Professionals make our economy strong and help build a better world for all of us. But while there’s billions of dollars being spent on infrastructure, technology and professional services there’s still enormous waste of public money and untold loss of opportunity because professional expertise is not being properly employed.

Governments need engineers, scientists and technologist in order to be informed purchasers. Being informed saves public money. More than just saving taxes, when technical professionals are more engaged in the decision-making process and can get on with the job of solving problems and being innovative, the outputs are higher quality, longer-lasting and safer, which benefits us all.

Professionals stand up for themselves, their colleagues and the community by having a stronger voice through Professionals Australia.

Register for Professionals Australia Rep training in 2017: Leadership in your profession.

Topics include

• Analysing and understanding industry trends
• Working with other professionals to improve respect and recognition at work
• Speaking out on issues of public and professional interest
• Developing power and professional influence in your industry