Media Releases

2018

(19/07/18)
ACT - Consult Australia Welcomes Announcement of a Chief Engineer for ACT | Download Media Release

(13/06/18)
INDUSTRY CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP - MODEL CLIENT POLICY | Download Media Release

(08/06/18)
LEADING BODY WELCOMES APPOINTMENTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE SA | Download Media Release

(04/06/18)
THE JOURNEY MUST BEGIN ON THE ROAD TO REFORM | Download Media Release

(08/05/18)
FEDERAL BUDGET STATEMENT 2018 | Download Media Release

(24/04/18)
De Ja Vu on Light Rail Stage Two | Download Media Release

(13/03/18)
Labour urged to come to the table on 'Infrastructure SA' | Download Media Release

(21/02/18)
'The Tools for Designing Cities are Changing' - Smart Cities Guide | Download Media Release

(06/02/18)
WA - Infrastructure body must not be ‘independence-lite’ says Consult Australia | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
VIC - Call for greater independence to aid Infrastructure Victoria | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
SA -  Model proposed for South Australia to separate politics and infrastructure planning  | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
QLD - Call for greater independence to aid Build Queensland | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
WA - Industry body calls on McGowan to keep politics and infrastructure separate | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
NSW - Call for greater independence to aid Infrastructure NSW | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
ACT -  Model proposed for ACT to separate politics and infrastructure | Download Media Release

(30/01/18)
‘IBODIES’ - New model proposed to separate politics and infrastructure planning | Download Media Release

2017

(08/12/17)
Built environment body welcomes Government city data tool | Download Media Release

(28/11/17)
ACT - Future State of the Territory 2017 | Download Media Release

(22/11/2017)
Small business is big business for built environment | Download Media Release

(01/11/2017)
Male city-shapers to overcome systemic gender equality issues | Download Media Release

(31/08/2017)
NSW - Big Sydney - Young people to debate 10 million Sydneysiders by 2050 | Download Media Release

(31/07/2017)
WA - End Innovation Blockers | Download Media Release

(20/07/2017)
New Era for Cities | Download Media Release

(13/07/2017)
QLD - Disrupting the Australian Dream | Download Media Release

(07/07/2017)
The Future Starts Now: Consult Australia support call to futureproof infrastructure corridors | Download Media Release

(19/06/2017)
Liability Crisis Undermines NSW Infrastructure Investment | Download Media Release

(10/05/2017)
Budget 1.0 that begs for a Budget 2.0 | Download the Media Release

(2/05/2017)
Stronger industry engagement to support a stronger Victoria | Download the Media Release 

(11/04/2017)
NSW Budget Must Improve Procurement | Download the Media Release

(29/03/2017)
Procurement overhaul needed to assist Australian business | Download the media release

(28/03/2017)
Australian Digital Built Environment Principles | Download the media release | Download the Principles

(23/02/2017)
NSW needs procurement reforms enacted quickly | Download the media release

(30/01/2017)
Please Spend Our Money Smarter | Download the media release

2016

(12/12/2016) Capture the value for long term success | Download the media release
(28/11/2016)
Liability for Time Bomb for Small Business in New South Wales | Download the media release

(24/11/2016)
A focus on the future is welcome | Download the media release

(16/11/2016)
Sharing value is in Australia's best interest | Download the media release

(06/10/2016)
71% think government should do better job on BIM | Download the media release

(07/09/2016)
Skills could be lost without a pipeline of work | Download the media release

(17/08/2016)
A Fair Go When Spending Our Money | Download the media release

(05/08/2016)
Industry welcomes long-term infrastructure pipeline | Download the media release

(27/06/2016)
Commitment to Cross River Rail builds confidence | Download the media release

(21/06/2016)
A lesson is using infrastructure to build productivity | Download the media release

(20/06/16)
UrbanGrowth NSW supports milestone forum | Download the media release

(06/05/16)
Infrastructure will grow the economy, not tax increases | Download the media release

(3/05/16)
No surprises business-friendly budget | Download the media release

(29/04/16) 
A big step for cities, now comes the journey | Download the media release

(28/04/16) 
A Focus on the Future - 6 Ideas for Infrastructure | Download the media release

(27/04/16)
Victorian Budget: Government spending is welcome, but they must consult industry | Download the media release

(21/04/16)
Introducing Circular Quay Square | Download the media release

(18/04/16)
Nuclear SA Critical for Jobs & Growth | Download the media release 

(13/03/16)
An Optimistic Plan for a Stronger Queensland | Download the media release

(10/02/16)
New Voices for Better Procurement in NSW | Download the media release

(17/02/16)
15 year plan a blueprint for reform | Download the media release

(21/01/16)
Sydney’s Central Station to be transformed into world-class stadium  | Download the media release 
 

 

2015

(03/12/15)
Lucy Will be Good for Sydney  | Download the media release
 
(25/11/15)
A Second Harbour Bridge or Opera House? What's the Next Big Idea for Sydney?  | Download the media release 

(20/11/15)
Wasted Millions Enough to Pay for Second Sydney Airport  | Download the media release

(18/11/15)
A Green Light for New Ideas in Victoria | Download the media release 

(17/11/15)
Sydney Greater Commission must recognise the value of industry expertise  | Download the media release

(11/11/15)
Framework Demonstrates Stakeholder Engagement Can Save Millions | Download the media release

(5/11/15)
Projects NSW Must be a Model Client |  Download the media release    

(28/10/15)
Building Queensland Needs New Funding for Infrastructure | Download the media release   

(23/10/15)
Future of Liverpool - Award Winner Announced | Download the media release   

(15/10/15)
Time to Share the Love for Mega-Infrastructure Projects | Download the media release  

(12/10/15)
Growing Sydney Upward Needs To Be Done Right | Download the media release 

(08/10/15)
Labor's Infrastructure Investment: A Plan for Growth | Download the media release  

(07/10/15)
Future of Liverpool Open to Public Vote | Download the media release  
 
(20/09/15)
Visionary Cabinet Welcomed by Built Environment Industries | Download the media release 

(04/09/15)
Infrastructure Victoria to Support Industry, Public | Download the media release 

(15/07/15)
Budget Begs the Question: What's Next for QLD? | Download the media release 

(23/06/15)
Introduction of Infrastructure Victoria an Important Milestone | Download the media release 

 

(22/06/15)
Billions of Dollars to Help Fund Public Infrastructure Being Ignored | Download the media release 

(10/06/15)
Industry Body Blasts Canberra Liberals 'Anti-Investment' Letter | Download the media release 

(03/06/15)
Built Environment Consultants Welcome ACT Budget | Download the media release  

(22/05/15)
Congestion Yet to Squeeze More Dollars for Infrastructure | Download the media release
 
(15/05/15)
Promising Response to Budget by Opposition | Download the media release

(12/05/15)
Boost for Small Business, But Idle on Infrastructure | Download the media release

(01/05/15)
Industry Leaders Endorse Inclusiveness & Diversity Strategy | Download the media release 

(13/04/15)
Smarter Governments Could Save Enough to Build Sydney Airport | Download the media release

(26/02/15)
Report Shows Smarter Governments Could Save $2.5B | Download the media release 

(19/02/15)
NSW Needs More than Modest Goals | Download the media release

(16/01/15)
QLD Business Uncertain & Lacking Confidence | Download the media release

2014

(27/10/14)
Vote for the Design You Want for Western Sydney Airport | Download the media release 

(10/10/14)
Skills Shortages to Pinch Infrastructure Pipeline | Download the media release 

(09/07/14)
QLD Government at Loggerheads with Business | Download the media release

(03/06/14)
QLD Strong Choices Budget | Download the media release 

(13/05/14)
Infrastructure Budget Builds the Road to Growth | Download the media release

(01/05/14)
Sensible recommendations: time for action | Download the media release 

(29/04/14)
Sustainability tool for professional services | Download media release

(28/04/14)
457 rules hamper infrastructure development | Download media release

(17/04/14)
Employers support gender reporting | Download media release and download letter

(15/04/14)
Infrastructure design firms welcome Badgerys Creek Airport | Download PDF

(26/03/14)
21st century infrastructure needs 21st century technology | Download PDF

(25/03/14)
Road-user charging dismissed at our peril | Download PDF

(20/03/14)
Catching the next wave of infrastructure projects for NSW | Download PDF

(18/03/14)
Station Precinct Plan a productivity booster for Melbourne | Download PDF

(12/03/14)
457 changes a positive sign for red tape reduction | Download PDF

(06/03/14)
Unsolicited proposal bears fruit for VIC transport | Download PDF

(21/02/14)
Industry launches pre-election platform as a call to action | Download PDF

(20/02/14)
New guidelines and a new direction for ACT industry | Download PDF

2013

(10/12/13)
Consult Australia appoints new President & Board | Download PDF
 
(06/12/13)
Built environment industry Awards: Australia is in good hands | Download PDF

(06/12/13)
Perth remains a stronghold for consulting excellence | Download PDF

(06/12/13)
Awards prove consulting excellence in Queensland | Download PDF

(21/11/13)
Much merit in new infrastructure policy | Download PDF

(14/11/13)
Let's get smarter about tolls | Download PDF

(06/11/13)
Education reforms scrapped: A bullet dodged | Download PDF

(25/09/13)
Consult Australia applauds Government announced SA Future Fund | Download PDF

(25/09/13)
Diversity in the built environment industry: In it for the long haul | Download PDF

(03/09/13)
Political mayhem means it’s time to get smarter about infrastructure | Download PDF

(30/08/13)
A Minister for Cities – the missing piece | Download PDF

(26/08/13)
A win for high speed rail - now time for bipartisan support | Download PDF

(20/08/13)
Data paints picture of Queensland in crisis | Download PDF

(07/06/13)
Scrap the cap: Government dumbs down workforce | Download PDF

(27/06/13)
Engineers, who needs em says Rudd | Download PDF

(24/06/13)
Industry despairs at 457 visa debate | Download PDF

(23/06/13)
100 per cent lack of confidence in South Australia's future | Download PDF

(20/06/13)
Industry claims 457 reforms unnecessary | Download PDF

(18/06/13)
WestConnex a welcome sign for NSW firms | Download PDF

(05/06/13)
Budget spells doom for Queensland infrastructure | Download PDF

(14/05/13)
2013/14 Budget - Save to spend rather than grow to prosper | Download PDF

(02/05/13)
Focus on Cities in New Deal | Download PDF

(18/03/13)
A welcome shift in the focus on 457 | Download PDF

(14/03/13)
Engineers in crisis | Download PDF

(25/02/13)
Proof that Aussie workers are favoured over skilled migrants | Download PDF

(18/02/13)
Industry calls for engineering innovation precinct | Download PDF

(30/01/13)
Cities investment critical to 2013-14 Budget says industry | Download PDF

2012

2011

(08/12/11)
A year of excellence in Australian engineering | Download PDF

(06/12/11)
Leading consultants call for better cities | Dowload PDF

(23/02/11)
Government urged to share vision for seizing a sustainable future | Download PDF

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