FROM THE CEO

A couple of weeks annual leave in Canada road-tripping through the Rockies this last month provided insights among the awe-inspiring vistas. Following Canada’s own landmark election, the public policy parallels from a fellow Westminster democracy with 40 million people, shaped by resources, spread across ten provinces, three territories and six time zones provided food for thought alongside the poutine.

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Jonathan Cartledge | CEO, Consult Australia

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

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Member led advocacy in action

The Ninth Directors-General lunch in Queensland opens the door for Consult Australia member businesses.

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Contribute to Consult Australia’s 2025 member survey

Once a year, we pause to take the industry’s pulse. The Consult Australia 2025 Member Survey is now open – and we want to hear from you.

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Consult Australia’s reform call

Two new submissions to the federal Productivity Commission offer one clear message: to unlock productivity and innovation, we must reduce the regulatory drag on high-performing professional services.

Joining the Board of the Australian Water Association, Rod Naylor will draw on his 40 years’ experience in the water and environmental industries in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. As GHD’s Global Future of Water Leader, he leads the company’s efforts to develop new, holistic ways to help clients manage their water challenges. 

PIANC (The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) has appointed Stantec’s Scott Keane to a four-year term as one of its four Vice Presidents. 

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Over the last few years, Ricardo has been reorienting its business to become a leading strategic and engineering consultancy firm, focused on its EE and Rail portfolio. 

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The Champions of Change Coalition released a comprehensive 15-year impact report on 27 June, with 250 CEO and board-level leaders publicly reaffirming their commitment to advancing workplace gender equality across Australia.

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Australia’s construction sector is on the rebound, with the May 2025 ACIF Forecasts projecting total construction work to reach $334 billion this financial year – a 1.6% increase.

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Consult Australia congratulates former President Anthony (Tony) Barry appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to civil engineering in the King’s Birthday Honours announced earlier this month.

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What does it really take to move digital transformation from vision to reality in infrastructure? Organised by Bentley Systems, Illuminate Sydney 2025 brought together over 460 attendees from across government, consulting, and infrastructure delivery.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...

Carbon Capture Study

Infrastructure SA has released its Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Infrastructure and National Supply Chain Study, delivered in partnership with AECOM.

Big ideas. Bold thinking. 

Just 90 seconds. We look forward to seeing you at FF25 Foundations and Frontiers!

New ministerial line up

The Albanese Government’s new ministry sees Catherine King continue as Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Minister Clare O’Neil expanding her portfolio to Cities.

CAETS 2025: Generations

The 25th annual gathering of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) will be held in Brisbane from 8 to 11 September.

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