsored them to cover the last mile, and their own sponsorship practices. This initiative was developed by the Sponsorship Action Group from the Champions of Change Architecture Group.

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The Voice resource roundup

6 May 2023

The Voice to Parliament proposal has raised many questions about the constitutional change and what it will mean for Australia. The following resources help answer some of those questions.

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Lunch Forum with Elizabeth Watson-Brown MP

28 August 2023

The ACA QLD/NT Committee is delighted to host a lunch forum on 5 October with guest speaker Elizabeth Watson-Brown, former architect and current MP for the electorate of Ryan in Brisbane’s west. Don’t miss it.

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ACA Reflect RAP Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia

22 August 2023

The ACA is immensely proud to announce that our first Reconciliation Action Plan has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Our RAP sets out a vision for a more equitable profession and places reconciliation at the heart of what we do.

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What are candidates looking for?

30 August 2023

The ACA SA Committee invites you to our next Practice Managers lunch with Anna Roussos from ROUSSOS Recruitment. Anna will provide insight into recruitment and the architecture sector in Adelaide.

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ACA NEC Update – Hobart 2023

24 August 2023

The ACA team was delighted to head to Hobart recently for a two-day strategic meeting followed by a series of meetings with leaders in the Tasmanian architectural community and a member lunch. A highlight of the trip was an informative and very moving presentation on The Voice by Rodney Dillon of the PM’s First Nations Referendum Working Group.

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The Architects Award

1 July 2023

All architectural businesses must understand their obligations under the Architects Award. Here we include a short overview of the award, the ACA’s role in negotiating it, and the assistance we provide to members regarding the Award. Updated Awards are available to all ACA members.

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How to renew your ACA membership 2023/2024

30 June 2023

The ACA invites you to renew your membership so you can continue receiving the member-only benefits, assist us in our important work, and join others in the ACA community to come together as a profession. 

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The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.