Advocacy remains a major focus for the ACA. Our national working group meets regularly to discuss tactics for addressing the ...

In his mid-year report, ACA QLD/NT Branch President Brett Hudson identified three major forces shaping practice across Queensland: tightening pipelines, growing contractual and financial risk, and the ...

In 2025, the ACA celebrates a significant milestone – 40 years since our inaugural meeting established a national voice for ...

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s hard not to feel proud of what this year has meant for the ACA. Celebrating 40 years since our inaugural meeting is more than a milestone. It’s a reminder of why we ...

The ACA met with the Hon. John Carey MLA, Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure, regarding unnecessary barriers to housing delivery in Western Australia. He has ...

The ACA Industry Discussion Paper on Procuring Architectural Services aims to provoke conversation and thought about the role procurement plays in the development of our cities and communities.

The SA 2016-17 Budget features a major stimulus package for the construction industry, with $500 million allocated to upgrade school facilities. This is an opportunity for architects to show ...

Construction productivity growth has been weak over the past three decades compared to the broader economy. The industry faces significant pressure from rising input costs, increasing insolvencies, ...

A recent decision of the Federal Court has unsettled longstanding employer practices in relation to two key areas: the capacity for set-off clauses to cover award entitlements for salaried employees; ...

The Victorian government introduced legislation into Parliament in June 2025 to amend the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Significant changes have been proposed, which will affect contract rules ...

We are pleased to share the ACA’s new membership brochure, a colourful, easy-to-read booklet that outlines the many ways the ACA supports and advocates for Australian architecture practices. It ...

This user guide is a companion to the ACA Employment Agreement Templates, offering advice on how to best use these templates within practice. Topics include pay rates, allowances, amending Schedule A, ...