- Published:
- Thursday 8 March 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to introduce a mandatory registration scheme for engineers – giving Victorian engineers an edge.
The new scheme will ensure highly-qualified and experienced engineers develop and oversee the State’s most important projects – including the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel and the Level Crossing Removal Project.
It will bolster the Labor Government’s focus on infrastructure, which includes the establishment of Infrastructure Victoria and Office of Projects Victoria, the appointment of the Chief Engineer and the biggest infrastructure pipeline in the state’s history.
Despite the complex nature of engineering work and the pivotal role engineers play in ensuring public safety, many engineers are not currently required to hold a formal registration or a licence as lawyers, doctors, nurses, architects and teachers are.
The registration scheme will give Victorian engineers an edge when they are competing in the global marketplace by complying with internationally-recognised professional benchmarks.
The Government will continue to work closely with the engineering industry, in a co-regulatory arrangement, to successfully implement the scheme, with an extensive transition period to ensure there is no disruption to engineers or businesses.
Quotes attributable to Treasurer Tim Pallas
“This scheme will give Victorians greater confidence in local engineering services, knowing they comply with well-established industry benchmarks.”
“We’re boosting standards in our engineering industry so we can continue to build the infrastructure projects Victorians need, create jobs and boost our economy.”
Quotes attributable to Parliamentary Secretary Daniel Mulino
“The most highly-qualified engineers building the best and biggest projects in the State is a win for all Victorians.”
“The Andrews Labor Government ensuring the biggest infrastructure pipeline in the State’s history is supported by highly qualified, registered professionals.”