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Fair Work Commission Wage Decision 2025

3 June 2025

On Tuesday 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2025 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards by 3.5%. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

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IR Update 2025 – Know your employer obligations

15 May 2025

The ACA is delighted to present our annual Industrial Relations CPD webinar with Tom Earls, partner at Fair Work Lawyers. Join us on Wednesday 11 June to stay up to date on the employment landscape and what it means for you. Free for ACA members!

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ACA Short Form Architect Consultant Agreement

14 May 2025

The ACA has developed the Short Form Architect Consultant Agreement to facilitate a straightforward, uncomplicated legal engagement between an architectural practice (the Principal) and a consultant business or an independent contractor who is not an employee (the Consultant). Note the May 2025 update of the Agreement. Download the updated documents today!

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Qld City Architects Conversation

26 May 2025

ACA QLD/NT invites you to an engaging conversation with Queensland’s leading City Architects. Learn more about these important roles and their impact on shaping Queensland’s urban and regional environments.

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The Architects Award

9 January 2025

It’s critical that all architectural businesses understand their obligations under the Architects Award. The update of the Architects Award and other Awards relevant to architectural practice incorporate all changes up to and including 1 January 2025. Download today!

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Navigating the impact of the Kew collapse

5 May 2025

Williams Ross Architects has had a difficult few years, managing the impact of the Kew Recreation Centre collapse. Director Tammy Beck describes the ongoing challenges and lessons learned, from the value of strong relationships and professionalism in practice, to the benefits of remaining calm, open and positive.

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SydBuild Expo 2025

2 June 2025

ACA NSW/ACT Committee member David Springett recently joined a panel at the SydBuild Expo at ICC Darling Harbour, where the focus was on supporting and empowering the next generation of Australian architects. Here, David shares his reflections.

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CEO report – May 2025

7 May 2025

Angelina Pillai reflects on a very busy month of activity, from strategy and planning with the ACA National Executive Committee in Melbourne to connection and inspiration in Sydney.

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An overview of emerging AI workflows

15 May 2025

Join the ACA and UNSW lecturer Daniel Yu on Thursday 5 June for another CPD webinar in our joint AI series, this time exploring useful AI tools and emerging workflows for use in architecture practice.

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WA President’s comment – May 2025

8 May 2025

ACA WA President Kukame McPierzie introduces us to the Built Environment Reference Group (or BERG), a collegiate group of eight WA-based organisations working in the built environment. The group meets regularly to discuss their respective advocacy agendas and identify where they can work together on issues of mutual interest.

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ACA Architects’ Time/Cost Calculator – Version 4

14 May 2024

The new and improved Architects’ Time/Cost Calculator Guide (TCCG) helps businesses effectively manage their projects’ time and costs. The TCCG calculations provide a fundamental knowledge base for practices when developing fee proposals, based in the specifics of their practice. It assists practices of all sizes to assess the time and costs involved in providing an appropriate level of service for a wide range of building types.

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NSW low and mid-rise housing reform

26 May 2025

Join the ACA NSW/ACT on Wednesday 18 June for exclusive insights into the NSW Government’s new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. Karl May will discuss the importance of designing housing that integrates seamlessly with its urban context while meeting growing demand.

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Brisbane BoSP – Sustainability in the residential sector

26 May 2025

Join the ACA QLD/NT for the next Business of Small Practice session on 19 June, where leading practitioners will reveal how they’re balancing sustainability requirements, regulatory compliance, and design excellence in today’s evolving residential sector.

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National Reconcilation Action Week 2025

19 May 2025

National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June) invites us to strengthen our engagement with First Nations cultures and perspectives. This article provides advice on where to go and what to do during this significant week on our reconciliation journey.

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Melbourne BoSP – Business branding & positioning

28 May 2025

Come along to Welcome to Brunswick on 18 June for our next Melbourne Business of Small Practice (BoSP) event on Branding and Positioning for practices. Our speakers will explain the process behind branding and positioning and the benefits it can deliver for your practice. Book now!

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ACA WA Registration Prize 2025

15 April 2025

ACA WA continues its tradition of awarding the Registration Prize, granting $1,000 to two professionals who excel in the Architectural Practice Exam. This year's recipients, Stephanie Hanlon and Irene Chan, were honoured at a recent ceremony where ACA WA Committee Member Kahla Murphy and Rondo's Kaylee Hyland presented the certificates.

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VITAL: Questions of Resilience

5 May 2025

The Regional Architects Association (RAA) is offering ACA members a discount for its upcoming event, VITAL: Questions of Resilience, in Dungog Worimi/Gringai Country in the NSW Hunter Region. The main seminar day is on Friday 20 June with fringe events available on the Thursday and Saturday. 

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ACA Salary Calculator

2 September 2024

The ACA Salary Calculator provides practices with a clear methodology for determining appropriate award-compliant salaries. The calculator assists members to ensure they are operating legally and fairly, and helps practices to develop properly informed plans for their business. The Salary Calculator uses the current 2024–2025 award rates. Access today!

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