Surveying News
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Building a Stronger Future for Australia’s Surveying Profession
Accurate workforce data will play an important role in shaping the future of surveying across Australia. Accurate workforce data plays a vital role in shaping the future of surveying across Australia. As the country continues to invest in infrastructure, land development and the built environment, understanding the size, diversity and capabilities of the surveying profession…
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Learning from Real Developments: Boundary Errors and the Importance of Professional Diligence
Professional standards exist to protect the public, uphold confidence in the surveying profession and support practitioners in delivering accurate, reliable work. While the vast majority of surveyors perform their duties to a high standard, disciplinary decisions provide valuable learning opportunities for the profession. One recent case considered by a surveying registration board involved a registered…
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National Licensing Debate: What the Mutual Recognition Review Means for Surveyors
A long-running debate about how surveyors are licensed across Australian states and territories has reached a pivotal moment and the profession’s peak body is pushing back hard against a one-size-fits-all solution. Earlier this year, Surveyors Australia lodged a comprehensive submission to the National Competition Council (NCC) as part of its review of Australia’s Mutual Recognition…
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Australia’s Surveying Workforce Challenge: Why It Matters to Every Firm
Australia’s surveying profession is facing a challenge that many firms are already experiencing first hand: finding enough qualified people to meet growing demand. Surveyors play a critical role in delivering housing developments, infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, land administration and construction projects across the country. As Australia’s development pipeline continues to grow, so too does…
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NSW Surveyors: The July 2026 Digital Deadline Is Almost Here
A major compliance milestone is approaching for surveying firms in NSW, and time to prepare is running short. From 1 July 2026, plan administration sheets and Section 88B Instruments must be prepared as Digital Forms using the Online Form Builder in LRS Connect. Deposited plans will also require a digital plan file (LandXML) to be…