Yes. While not all states currently regulate engineers through a formal registration scheme, some states and territories do have mandatory insurance requirements for engineers operating under specific legislation or licensing systems. 

The key state-based requirements include: 

• Queensland: Engineers must be registered with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) as an RPEQ. To be registered, you must hold appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance that complies with the requirements set by the Board. 

• Victoria: Engineers providing professional services in certain prescribed areas must be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) under the state’s Professional Engineers Registration Scheme. Holding Professional Indemnity Insurance is a condition of registration. 

• New South Wales: Some engineers are subject to the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, which includes mandatory registration and insurance requirements, particularly for engineers involved in building design or structural work on Class 2 buildings. 

Other states and territories have their own individual registration or insurance requirements for engineers, as seen below. 

While noting each state’s specific requirements, it is essential to recognise that clients and projects may still dictate the level of insurance coverage required.

Our team can help you understand the requirements relevant to your location and field of engineering. Please get in touch with us with any questions you may have.