Legislation has been enacted in each state and territory to protect the title ' architect A person who is registered with the relevant Architects Registration Board (or equivalent) in their state or territory. View full glossary ' and to provide a framework for practicing architects. To practice in a particular place an architect must be registered in the relevant state or territory. This is of particular importance as the requirements for registration vary from one state or territory to another. Each jurisdiction has its own Architects Act and Architects Regulations. Codes of Conduct (or Codes of Practice) have been adopted in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria (refer to your relevant Board). For current Regulations in each jurisdiction, please refer to the respective online legislation databases. For Architects Acts and registration information, refer to the relevant state or territory links provided below.
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory Architects Act
Registration in the Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
New South Wales Architects Act
Registration in New South Wales
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Architects Act
Registration in Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
South Australia Architectural Practice Act
Registration in South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Victorian Architects Act
(Click the tab: Victorian Law Today, select 'Acts' and scroll in the alpha list under 'A').
Western Australia
Western Australia Architects Act
Registration in Western Australia
Further reading
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA): Regulation of the architectural profession - A summary of Australian state and territory legislation
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