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POLICY SUBMISSION LIBRARY
We regularly submit responses to government and department consultation papers and parliamentary inquiries.
Through these channels we promote strategies, policies and best practice that support a better, safer and more sustainable built environment.
Through research and the valuable input from our members we make submissions at both state/territory and national levels.
SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
INSTITUTE SUBMISSIONS
NATIONAL
- Institute and AILA joint cover letter – Draft National Urban Policy_FINAL_July_2024
- Institute and AILA joint submission – Draft National Urban Policy_FINAL_July_2024
- Institute and ACA joint submission to ABCB NCC 2025 Public Comment Draft_July 2024
- Institute, ACA and Parlour joint submission in response to ABCB consultation on all gender sanitary facilities NCC DTC provisions_July 2024
- Institute response to Commonwealth Attorney General’s Copyright and AI Reference Group (CAIRG) survey on copyright material as AI inputs_June 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects submission to Australian Human Rights Commission on proposed Draft Design Guidelines for Accessibility in Residential Development_May 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects 2024-25 Federal Pre-budget Submission | January 2024
- Submission to Commonwealth Department of Industry Science and Resources in response to Supporting Responsible AI discussion paper | July 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects’ submission to Commonwealth DITRDCA on Review of The Disability Standards For Accessible Public Transport (2002) Discussion Paper 2022 | June 2023
- 2023 Australian Institute of Architects | Greenwashing Inquiry | Submission | June 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects response | NABERS Embodied Emissions Consultation Paper | 16 February 2023
- National Energy Performance Strategy: consultation paper | 1 February 2023
- Submission on the Housing Legislative Package | January 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects 2023-24 Federal Pre-budget Submission | January 2023
- Letter to The Hon Chris Bowen MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Ed Husic MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Australian Institute of Architects 2022 Federal Pre-budget Submission | January 2022
- Institute response to the ABCB Public Consultation Draft of the 2022 National Construction Code’s energy efficiency and condensation provisions | Oct 2021
- Institute response to ABCB Consultation on Continuing Professional Development on the National Construction Code | Sept 2021
- Submission to the National Capital Authority consultations on the proposal for Blocks 3 and 5, Section 39 Campbell– Australian War Memorial Main Works
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to the Australian Building Codes Board Public Consultation Draft of the National Construction Code 2022 | July 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to the 2020 Review of the Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) | May 2021
- National Capital Authority Approval Process: Block 3 Section 39 Campbell – Australian War Memorial Redevelopment Project (Anzac Hall)” 30 April 2021
- Review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA), Submission to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia | March 2021
- Review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA), Supplementary submission to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia – submission coordinated by the Institute’s First Nations Advisory Working Group (FNAWG) and Cultural Reference Panel | March 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to DITRDC on NCPF | February 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects 2021 Federal pre-budget submission | January 2021.
- Australian Institute of Architects Covid19 Economic Stimulus Scorecard – Attachment 1 Table | Jan 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Covid19 Economic Stimulus Scorecard | Jan 2021
- Institute proposal to DESE on graduate employment subsidy | Nov 2020
- Institute letter to Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment | Oct 2020
- Response to AACA NSCA Issues Paper Aug 2020
- National Registration Framework response Aug 2020
- Matters Affecting Regional Australia Jun 2020
- Economic Stimulus 2020
- Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements 2020
- 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission Jan 2020
- Matters Affecting Regional Australia Dec 2019
- Response to the Shergold Weir Report Jul 2018
- Senate Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products 2017
- Australian Consumer Law 2016
- Small Business 2015
- Mutual Recognition Schemes Study 2015.
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
- Planning Reform Submission March 2023
- Letter to The Hon Shane Rattenbury MLA | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Rebecca Vassarotti MLA | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- ACT Planning System Response
- Urban Forest Bill Submission
- Submission to the National Capital Authority consultations on the proposal for Blocks 3 and 5, Section 39 Campbell– Australian War Memorial Main Works
- AWM Development Project Public Works Committee Submission
- AWM Development Project Public Works Committee Submission: Attachments – AWM Heritage Review and Anzac Hall Open Letter
- AWM Works Approval Block 3 Section 39 Campbell Submission
- Letter to the Editor: Architectural Profession in the ACT 2018
- Housing Choices Discussion Paper March 2018
- City and Gateway Draft Urban Design Framework 2018
- ACT Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory 2018
- Design Quality Outcomes on Former Mr Fluffy Sites 2016
- Interactive Tendering 2016
- DV 346 Residential Solar Access Provisions 2016
- Gateway Urban Renewal Strategy 2016
- Building Regulation Submission 2016.
NEW SOUTH WALES
- RAIA Submission for Proposed Building Sector Regulatory Reforms | Oct 2024
- Building Commission NSW Response to RAIA Submission for Proposed Building Sector Regulatory Reforms | Oct 2024
- Response to the NSW Productivity & Equality Commission’s report
- Australian Institute of Architects submission to the City of Sydney regarding proposed changes to reduce the loss of housing across the City of Sydney | Aug 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects submission to review into the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 and the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020_July 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects submission to State Records NSW – New, retention and disposal authority policy and procedures_July 2024
- Submission – Explanation of Intended Effect: Changes to create low- and mid-rise housing | Feb 2024
- Letter to Hon. Premier Chris Minns MP | December 2023
- Letter to Government Architect NSW Design Review Panel | Nov 2023
- Media Release: Ending Flood Plain Development a Sensible Step | Nov 2023
- National Housing and Homelessness Plan | Oct 2023
- Statement Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Housing) 2023 | October 2023
- The Voice Referendum: Statement from Cameron Bruhn | 2023
- Indigenous Centre of Excellence Endorsement Letter | Oct 2023
- Media Release: ‘Good housing, not any housing’: Design critical for Housing Australia | Sept 2023
- Australian Institute of Architecture: A New Look at Culture Submission | Sept 2023
- Declared Drawing Matrix – A Tool for Design Practitioners | Aug 2023
- NSW Building Reforms: Response to Draft Building Bill – Licensing Proposals 2023 | Aug 2023
- Media Release: NSW Affordable Housing Strategy does not go far enough | June 2023
- Architecture for Quality and Sustainability in NSW – NSW State Election 2023 | Feb 2023
- Submission regarding the proposed amendments to State Environment Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 | Dec 2022
- Submission regarding the Heritage Act Review | Nov 2022
- Letter to The Hon. James Griffin MP | Response to MLC Building 105-153 Miller St North Sydney | Nov 2022
- Submission in response to the Draft Building Bill 2022 | Nov 2022
- Letter to The Hon. James Griffin MP | In regards to MLC Building 105-153 Miller St North Sydney | Nov 2022
- Letter to The Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC | Response to Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the delivery of the Macquarie Park Education Campus and mixed-use development at the Lachlan’s Line Precinct | Nov 2022
- Media statement from National President Shannon Battisson | Oct 2022
- Letter to The Hon Victor Dominello MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | Oct 2022
- Letter to The Hon Matthew Kean MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | Oct 2022
- Infrastructure Advisory Services Term Sheet Feedback | Aug 2022
- Submission to provide input on The Paint Shop sub-precinct rezoning proposal | Aug 2022
- Media statement | MLC Building North Sydney | Jul 2022
- Letter to The Hon. James Griffin MP | Response to the MLC Building’s State Heritage listing | Jul 2022
- Submission regarding the Powerhouse Ultimo Renewal | Jul 2022
- Letter to Mr Chris Lamont | Response to NSW Treasury Infrastructure Advisory Standard Commercial Framework | Jun 2022
- Letter to The Hon. Eleni Petinos, MP | Response to NSW Treasury Infrastructure Advisory Standard Commercial Framework | Jun 2022
- Letter to The Hon. Matt Kean, MP | Response to NSW Treasury Infrastructure Advisory Standard Commercial Framework | Jun 2022
- Submission regarding the draft Design and Place SEPP | Mar 2022
- Media release with AILA | Planning principles backflip ‘disappointing and counterproductive’ | Mar 2022
- Submission regarding Discussion Paper – A New Approach to Rezonings | Feb 2022
- Letter to The Hon. Anthony Roberts, MP | Response to Public Exhibition – Design and Place SEPP | Jan 2022
- Submission in response to the NSW Legislative Council Public Accountability Committee inquiry into the regulation of building standards | Aug 2021
- Submission on State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 | Aug 2021
- Submission regarding the Housing Diversity SEPP components: Boarding Houses, Co-living and Student Accommodation | May 2021
- Submission to provide feedback on the Varying Development Standards EIE | May 2021
- Letter to The Hon. Minister Rob Stokes | Apr 2021
- Letter to The Hon. Minister Rob Stokes and The Hon. Minister Melinda Pavey | Feb 2021
- Letter to Minister Harwin | Feb 2021
- 2021-2022 State Budget Priorities Submissions Statement | Feb 2021
- Final submissions – Draft Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2020:
- Letter to The Hon. Minister Rob Stokes | Dec 2020
- Letter to Steve Hartley | Support of Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan | Oct 2020
- Letter to The Hon. Rob Stokes, MP and The Hon. Don Harwin, MP | Oct 2020
- Letter to The Hon. Rob Stokes, MP and The Hon. Melinda Pavey, MP | Oct 2020
- Housing Diversity State Environmental Planning Policy Discussion Paper | Sep 2020
- Submission to the Government of New South Wales | Independent Bushfire Inquiry | Sep 2020
- Submission to GANSW | Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) preliminary input | Aug 2020
- Submission to the Office of the Building Commissioner – Proposed amendments to the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 | Aug 2020
- Response to GM North Sydney Council | Demolition and Redevelopment of MLC NSyd | Jul 2020
- Email to Crown Land | Institute response to State Strategic Plan – A vision for Crown Land | Aug 2020
- Letter to The Hon. Rob Stokes MP | Endorsement of GANSW Strategy & Design Prequalification Scheme | Aug 2020
- North Sydney Pool – North Sydney Council submission | Jun 2020
- Blackwattle Bay Precinct Plan – Infrastructure NSW submission | Jun 2020
- Pyrmont Peninsula – DPIE submission | Jun 2020
- Important changes to NSW building legislation | Jun 2020
- Letter to NSW Govt | Response to Design and Building Practitioners Bill amendments | May 2020
- Letter to The Hon. Rob Stokes | Living streets – improving green infrastructure and public domain to support human and environmental health | May 2020
- Re/create space program | share your ideas for projects in NSW that can deliver public and environmental benefit, timely economic stimulus and importantly jobs for architects and the industry | May 2020
- Letter to The Hon. Rob Stokes | Managing public space, transport and vehicles in support of physical distancing measures | May 20
- Letter to Premier | State making infrastructure initiatives for immediate impact and positive legacy | Apr 2020
- Letter to Ministers | Planning stimulus and measures for evaluating public benefit | Apr 2020
- Letter to PM and Premier | Optimising stimulus to boost social and affordable housing | Apr 2020
- Heritage Office | Ultimo Tramway Power House letter of support | Mar 2020
- EIS: Western Harbour Tunnel & Warringah Freeway Upgrade | Mar 2020
- Inquiry into the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 | Jan 2020
- Letter to North Sydney Council re North Sydney Olympic Pool re-development | Dec 2019
- Open letter to NSW Productivity Commission | Nov 2019
- Open letter Nov 2019: NSW Design and Building Practitioners Bill | Nov 2019
- Inquiry into the regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes | Aug 2019
- Response to the NSW Government Building Stronger Discussion Paper | Jul 2019
- Complying Development in Greenfield Areas | Jul 2017
- Wickham Master Plan | Jun 2017
- Design Excellence in Parramatta | Mar 2016
- Transport Corridor Outdoor Advertising and Signage | Jan 2016
- Low Rise Medium Density Housing as Complying Development | Jan 2016
- NSW Building Reforms: Response to Draft Building Bill – Licensing Proposals 2023
NORTHERN TERRITORY
- Letter to The Eva Lawler MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Dual Occupancy 2016
- Post Construction Audits 2016
- Review of DTCM 2016
- NT Election 2016 – Issues Survey 2016
- Remote Housing Design 2016
- Mid Suburbs Draft Area Plans 2016
- Darwin Inner Suburbs Area Plan 2016.
QUEENSLAND
- Letter to Minister O’Connor Re: Support for Cyclical Review of the National Construction Code | Nov 2024
- Letter to Premier Crisafulli : Congratulations on your success in the 2024 Queensland Election | Nov 2024
- Letter to Minister Scanlon Re: NCC | Sep 2024
- Letter to Minister de Brenni Re: NCC | Sep 2024
- Letter to Premier Miles re: Support for better State Heritage Protection | Sep 2024
- Letter to Minister Scanlon re: Support for better State Heritage Protection | Sep 2024
- Green Pathways, Gold Places | May 2024
- Response to the Economic Development and Other Legislation Bill 2024 | April 2024
- Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. Amendments to the Architects Act 2002 | February 2024
- Concerns Regarding Transparency in Community Planning and Infrastructure Development, Redland City Council | January 2024
- Support for all-gender amenities proposal to NCC | December 2023
- Letter to BCC RE: Unusually worded conditions of approval relating specifically to Architects | November 2023
- QDC MP 4.1 and resilient sole occupancy units in Class 2 Buildings Letter to Minister | November 2023
- Support for the Suttons Beach Pavilion Revitalisation Project – Architectural Competition | November 2023
- Housing Availability And Affordability (Planning And Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2023 Response | November 2023
- Ipswich Grammar School removed from the Queensland Heritage Register Heritage Committee Letter | October 2023
- QLD Response to SEQ Plan 2023 | September 2023
- City of Gold Coast: Position of the City Architect | September 2023
- Letter to JCU in support for the retention of the JCU planning and urban design programs | September 2023
- Letter to Minister di Brenni regarding the NCC2022 implementation in Queensland | July 2023
- Letter to the Hon Meaghan Scanlon on improving building policy in the Australian building and construction sector to help Australia meet its target of net zero emissions | March 2023
- Letter to the Hon Dr Steven Miles on improving building policy in the Australian building and construction sector to help Australia meet its target of net zero emissions | March 2023
- Letter to the Hon Mick de Brenni on improving building policy in the Australian building and construction sector to help Australia meet its target of net zero emissions | March 2023
- Letter to the Hon Mark Bailey on the Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge | March 2023
- Qld Developer Review Panel Response | January 2023
- Queensland Housing Summit Report Response | January 2023
- Response to the draft newsflash on the application of section 37 of the Building Act to the Modern Homes standards | January 2023
- Everyone Benefits from Good Housing | QLD Housing Summit Industry Report | 20 October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Mick de Brenni MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to Hon Minister de Brenni | National Building Ministers’ meeting on the Construction Code 2022 | 23 August 2022
- Letter to the Professional Adviser Professor Karine Dupre | Outback Museum of Australia (OMOA) Competition | 11 August 2022
- Letter to Cairns Regional Council | Procurement concerns regarding the Cairns Regional Council’s request for Expression of Interest | 9 August 2022
- Letter to Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Dr Steven Miles | Priority Growth Areas legislative changes | 19 April 2022
- Letter to Cairns Regional Council | Advice on a design competition for the proposed gallery precinct: Cairns Competition procedures | 21 March 2022
- Letter to Cairns Regional Council | Procurement concerns relating to Request for Quotation PC21206-06 Concept Design for Trinity Beach Community Hall | 1 February 2022
- Letter to Cairns Regional Council | Procurement concerns. Cairns Regional Council’s request for quotation PC21206-06 Principal Design Consultant, Trinity Beach Community Hall | 22 December 2022
- Letter to Redlands City Council | Concerns over procurement and the expenditure of public money | 22 December 2022
- Letter to Lord Mayor Quirk | Broadway Hotel Woolloongabba | 5 November 2018
- Housing Quality for Queenslanders – Towards Design Standards | 2018
- Letter to Brisbane City Councillor Julian Simmonds | Plan Your City | 28 March 2018
- Submission to Public Works and Utilities Committee | Response to the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-conforming Building Products -Chain of Responsibility and other matters) Amendment Bill
2017 | June 2017 - Letter to Anita Nikolaou | Accrual of Continuing Professional Development Hours | 11 July 2017
- Submission to Department of Infrastructure Local Government and Planning | Response to Queensland Government’s Building Information Modelling – draft policy and principles for Queensland | April 2017.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- Letter to Susan Close | Heritage listing of Dr Kent’s Paddock Housing Complex
- Submission to the trajectory for NCC LHD
- Science based targeting for residential housing
- SA Green Paper
- Letter to the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP | Calling for Adelaide Park Lands Protections | April 2023
- Submission for the Economic and Finance Committee inquiry into housing availability | February 2023
- Review of the Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1993 (SA) | January 2023
- Expert Panel Planning Review Submission | November 2022
- Letter to The Hon Nick Champion MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Miscellaneous Technical Code Amendment Response | September 2022
- Construction Culture Statement 2021
- SA Riverbank Code Amendment for Issue 2021
- Response to Draft State Planning Policies 2018
- Response to Lerwin Tender Skilled Migration Response 2018
- Procurement of Architectural Services 2018
- Policy Position Request to Major Parties 2018 SA Election 2018
- Institute of Architects Response – Accredited Professionals Scheme Discussion Paper 2018
- Institute letter ODASA Community Guidelines 2018
TASMANIA
- LUPA Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 | November 2024
- Letter to Minister Ellis – Support for Cyclical Review of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Support for All Gender Bathroom Facilities in NCC 2025 | November 2024
- Homes Tasmania draft Housing Design Policy | October 2024
- Review of the State Coastal Policy 1996 – Development on Actively Mobile Landform – October 2024
- Inspection of Penetrations of Fire Rated Construction – October 2024
- Inspection of Waterproofing in Wet Areas – October 2024
- Improving Residential Standards in Tasmania – Draft Report | September 2024
- Medium Density Design Guidelines | September 2024
- North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan | August 2024
- Residential Building Work Act – Mandatory Contract Provisions | August 2024
- SPP Amendment 5/2024 – Agriculture Worker Accommodation and Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment Regulations 2024 | August 2024
- Validation (State Coastal Policy) Bill 2024 | August 2024
- The Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Act 2023 – Approved Forms and Fact Sheets | July 2024
- Revised Residential Building Consumer Guide | June 2024
- Response to Planning Application for St Johns Avenue (St Johns Park Hospital) New Town | June 2024
- 2024 Tasmanian State Election Platform
- Richmond Village Public Realm Masterplan 2023 | March 2024
- Bushfire Hazard Areas Director’s Determination Amendments – Community Consultation | February 2024
- Improving residential standards in Tasmania: Discussion paper | February 2024
- Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium Project of State Significance Draft Guidelines | January 2024
- Response to Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay Neighbourhood Plan Discussion Paper | December 2023
- Position Paper for the Development Assessment Panel Framework | December 2023
- 2024-2025 State Budget Community Consultation | November 2023
- Invitation for Submission and Public Hearing into Tasmanian Government’s Process into the Proposed Arts, Entertainment and Sports Precinct in Hobart | November 2023
- Response to Planning Application of 7 Strathaven Drive, Rosetta: Glenorchy City Council | November 2023
- National Housing and Homelessness Plan: Tasmania-specific Response | October 2023
- Sustainability Tasmania Discussion Paper | October 2023
- Tasmanian Chapter Feedback for City of Hobart | September 2023
- Medium Density Design Guidelines Discussion Paper | August 2023
- Macquarie Point Precinct Plan | August 2023
- Tasmanian Housing Strategy – Exposure Draft | July 2023
- Hobart Draft Local Provisions Schedule | June 2023
- Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies | June 2023
- Letter to City of Hobart and Heritage Tasmania | April 2023
- Letter to the Tasmanian Department of Health | April 2023
- Tasmanian Government Procurement Framework Review | April 2023
- Home Warranty Insurance Scheme | Draft Bill and RIS | March 2023
- Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2025 | February 2023
- Tasmanian Future of Local Government Review | February 2023
- Tasmanian Regional Planning Framework Consultation | February 2023
- Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies | November 2022
- Letter to The Hon Elise Archer MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Guy Barnett MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Tasmanian Housing Strategy Submission | 2022
- 2023-24 Tasmanian State Budget Submission | 2022
- Keystone’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan | 2022
- State Planning Provisions Review | 2022
- Residential Building (Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Amendments) Bill 2022
- 30-Year Greater Hobart Plan | 2022
- Draft Code of Practice – Board of Architects of Tasmania | 2022
- Residential Energy Efficiency in the National Construction Code | Letter to the Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs | 2022
- Architects Regulations | 2022
- Home Warranty Insurance Consultation | 2022
- Draft LUPAA Bill 2022 – Major Projects Assessment Process | 2022
- Consultancy Services Panel for Health Infrastructure Projects – Industry Consultation | 2022
- Automatic Mutual Recognition | 2022
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Protection Act | 2022
- Letter to the Premier | 2022
- Glenorchy City Council Apartment Opportunities | 2022
- Building Tasmania’s Future Discussion Paper & MOU | 2022
- Building Tasmania’s Future Discussion Paper | 2021
- City of Hobart | Central Hobart Precincts Plan | 2021
- Tasmanian Women’s Strategy 2022-2025 | 2021
- Tasmanian Planning Policies – Scoping Paper for Draft TPPs | 2021
- 2021 Tasmanian Election Platform
- NCC Tasmanian Provisions | 2021
- City of Hobart | Heritage Letter | 2021
- Tasmanian 2021-22 State Budget Priorities | 2021
- No Planning Permit Required Options Paper Submission | 2021
- Draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan Submission | 2020
- ABCB Draft National Registration Framework Letter | 2020
- ABC / UTAS Conservatorium Building Demolition | 2020
- New Town Road Proposed Development | 2020
- Premier Gutwein | Economic Recovery | 2020
- Tas Chapter Budget Submission | 2020
- Car Parking Requirements in the Statewide Planning Scheme | 2020
- CBOS | Director’s Determination & Progress Payments | 2020
- Minister for Building & Construction | Stimulus Response | 2020
- Tas Chapter COVID-19 Member Survey – May Results | 2020
- Stalled Projects Cover Letter | 2020
- Devonport Draft Local Provisions Schedule Submission | 2020
- Tasmanian Planning Commission Review Submission | 2020
- Major Projects Bill Submission | 2020
- Tas Chapter COVID-19 Member Survey – April Results | 2020
- Tasmanian Government Stimulus Suggestions | 2020
- Coordinator General | JobKeeper | 2020
- Coordinator General | Impacts of COVID-19 on the Architecture Industry | 2020
- Board of Architects of Tasmania | APE | 2020
- The Treasury Buildings | 2020
- Minister for Planning | Statutory Timeframes | 2020
- Minister for Building & Construction | JobKeeper | 2020
- Premier of Tasmania | COVID-19 Industry Support | 2020
- Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 Amendment | Institute Representation | 2019
- Draft Waste Action Plan | Institute Response | 2019
- Discussion Paper: Statutory Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975 | Institute Response | 2019
- Minister for Planning | Huntingfield Land Rezoning | 2019
- Department of Treasury and Finance | Changes to the Consultants Prequalification Scheme | 2019
- Draft Building Services Providers Licencing Determination | Institute Response | 2019
- Central Coast Council Letter regarding Ulverstone Cultural Precinct | 2018
- Draft Protection Work Determination and Guidelines | 2018
- Institute of Architects | 2018 Election
- Forestry Building Rep Heritage | 2018
- LUPAA Major Projects Second Phase Submission | 2018
- Director’s Specified List | 2017
- Building and Demolition Work Categories | 2016
- Review of Government’s Procurement Practices for the Engagement of Consultants | 2015.
VICTORIA
Plan for Victoria: Joint submission from an alliance of built environment institutes 2024
Plan for Victoria: Australian Institute of Architects Submission 2024
- Density Done Well – Design Led Housing Solutions May 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects and Association of Consulting Architects joint submission to the review of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 | Feb 2024
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to Dept of Transport and Planning – Modernising Bicycle and Car Parking Requirements discussion paper October 2023 | Dec 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Rental Affordability | July 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter 2023-24 Pre-budget Submission | April 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects letter to Victorian Planning Minister on the Building and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill | January 2023
- Australian Institute of Architects letter to Victorian Shadow Minister for Planning on the Building and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill | January 2023
- Letter to The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Inst_Cover_Ltr_to_Victorian_Assist_Treasurer_Minister_Reg_Reform_Danny_Pearson_Budget_Submission | March 2022
- Inst_Cover_Ltr_to_Victorian_ Treasurer and Minister_EcoDev_Tim_Pallas_Budget_Submission | March 2022
- Inst_Cover_Ltr_to_Victorian_ Planning_Minister_Wynne_Budget_Submission | March 2022
- Priorities for 2022 Victorian State Budget | March 2022
- Transcript of Institute representatives at hearing of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Apartment Design Standards February 16th 2022
- Presentation given at hearing of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Apartment Design Standards | Feb 2022
- Submission to DELWP consultation – Improving the Operation of ResCode | Dec 2021
- Submission to Victorian Parliament Inquiry on Apartment Design Standards | Nov 2021
- Submission on Melbourne’s Future Planning Framework Land Use Framework Plans | Oct 2021
- Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan – Built Environment Institute Response | Aug 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects response to Victoria’s Gas Substitution Roadmap | July 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission on Framework for Reform | May 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission Submission on Heritage Victoria Permit Application 33300 in relation to (former) Shell House, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne | April 2021.
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to DELWP on ESD Roadmap | Mar 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to Infrastructure Victoria on 30 year infrastructure strategy| Feb | 2021
- Submission in Response to Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Consultation Paper | Feb 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter) 2021-22 Victorian State Budget Priorities submission | January 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter) submission to the City of Melbourne Heritage Review | December 2020
- Response to VBA consultation on Remote Video Inspections of Buildings | Sep 2020
- Australian Institute of Architects and Engineers Australia Joint Letter to Minister Pakula | Sep 2020
- Build-to-Rent Can Help Provide More Quality Sustainable Housing 2018
- Fishermans Bend Framework and Planning Controls 2018
- Maintaining momentum: Victorian Pre-Election Platform 2018
- Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment C308 2018
- Submission to The Fishermans Bend Planning Review Panel 2017
- Central City Built Form Review 2016
- Managing Residential Development Zoning Reform Review 2016.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
- Feedback Form for WA Planning Manual – Local Planning Policies | December 2024
- Draft Local Government Design Review Panel Manual feedback submission | November 2024
- Letter to The Hon Sue Ellery MLC | Support for Cyclical Review of the NCC | October 2024
- DEMIRS_NCC 2025 Proposed State Variations response
- Institute Submission to Minister for Training and Workforce Development | 2024 Statutory Review of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (WA) | October 2024
- Institute Submission to DPLH | Draft State Design Review Panel Manual consultation | July 2024
- Institute Submission to Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy | May 2024
- Institute Submission to DPLH | The Future of Fremantle | January 2024
- Joint Letter to The Hon John Carey MLA | Medium Density Housing Codes Gazettal Deferral | August 2023
- Letter to The Hon Sue Ellery MLC | Letter of Support: Decision Regulatory Impact Statement Reforms | August 2023
- Institute Submission to DLPH | Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure | August 2023
- Letter to The Hon Sue Ellery MLC | Contracting and Procurement in the Design Sector | July 2023
- Institute Submission to DLPH Land Use Planning Policy Team | State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire and Guidelines | July 2023
- Institute Submission to DLPH Planning Reform – Use and Application of Discretion_March 2023
- Letter to The Hon Roger Cook MLA | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Bill Johnston MLA | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Open Letter to Minister Cook: Lifting Accessibility Standards for New Homes in NCC Update 2022
- Fremantle Harbours Masterplan Submission
- Joint Statement: Support Lifting Performance Standards for new homes in NCC update 2022
- Letter of Support: Diploma of Bushfire Protection Assessment
- Review of Structure and Operations of The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)
- Western Australia’s Comittment To Residential Energy Efficiency In The National Construction Code 2022
- Letter of Support For The Medium Density Code
- DAP Reform
- CoP Local Planning Strategy Submission
- DPLH Safer Places by Design Submission
- DMIRS BCR Recommendation 16 Response
- Local Government Act Reform
- Shaping WA’s Low-Carbon Future: Developing Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies to Transition the Economy to Net Zero (SERS)
- Institute Submission to Infrastructure Western Australia on Draft Infrastructure Strategy | Sept 2021
- DPLH Action Plan Refrom Stage 2
- RAIA & ACA Medium Density Submission
- Urban screening letter of support
- Heritage council letter – Windsor Theatre
- Heritage council letter – Post approval variances
- PII of Building Professionals
- City Strategy Session for Architects
- Insurance Market Impact on Building Surveyors
- Draft Swan Valley Planning Scheme
- State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes: Volume 1 (R-Codes)
- The Institute lobbies with AILA and Engineers Australia to enable graduates & under-graduates access to BCITF Funds
- Reforms to the approval process for commercial buildings 2020
- Stimulus Package – COVID-19 2020
- WA Submission Climate Issue Paper 2019
- Design WA Precincts 2019
- CoP Planning 2019
- Local Government Act 1995 Review 2019
- Infrastructure WA – Submission-Form 2018
- ANZAPAP Review 2017
- Form’s Public Campus Program 2016
- New WA Museum 2016
- Planning Matters 2016
- Development Assessment Panels 2016
- City of South Perth – Amendment 46 2016.
Submission Documents
Institute Submissions
Building Safety
- Letter to The Hon Chris Bowen MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to The Hon Ed Husic MP | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Letter to Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister | Higher energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code | October 2022
- Institute response to the ABCB Public Consultation Draft of the 2022 National Construction Code’s energy efficiency and condensation provisions | Oct 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to the Australian Building Codes Board Public Consultation Draft of the National Construction Code 2022 | July 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to the 2020 Review of the Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) | May 2021.
- Senate Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products 2017
Practice
- Australian Institute of Architects 2022 Federal Pre-budget Submission | January 2022
- Institute response to ABCB Consultation on Continuing Professional Development on the National Construction Code | Sept 2021
- Review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA), Submission to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia | March 2021
- Review of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA), Supplementary submission to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia – submission coordinated by the Institute’s First Nations Advisory Working Group (FNAWG) and Cultural Reference Panel | March 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Submission to DITRDC on NCPF | February 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects 2021 Federal pre-budget submission | January 2021.
- Institute letter to Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment | Oct 2020
- Response to AACA NSCA Issues Paper Aug 2020
- National Registration Framework response Aug 2020
- Matters Affecting Regional Australia Jun 2020
- Economic Stimulus 2020
- 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission Jan 2020
- Australian Consumer Law 2016
- Small Business 2015
- Mutual Recognition Schemes Study 2015.
Heritage
- Submission to the National Capital Authority consultations on the proposal for Blocks 3 and 5, Section 39 Campbell– Australian War Memorial Main Works
- National Capital Authority Approval Process: Block 3 Section 39 Campbell – Australian War Memorial Redevelopment Project (Anzac Hall)” 30 April 2021
COVID-19
- Australian Institute of Architects Covid19 Economic Stimulus Scorecard – Attachment 1 Table | Jan 2021
- Australian Institute of Architects Covid19 Economic Stimulus Scorecard | Jan 2021
- Institute proposal to DESE on graduate employment subsidy | Nov 2020
