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Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on the proposed CPA Australia Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of New South Wales invites comments and submissions on the proposed CPA Australia Professional Standards Scheme.
Expressions of Interest – Appointment to ACT Professional Standards Council
Expressions of Interest are sought for the position of an ACT-nominated member on the Professional Standards Councils.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on the proposed Western Australian Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of Western Australia invites comments and submissions on the proposed Western Australian Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on the proposed Victorian Bar Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of Victoria invites comments and submissions on the proposed Victorian Bar Professional Standards Scheme.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on the proposed Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of New South Wales invites comments and submissions on the proposed Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Professional Standards Scheme
Professional Standards Councils’ release 2023-24 Annual Report
The Professional Standards Councils have published their combined 2023-24 Annual Report. The annual report is a consolidated volume of the Councils’ achievements and performance over the past financial year.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on the proposed New South Wales Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils invite comments and submissions on the proposed New South Wales Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme.
Now available - Industry Report on Constructing Building Integrity: Raising Standards Through Professionalism
The Industry Report for the Australian Research Council Linkage Project on Constructing Building Integrity: Raising standards through professionalism has been released.
Professional Standards Councils Foresight Forum: Horizon Scan to 2030
Two Foresight Forums held in July 2024 engaged association leaders and experts on the key challenges and opportunities over the horizon to 2030 for professions and professional standards regulators.
Professional Standards Councils CEO announces retirement
The CEO of the Professional Standards Councils, Ms Roxane Marcelle-Shaw, has notified the Councils of her retirement.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on two professional standards schemes
The Professional Standards Councils invite comments and submissions on the proposed Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme and Australian Computer Society Professional Standards Scheme.
Constructing Building Integrity - An Industry Report on Research
The Professional Standards Councils were pleased to host a research engagement event to assist in finalisation of an Industry Report for the Australian Research Council Linkage Project on Constructing Building Integrity: Raising standards through professionalism.
Annual reporting recognition: 2024 Australasian Annual Reporting Awards
The Professional Standards Councils have been recognised in the 2024 Australasian Annual Reporting Awards.
Appointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise of two appointments to the Professional Standards Councils.
New resource published: Guidance Note on mutual recognition
The Professional Standards Councils have published a new Guidance Note on mutual recognition of multi-jurisdiction professional standards schemes.
Appointment to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise of the appointment of Mr Ross Springolo to the Professional Standards Councils.
Appointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that Ministers have made new appointments to the Professional Standards Councils.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on two professional standards schemes.
The Professional Standards Councils invite comments and submissions on the proposed Law Society of Western Australia Professional Standards Scheme and Bar Association of Queensland Professional Standards Scheme.
Law Society of New South Wales and Australian Computer Society professional standards schemes extended
Ministers extend the Law Society of New South Wales and Australian Computer Society professional standards schemes to operate for an additional year.
Professional Standards Councils’ release 2022/23 Annual Report
The Professional Standards Councils have published their combined 2022/23 Annual Report. The annual report is a consolidated volume of the Councils’ achievements and performance over the past financial year.
Professional Standards Forum on ‘Managing compliance – tips, tools and techniques’
A Professional Standards Forum was held on 19 October 2023, providing practical strategies for strengthening association compliance systems.
Celebrating World Standards Day
World Standards Day, celebrated on 14 October each year, aims to raise awareness of the importance of standardisation.
Last chance to register for the October Professional Standards Forum
There is still time to reserve your place at the Professional Standards Forum, to be held in Sydney on 19 October 2023 from 9.00am to 1.30pm DST.
Register now for the Professional Standards Forum on 19 October 2023
Bookings are now open for the upcoming Professional Standards Forum on ‘Managing compliance - tips, tools and techniques'
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, Thursday 19 October 2023
Save the date for our in-person Professional Standards Forum, to be held on Thursday 19 October 2023 with a focus on ‘Managing scheme compliance – tips, tools and techniques’.
New appointment to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise Ms Elizabeth Shearer has been appointed to the Professional Standards Councils.
Resources from the Professional Standards Forum on ‘Fit-for-purpose regulation: lessons from reviews’.
The recent Professional Standards Forum is now available as a video recording together with slides presented by speakers and resources discussed.
Meet the presenters for the Forum on 30 March
The next Professional Standards Councils’ Forum is coming up on 30 March 2023, with registrations open to join the conversation on the theme of ‘Fit for purpose regulation: lessons from reviews’.
Professional Standards Authority joins Standards Australia
The Professional Standards Authority is now a member of Standards Australia, the country’s leading independent standards organisation.
Register now for the Professional Standards Forum on 30 March
Bookings are now open for the upcoming Professional Standards Forum on ‘Fit for purpose regulation: lessons from reviews’
Professional Standards Forum on ‘Fit for purpose regulation: lessons from reviews’
Save the date for the online Professional Standards Forum, to be held on 30 March 2023, with a focus on learning from reviews to build fit-for-purpose regulatory systems and foster continuous improvement practices.
2021/22 Annual Report Highlights
An interactive microsite has been published highlighting the work of the Professional Standards Councils and professional associations over the past 12 months.
Congratulations to the Law Society of South Australia, South Australian Bar Association and Law Institute of Victoria on their new schemes
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the Law Society of South Australia South Australian Bar Association and Law Institute of Victoria on their schemes
Resources from the Professional Standards Forum on innovation in complaints systems
The recent Professional Standards Forum is now available as a video recording together with slides presented by speakers and resources discussed.
Association Codes of Ethics
On #GlobalEthicsDay, a new four-part series has been published by the Professional Standards Councils to assist occupational associations with developing, implementing, and revising association Codes of Ethics.
Professional Standards Councils’ release 2021/22 Annual Report
The Professional Standards Councils have published their combined 2021/22 Annual Report. The annual report is a consolidated volume of the Councils’ achievements and performance over the past financial year.
Now available: Professional Standards Councils’ PII Roundtable Summary Report
A summary report outlining key themes and actions from the Professional Standards Councils’ Roundtable on professional standards schemes and professional indemnity insurance has been published.
Register now for the Professional Standards October Forum: Innovation in complaints systems
Bookings are now open for the Professional Standards October Forum, to be held in Sydney and online on Thursday, 20 October 2022 from 9:30am to 1:30pm DST.
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, 20 October 2022
Save the date for our hybrid Professional Standards Forum, to be held on 20 October 2022 with a focus on innovation in complaints systems.
Queensland Law Society congratulated on their new scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the Queensland Law Society on their third professional standards scheme.
Launch of Strategy 2025
In Strategy 2025, the Professional Standards Councils present our plan and priorities for the next three years as we lead the national system of professional standards regulation.
Public consultation: Annual Professional Standards Report Template and Guidance.
The Professional Standards Councils have released a revised draft Annual Professional Standards Report Template and Guidance for public consultation.
The Councils new Scheme Application Framework is now live!
The Professional Standards Councils’ new Scheme Application Framework has concluded its pilot phase, incorporating improvements and feedback co-designed with occupational associations.
New resource published: Guidance note on Fees payable and Assurance reporting
The Professional Standards Councils have published a new Guidance note on Fees payable and Assurance reporting which is now available in the Resource Centre.
Professional Standards Forum resources: Responding to risk – insurance and improvement strategies
The video recording of the panel session, presentation slides and other resources are now available for download.
Institute of Public Accountants and the Australian Property Institute Valuers congratulated on their new schemes
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the Institute of Public Accountants and the Australian Property Institute Valuers on their third professional standards schemes.
Examining the benefits of professional standards schemes
The Professional Standards Councils commissioned Taylor Fry to examine and evidence the benefits delivered by professional standards schemes – effects on professional indemnity insurance and consumer complaints and claims.
New guidance note published: Use of Data Sources for professional standards schemes under professional standards legislation
A new guidance note titled: "Use of Data Sources for professional standards schemes under professional standards legislation" has been added to the Scheme Associations Resource Centre.
Meet the presenters for the Forum on 7 April
A fourth speaker has been added to the lineup for the next Professional Standards Councils’ Forum. The Forum will be held online on 7 April 2022 on the theme ‘Responding to risk – insurance and improvement strategies’.
Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 15 each year, aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs. Professional standards schemes help improve professional standards to help protect consumers.
Register for the Professional Standards April Forum: Responding to risk – insurance and improvement strategies
Bookings are now open for the Professional Standards April Forum, to be held online on Thursday, 7 April 2022 from 9:30am to 1:15pm AEST.
The Forum will explore the theme ‘Responding to risk – insurance and improvement strategies’ and will feature a panel of distinguished speakers and a practical workshop on insurance and improvement strategies to assist associations to bring a focus to reducing risk and enhancing consumer protection.
Rapid evidence review on sexual harassment: a potential cause of consumer harm in the legal profession
The Professional Standards Councils commissioned a rapid evidence review on sexual harassment in the legal profession which is now available in the Research Library.
New Framework on Acquiring, curating, and publishing material in the Research Library
The Professional Standards Councils have approved a new Framework on Acquiring, curating, and publishing material in the Research Library. This Framework details the Professional Standards Councils’ process for publishing and reviewing material in the Research Library hosted on the Councils’ website.
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, 7 April 2022
Save the date for our next Professional Standards Forum, to be streamed online on 7 April 2022 with a focus on responding to risk – insurance and improvement strategies.
Resources from the Professional Standards Forum on continuing professional development
The recent Professional Standards Forum is now available as a video recording, together with slides presented by speakers, and resource material discussed.
Media Release: Professional Standards Councils’ 2020-21 Annual Report Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of the Professional Standards Councils combined Annual Report 2020-21, which summarises our activities and performance over the last financial year.
Reappointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that Ministers have re-appointed four members of the Professional Standards Councils.
Program available for the Professional Standards Forum on continuing professional development in the regulation of professional standards
The program for the Professional Standards Forum on 14 October 2021 is now available, including an introduction to the panellists and workshop presenters.
Public notification – invitation for comments and submissions on two professional standards schemes
The Professional Standards Councils invite comments and submissions on the proposed The Queensland Law Society Professional Standards Scheme and The Law Society of South Australia Professional Standards Scheme.
Professional Standards Councils and Tax Practitioners Board sign landmark memorandum
The Professional Standards Councils (the ‘Councils’) and the Tax Practitioners Board (Board) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Media Release: Australia’s unique approach to professionalism turns 21
A new book, 21 years of regulatory innovation through professional standards, marks the 21st anniversary of professional standards legislation in Australia and celebrates the outstanding contribution it has made to society.
Professional Standards Councils join Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum
The Professional Standards Councils are pleased to contribute to the work of the Tax Practitioners Board's Tax Practitioner Governance and Standards Forum.
New scheme application framework enters pilot phase
The Professional Standards Councils have launched a new Scheme Application Framework for pilot and feedback.
UK Legal Services Board shares consumer-focused regulation strategy
The Professional Standards Councils are pleased to share a presentation by the UK Legal Services Board on practices to enhance consumer-focused regulation.
Save the date: Professional Standards Forum, 14 October 2021
Save the date for our next Professional Standards Forum on 14 October 2021 with a focus on regulating competence - continuing professional development programs and beyond.
Congratulations to Strata Community Association (NSW) on their first scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates Strata Community Association (NSW) on their first professional standards scheme.
Congratulations to the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors on their first scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors on the approval of their first professional standards scheme.
Comments are invited for the proposed Institute of Public Accountants Professional Standards Scheme
The Councils are now inviting comments and submissions on the proposed Institute of Public Accountants Professional Standards Scheme.
Resources from the Professional Standards Forum on trust and confidence
The recent Professional Standards Forum is now available as a video recording together with slides presented by speakers and resources discussed.
Meet the speakers for the Forum on 15 April 2021
A panel of regulatory, academic and association experts will speak at the next Professional Standards Forum on the theme ‘Trust and confidence: responding to community expectations’.
Program available for the Professional Standards Forum on trust and confidence
The program for the Professional Standards Forum on 15 April 2021 is now available, including an introduction to the panellists and workshop presenters.
Registrations open - Professional Standards Forum
The next Professional Standards Councils Forum will be held online on 15 April 2021, addressing the theme 'Trust and confidence: responding to community expectations'.
Comments are invited for the proposed Strata Community Association (NSW) Limited Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting comments and submissions on the proposed Strata Community Association (NSW) Limited Professional Standards Scheme.
Comments are invited for the proposed The Australian Property Institute Valuers Limited Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting comments and submissions on the proposed The Australian Property Institute Valuers Limited Professional Standards Scheme.
Comments are invited for the proposed Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting comments and submissions on the proposed Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Professional Standards Scheme.
Professional Standards Authority farewells Summer Law Clerks
The Professional Standards Authority thanks Summer Law Clerks for their contributions towards the work of the Professional Standards Councils.
Extension of RICS Valuers Limited and Institute of Public Accountants professional standards schemes
Ministers extend the RICS Valuers Limited and the Institute of Public Accountants professional standards schemes to operate for an additional year.
We are moving into the testing phases of the redesigned Scheme Application Framework
The scheme application redesign project has been extended to incorporate feedback and allow for two phases of testing with current associations.
New Framework for Developing, Reviewing and Retiring Regulatory Guidance
The Professional Standards Councils have released a new Framework for Developing, Reviewing and Retiring Regulatory Guidance.
New South Wales and Western Australian Bar Associations Congratulated on Their New Schemes
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the NSW Bar Association on their fourth Professional Standards Scheme and the WA Bar Association on their second Scheme.
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, 15 April 2021
Save the date for our next Professional Standards Forum, to be held online on 15 April 2021 with a focus on community trust and confidence in professional standards regulation.
Office Closed Until 11 January 2021
The Professional Standards Authority wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. Our office will be closed from 5.00pm Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen 9.00am Monday 11 January 2021.
New Appointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that Ministers have made a number of new appointments to the Professional Standards Councils.
Professional Standards Authority Welcomes Summer Law Clerks
The Authority is delighted to welcome law students Inderpreet Kaur Singh and Lucy Roberts to work with us over summer.
2020 Professional Standards Forum: Putting the Consumer First in Ethics
Over 60 delegates from across Australia heard from an expert panel on the role of codes of ethics in delivering consumer-focused professional and occupational services. A video recording of the panel session and slides presented by speakers are available here.
Registrations open - Professional Standards Forum
Putting the Consumer First in Ethics: the role of a consumer ethics framework in delivering consumer focused professional and occupational services
Certificate presented to the Association of Consulting Surveyors National for its first scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the Association of Consulting Surveyors National on their new professional standards scheme.
We Have Completed the First Stage of the Scheme Modernisation Project
On 7 July 2020, the Scheme Application Redesign Project Steering Group approved the Discovery Stage Report and Design Plan.
New Annual Membership Assurance Report
The Professional Standards Councils have released a new Annual Membership Assurance Report to help simplify the fee calculation compliance reporting required of associations.
Constructing Building Integrity: Raising Standards
The Professional Standards Councils are pleased to join Griffith University as a major research partner for a project aimed at raising occupational standards and consumer protection in the building industry.
Associations maintain reporting under the Professional Standards Improvement Program through COVID-19
Regulated associations are commended for the timely and transparent submission of their annual reports.
Certificate presented to CPA Australia
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate CPA Australia on their professional standards scheme.
Professional Standards Councils statement about COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Below is a link to the full statement by the Professional Standards Councils in response to COVID-19, and measures affecting our regulatory services.
Postponement of the Professional Standards Councils' Forum
We regret to advise that the Councils’ Forum scheduled for Thursday 19 March, in Sydney, has been postponed until a date to be decided.
Comments are invited for the proposed Western Australia Bar Association Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting submissions and comments on the Western Australia Bar Association Scheme.
Program now available for the 2020 Professional Standards Forum on "Putting the Consumer First in Ethics"
Includes an overview of the panel session and workshop, as well as an introduction of the panellists.
The Authority's support on Operation Bushfire Assist
Following the call out from the Governor-General to all Australian Defence Force Reserves to help with 'Operation Bushfire Assist', Gabrielle Hendry from the Professional Standards Authority reported for duty.
Meet the panel for the next Professional Standards Forum
The Forum will feature a panel of distinguished speakers who will lead a discussion on the opportunities and challenges in successfully regulating for ethical values, principles and behaviours that are consumer focused.
Media Release: Professional Standards Councils’ 2019-20 Annual Report Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of the Professional Standards Councils Annual Report 2019-20, which summarises our activities and performance over the last financial year.
Registrations open: Professional Standards Forum on ‘Putting the Consumer First in Ethics’
The Forum will be delivered in Sydney on 19 March 2020 with the theme ‘Putting the Consumer First in Ethics: the role of a consumer ethics framework in delivering consumer focused professional and occupational services’.
Save the date: Professional Standards Forum, 19 March 2020
Save the date for our next Professional Standards Forum, to be held in Sydney on 19 March 2020 with a focus on ethical conduct and codes.
Certificate presented to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand on their professional standards scheme.
2019 Professional Standards Forum
The second Professional Standards Forum for 2019, held in Melbourne on 21 November, was hosted by the Professional Standards Authority Acting CEO, Mr John R Rappell. Over 40 delegates heard from an expert panel on the use of complaints data to understand consumer experiences and to drive improvements in the delivery of professional services.
PSA Welcomes Summer Law Clerks
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to welcome two law students - Elise Galati from Macquarie University and James Dunn from the University of NSW - to work with us over summer.
Media Release: Professional Standards Councils’ 2018-19 Annual Report Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of the Professional Standards Councils Annual Report 2018-19, which summarises our activities and performance over the last financial year.
Happy World Standards Day
This day celebrates the collaborative efforts of experts around the world and to raise awareness of the importance of voluntary standards in helping meet the needs of business, industry, government, and consumers worldwide.
Meet the panellists and facilitators for the Forum on 21 November 2019
The Professional Standards Council will be delivering its second Forum in Melbourne in November, on 'Complaints as a Risk Management Tool'.
Forum registrations open
Registrations are now open for the second Professional Standards Forum for occupational associations on how to get the best out of operating Professional Standards Schemes.
Certificate presented to the Law Society of Western Australia
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the Law Society of Western Australia on its second Professional Standards Scheme.
Comments are invited for the proposed NSW Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting comments and submissions on the proposed NSW Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme.
Professional Standards Councils welcome Building Ministers' Forum statement
Professional Standards Councils welcome inclusion of a pathway for professional standards schemes in options paper for the Building Ministers’ Forum
Councils approve Bar Association of Queensland's Scheme
Announcement of the Bar Association of Queensland's second five-year Scheme at of 1 July 2019.
NSW Government encourages professional standards schemes for certifiers
Industry occupational associations are encouraged to reduce risk and liability by raising professional standards.
Summer Clerkship Program 2019-2020
Applications are now open for the Professional Standards Authority's Summer Clerkship for 2019/2020.
Case Law Regarding Professional Standards Legislation
The Professional Standards Councils and the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office have cooperated to update the summary of cases where courts have considered the Professional Standards Legislation and the Professional Standards Schemes approved under that legislation.
Certificate presented to the South Australian Bar Association
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the South Australian Bar Association on its second Professional Standards Scheme, which will operate until 30 June 2022.
Associations improve reporting under the Professional Standards Improvement Program
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) is pleased that 100% of regulated associations have submitted their PSIP reports on time, with governing bodies playing an increasingly active role in the review and approval of this important regulatory activity.
Certificate presented to the Victorian Bar
Certificate presented to the Victorian Bar.
Comments are invited for the proposed CPA Professional Standards (Accountants) Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils are now inviting submissions and comments on the CPA Australia Professional Standarsd (Accountants) Scheme.
Associations welcome Forum on improving professional standards
Councils share leading practice in complaints data as a risk management tool.
Professional Standards Forum April 2019
Meet the Forum panellists and workshop facilitators.
Forum registrations open
Registrations are now open for the first Professional Standards Forumfor occupational associations on how to get the best out of operating Professional Standards Schemes.
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, 11 April 2019
Save the Date: Professional Standards Forum, 11 April 2019.
Certificate presented to Institute of Public Accountants
Certificate presented to the Institute of Public Accountants.
Comments are invited for the proposed Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Professional Standards Scheme and a proposed amendment of The Australian Property Institute Valuers Limited Scheme
Comments are invited for the proposed CAANZ Professional Standards Scheme, and a proposed amendment of The APIV Limited Scheme.
PSA farewells summer law clerks
PSA farewells summer law clerks.
Certificate presented to ACS
Certificate presented to ACS for a new Professional Standards Scheme.
Australia Day Honours for Former PSC Chair
The Professional Standards Councils are delighted to congratulate Mr Brian Rayment QC on being recognised in the 2019 Australia Day honours list.
Appointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that Ministers have made a number of re-appointments to the Professional Standards Councils.
Comments invited for Law Society of WA and Victorian Bar Professional Standards Schemes
The Professional Standards Councils of Western Australia and Victoria are inviting comments and submissions concerning two new schemes.
Professional Standards Councils Launch Research Library
The Research Library features more than 40 articles providing pathways and structures for the professionalisation of occupations.
Coming Soon: Online Research Library on Modern Professionalism
The Professional Standards Councils will soon be launching a Research Library on modern professionalism providing pathways and structures for the professionalisation of occupations
Comment on proposed Bar Association of Queensland Professional Standards Scheme
Comments and submissions are now open for the proposed Bar Association of Queensland Professional Standards Scheme.
Comment on proposed Australian Computer Society Professional Standard Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of New South Wales is inviting comments and submissions concerning a new professional standards scheme proposed by the Australian Computer Society.
Professional Standards Councils publish strategic direction and goals
The Professional Standards Councils have today published their three-year strategic intent and goals.
Appointments to the Professional Standards Councils
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that Ministers have made a number of appointments and reappointments to the Professional Standards Councils.
PSA Summer Clerkship Program 2018-2019
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) is pleased to participate in the annual Summer Clerkship Program of the NSW Law Society.
Comment on proposed Institute of Public Accountants Ltd Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Council of Victoria is inviting comments and submissions concerning a new professional standards scheme proposed by the Institute of Public Accountants.
Comment on proposed Law Society of New South Wales Professional Standards Scheme
Updated June 2018: The period for comment and public submission has now closed.
The Professional Standards Council of New South Wales is inviting comments and submissions concerning a new professional standards scheme proposed by the Law Society of New South Wales.
New appointment for Queensland Council
The Professional Standards Authority is pleased to advise that the Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has appointed Ms Elizabeth Shearer to the Queensland Professional Standards Council.
Associations report on time: Professional Standards Improvement Program
Annual Professional Standards Improvement Program (PSIP) reporting by regulated associations closed on 31 March 2018.
Expiration of the CIRCEA Scheme
The CIRCEA Scheme which operated under the Professional Standards Act 1994 (NSW) expired naturally on 28 February 2018.
Certificate presented to CPA Australia in recognition of their new Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils recognises the approval of CPA Australia Ltd's Professional Standards Scheme and presents a certificate to CPA Australia's President and Chair, Peter Wilson.
Expiration of the ATMA Scheme
The ATMA Scheme which operated under the Professional Standards Act 2003 (Vic) expired naturally on 31 December 2017.
Councils approve CPA Australia Ltd Professional Standards (Accountants) Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils have approved the CPA Australia Ltd Professional Standards (Accountants) Scheme for a 2-year period.
New CEO and Executive Director
Roxane Marcelle-Shaw newly appointed as the Executive Director of the Professional Standards Authority and CEO of the Professional Standards Councils.
Exciting news for the Professional Standards Councils and the Professional Standards Authority
Ms Roxane Marcelle-Shaw will be joining the Professional Standards Authority as the new Executive Director on 27 November 2017.
Certificate to ACS in recognition for their Professional Standards Scheme extension
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the Australian Computer Society (ACS) on the extension of their Professional Standards Scheme for an additional year by the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, the Hon Matt Kean.
Changes at the PSC and PSA
Dr Deen Sanders OAM, will be leaving the Professional Standards Councils and the Professional Standards Authority to head up the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited (FASEA). John Rappell, Director of Professional Schemes, will be the Executive Director in the interim, and business will continue as normal.
Certificate presented to LSSA for a new Professional Standards Scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates The Law Society of South Australia on the approval of their new Professional Standards Scheme. The new scheme was approved by the Councils on 16 December 2016 and came into effect on 1 July 2017.
Update on CPA's Professional Standards Scheme
On the 7th of October 2017, the current CPA Australia Professional Standards Scheme, which operates in all mainland jurisdictions, will expire.
LIV receives PSS certificate
The Councils congratulates the Law Institute of Victoria on the approval of their new Professional Standards Scheme.
CPA's Professional Standards Scheme
The current CPA Professional Standards Scheme, which operates in all mainland jurisdictions, will expire naturally, after four years on 7 October 2017. The scheme participants include 7029 members who have a CPA Public Practice Certificate.
CPA's proposed scheme open for public consultation
The Professional Standards Councils have decided to publish the Professional Standards Scheme proposed by CPA Australia Ltd, and invite the public to make comments and submissions on the proposed Scheme.
Research in professionalism
As part of a major ARC Linkage project led by UNSW about professions, professional obligation and regulation in the 21st century, a series of research articles have been featured in the UNSW Law Journal, Vol 40 No.1: Contemporary Professionalism in Practice.
Certificates presented to associations with new Professional Standards Schemes
Queensland Law Society, Law Institute of Victoria, Australian Property Institute Valuers Limited and RICS Valuers Ltd recognised as a profession with the approval of Professional Standards Schemes.
Professionalism conference: The Global Professional Firm and Employed Professionals
UNSW and Allens host a conference on the future of professional practice in the world of the global professional firm & the employed professionals who work in their transnational practices.
CEO speaks at SMSF Association’s annual conference
CEO, Dr Deen Sanders, speaks at the SMSF Association's annual conference on the Education and Professional Standards in the Financial Services industry.
Dr Deen Sanders speaks on regulatory best practice at LIV's Conference of Council 2017
Dr Deen Sanders, speaks at the Law Institute of Victoria Conference of Council 2017 on Regulation of the Legal Profession: Regulatory best practice session with expert panielists.
Media Release: Australia’s unique approach to professionalism turns 21
A new book, 21 years of regulatory innovation through professional standards, marks the 21st anniversary of professional standards legislation in Australia and celebrates the outstanding contribution it has made to society.
A positive change in the Tasmanian statute for all professions and jurisdictions
On Tuesday 13th September 2016, the Professional Standards Amendment Bill 2016 was tabled in the Tasmanian parliament. The Bill addresses two long term barriers...
CA ANZ Thought Leadership Forum
The Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Councils, Dr Deen Sanders, recently spoke at CA ANZ’s annual Thought Leadership Forum at RMIT Melbourne.
Modern Professional Practice and its Future
UNSW are hosting a one-day conference exploring the future of professional practice in the 21st century. Come and engage with the latest research, hear industry perspectives on practical implementation, and participate in discussions.
21 years of regulatory innovation through professional standards
The Professional Standards Councils has just released a new book, 21 years of regulatory innovation through professional standards, marking the 21st anniversary of professional standards legislation in Australia.
Dr Deen Sanders, returning speaker at Global Integrity Summit
The Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Councils, Dr Deen Sanders, spoke at the Global Integrity Summit in Brisbane on Wednesday 14 October. This was the second time Dr Sanders was invited to speak.
Professional Standards Councils hosts UNSW round table
The Professional Standards Councils hosted a round table discussion led by UNSW on professionalism in the 21st century at its head office in Sydney on Thursday 6 August.
Research Grant awarded to KCA
We are pleased to announce the first recipient of our 2014 Research Grants, which funds study into improving and advancing professional standards in Australia.
PSC responds to Commonwealth Government consultation paper
The Commonwealth Government has released a consultation paper and are calling for submissions on ways to lift the professional standards of financial advisers. PSC responded.
CEO to speak on consumer directed aged care regulation
Dr Deen Sanders will speak at the Consumer Directed Aged Care Regulatory and Compliance Readiness Summit 2015 on Wednesday 25 February.
CEO joins the Faculty of the Clients and Firms of the Future Forum
CEO invited to join a distinguished faculty for the Clients and Firms of the Future Forum on Wednesday 11 March.
PSC responds to Section 27(c) of Tas Act
The Professional Standards Councils has provided a submission and response to the review of Section 27(c) of the Professional Standards Act 2005.
Victorian Bar introduces new accreditation scheme
The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the Victorian Bar on the launch of Australia’s first accreditation scheme for criminal barristers, the Indictable Crimes Certificate (ICC).
Congratulations to QLS on its Professional Standard Grant project
The Professional Standards Councils congratulates the Queensland Law Society (QLS) on the successful completion of its Professional Standards Grant project, Practice Health Check.
Dr Deen Sanders to present at AuSAE Leadership Symposium
The Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Councils, Dr Deen Sanders, will be speaking at the Australasian Society of Association Executives’ Annual AuSAE Leadership Symposium in Sydney on Monday 13 October.
Latest annual report now available
We are pleased to announce the release of the Professional Standards Councils Annual Report 2013-14, which summarises our activities and performance over the last financial year.
Dr Deen Sanders to speak at Global Integrity Summit
The Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Councils, Dr Deen Sanders, will be speaking at the Global Integrity Summit in Griffith University, Brisbane, on Tuesday 9 September.
Dr Deen Sanders to give keynote at AFAC14
The Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Councils, Dr Deen Sanders, will be making one of the keynote speeches at AFAC14 in Wellington, New Zealand, on Thursday 4 September.
New Professional Standards Schemes approved
We congratulate the Western Australian Bar Association (WABA), Law Society of Western Australia and the Victorian Bar Association on the approval of their new Professional Standards Schemes.
“The decision to award a Professional Standards Scheme is our recognition of these associations’ capacity and commitment to be an effective self-regulatory organisation, dedicated to improving the professional standards of their memberships,” said our CEO, Dr Deen Sanders.