What the NT Committee does

The NT Committee gives members the opportunity to develop strategies to tackle local issues as well as contribute to the national agenda. Committee participants are often called upon to represent Consult Australia in local engagement activities (including meetings with government agencies etc). The NT Committee meets monthly and requires engaged individuals.

Latest 'top 3 takeaways'

The 'top 3 takeaways' summarise key issues discussed at the last meeting. These are to help the broader membership understand the activities of the NT Committee.

1. Engagement - NT members will meet with Shaun Drabsch, CEO of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade at a Boardroom Breakfast on 17 November. Discussions are expected to include an overview of DITT priorities, the PI insurance market and procurement.
2. COVID-19 – The Committee discussed the rapid changes to COVID restrictions following outbreaks in remote indigenous communities. Members need to keep up to date with these restrictions when looking to work in these areas. 
3. Focus on insurance - The Consult Australia / DIPL Working Group meeting held on 4 November focused on our current priority issue of the insurance market. With PI insurance increasingly difficult to secure - across engineering businesses increasing in premiums are at 20% increases pa, and for hotspots such as structural engineering the increases vary wildly from 20% to 200% - consultants are feeling the pinch. A double whammy sees these premium increases at the same time the coverage is decreasing by way of new exclusions, increased excesses, and reduced limits. DIPL advised it was investigating the issue and that there is room for flexibility, and alternative conditions of contract can be considered. 

Current participants

Below is the list of current NT Committee participants. Want to get involved? Contact Jan Irvine.