Surveying News
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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…