The ACA, in partnership with specialist broker Coverforce, is pleased to introduce a new combined Professional Indemnity (PI) and General Liability (GL) insurance initiative, designed to provide eligible member practices with a more consistent, transparent and sustainable approach to insurance.
As we approach the close of another busy and productive financial year, Angelina Pillai extends her heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who generously contribute their time, expertise and advice in our ACA committees. She also reflects on the enduring value of volunteerism through a tribute to her father, whose lifelong commitment to service leaves a lasting legacy.
Act now! Help protect the future of architectural registration in Victoria by signing the current Victorian Legislative Assembly petition. Sign it today!
The ACA recently participated in a meeting with Victorian Minister for Housing and Building Nick Staikos, alongside representatives from the Australian Institute of Architects and ArchiTeam, to discuss the Victorian Government’s proposal to abolish the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) and establish a new Business and Professions Regulator. ACA VIC/TAS President Paul Viney provides an update.
The ACA welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee inquiry into Australian university graduates. As an employer-focused organisation, we were able to craft a submission based on the experiences of our members who employ both students and graduates, and often teach in universities while balancing the demands of practice.
Join Paul Viney, ACA National President and developer of the ACA Time/Cost Calculator Guide (TCCG) and ACA Salary Calculator, for a practical webinar exploring how these two powerful business tools work together to support profitable, compliant and resilient architectural practices.
The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has come together with the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) to conduct a collaborative, industry-led examination of productivity barriers in government construction procurement. Take the survey today!
The ACIF May 2026 Forecasts are out, predicting a challenging year ahead for Australia’s building and construction industry amid rising inflation, higher interest rates and increasing economic uncertainty. Read more and download the May 2026 Forecasts Datapack (an ACA member benefit worth $400+ per annum).
On 2 June, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2026 wage decision, increasing minimum rates of pay by at least 4.75%, with the minimum wage and aligned classifications increasing by 6% as part of a substantial overhaul of lower paid classifications. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.
Reconciliation Australia has recommended several recently published reports that may be valuable for our members, covering RAPs, First Nations businesses and communities, and cultural safety in the workplace.
Long service leave remains one of the more complex employment entitlements, with rules varying significantly across states and territories in Australia. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a practical explainer of Long Service Leave entitlements in each state and territory, including useful links.
Join Total Synergy and the ACA on Wednesday 17 June for a practical introduction to business intelligence for architecture practices. This CPD webinar will focus on how to use existing practice data to gain clearer visibility across clients, projects, people, finance, performance, opportunity, and risk. Don't miss it!
Welcome to the ACA Business Concierge – your new AI-powered support tool for members. Designed specifically for architectural practices, this smart assistant provides quick answers to your business and employment questions. Access the Business Concierge today!
ACA NSW/ACT and RAIA NSW have issued a joint statement, expressing concern about the proposed closure of the CSIRO’s North Ryde facility, where much of Australia’s fire-resistance and reaction-to-fire testing occurs.
Yesterday’s Federal Budget commitment to make Australian Standards freely accessible is a genuine win for the profession, and one we have advocated for over many years. This move will be a game-changer (we don’t say that very often!) for the architectural profession and the construction industry more broadly.
ACA Knowledge Partner Moddex reports on a major new stadium project in New Zealand and launches a new white paper on specifying barriers and balustrades for public sport and community facilities.
The fifth iteration of the ACA Architects’ Time/Cost Calculator Guide (TCCG) was launched in February 2026, with 47 updates and improvements. The TCCG helps practices manage project time and costs, combining practice-specific data with reliable calculations to support accurate, tailored fee proposals for all building types, service levels and procurement methods.
We are pleased to share the ACA’s new membership brochure, a colourful, easy-to-read booklet that outlines the many ways the ACA supports and advocates for Australian architecture practices. It highlights our role as a trusted business advisor, with benefits including practical tools, contracts and advisories, regular business-focused updates and webinars, and advocacy and research.
It’s critical that all architectural businesses understand their obligations under the Architects Award. The update of the Architects Award and other Awards relevant to architectural practice incorporate all changes up to and including 1 July 2025, including new pay rates. Download today!
The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.