Advocacy

One of the most important roles the RAIC performs on behalf of its members is to act as the unified voice for the profession on a national level.

RAIC is active in lobbying the Federal Government on numerous issues such as a fair and transparent system for selecting and contracting architects; the protection of intellectual property rights for architects; and efforts to require that all those with training in architecture within the public service be licensed or registered.

The RAIC regularly advocates for a quality built-environment within cities and their intensification and the need for more and better infrastructure (such as learning institutions, health care and community facilities) through presentations, communiqués and written briefs to government and other leaders.

Part of this commitment is focussed on establishing a Model Architecture Policy through a consultative process with all stakeholders in the design and construction industry.