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    No question about this. The ARBV has been a zombie since 1998. Mr Guy is now just going to finish it off.

    Check out these links to the Productivity Commission

    http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/architects

    http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/architects/docs/transcripts/melbourne000622

    The former link is to the Productivity Review of Legislation Regulating the Architectural Profession.

    The latter to the transcripts of the 22 June 2000 Melbourne hearing. Have a look at what the RAIA said via Michael Peck, Ian McDougall and Ed Haysom on pp613-663. I like my own contribution on pp675-686 of the transcrip more.
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    "COLLAPSE
    There’s an enormous tension between the ostensible health of architecture and
    the actual erosion of its importance. On the one hand, there is this triumphant
    atmosphere, an incredible amount of publications, incredible amount of
    programs, incredible amount of attention and celebrity, but on the other hand,
    an enormous dearth of things of real quality. We may live at the moment. That
    contradiction is becoming too blatant to cover with this aura of triumph.
    I sense that the moment is near when it will collapse under its own weight and
    that will be in itself a very healthy moment because it will allow people to be
    anonymous again, to do their own research, to not have this kind of perpetual
    nervousness." p182 Koolhaas, Rem. S,M,L,XL. New edition published throughout the world(except the North American continent)in 1997 by Beneddikt Taschen Verlag GmbH Hohenzollering 53 , D-50672 Koln Germany

    It seems to me that Rem K was on the money here. Architects don't become architects by obtaining registration or tertiary qualifications. They become architects by producing architecture.
    David White
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    The demolition beam is being manoeuvred into position.

    Here is an excerpt from the second reading speech of the Building and Planning Legislation Amendment (Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2013 in relation to amendment of the Architects Act:

    "Amendments to the Architects Act 1991

    The government has already announced its intention for the Victorian Building Authority to be the single integrated regulator for builders, plumbers and architects. Further reforms to be brought to this Parliament will complete the government's proposal for implementing this reform.

    This bill starts the process of integration by aligning the functions of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria with the Victorian Building Authority.

    It introduces a level of accountability to the minister that has until now been absent. The Architects Registration Board of Victoria will be required to advise the Minister for Planning on the carrying out of its functions under the Architects Act 1991 and any other matter that the minister requests.

    The bill also puts in place simplified regulation-making powers, in line with those in the Building Act and in other legislation. Regulations will now be made by the Governor in Council rather than the Architects Registration Board. This should also assist in streamlining the administrative processes for the making of amendment regulations as the entire board will no longer be required to approve regulations. It also provides government with greater oversight of any proposed amendments. " pp 40,41 Daily Hansard 8 May 2013

    In short, as proposed, amendments to the Architects Regulations can now be made by the Minister for Planning without a requirement for Board approval.

    Wonder what Mr Guy has in mind for us?

    Debate of the matter has been deferred until the 22nd May. If you have any concerns why not get onto your local MP.

    .............and remember, hold on to your towel.
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    Any idea who the "Governor in Council" is? I assume that's Matthew Guy too. Looks like the ARBV is becoming a sort of referral mechanism back to the minister. Scary.
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    Here's how it works: http://www.governor.vic.gov.au/victorias-governor/government-in-australia

    Interestingly the Governor in Council's responsibilities do include "-deciding planning appeals called in by the Minister". So the answer to Peter's question appears to be yes.

    The ARBV's days as a quango, with all the implied benefits to the profession, if you are so inclined, are numbered. The ARBV will become a statutory body responsible to the government of the day for the administration and enforcement of consumer protection law in relation to architects.

    Expect compulsory professional development, the Vogon poetry of our age.

    (See p53. Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Pan Books, London and Sydney, 10th printing 1982 for an explanation of Vogon poetry.)

    If you require visual material there is an excellent YouTube clip titled "Vogon Poetry" which won't embed. In my view the original text is funnier though.

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