We are sharing some exciting news that will build the strength and depth of AuSAE.

Since 1971, the Australian Council of Professions has been the unifying alliance of Professional Associations that represents close to 1 million Australian professionals including engineers, healthcare and computing professionals, veterinarians and accountants.

The Board and leadership of ACoP and AuSAE have recognised that, given our close alignment of goals, our capacity to serve our membership, much of which already overlaps, together is far greater.

As a result, ACoP is putting to their membership a plan to partner with us and become a dedicated chapter within AuSAE. This transition presents a unique opportunity to renew ACoP’s mission of advancing the standing of professions and promoting professionalism across Australia, while also growing AuSAE’s own offering, scale and relevance.

This transformation will enable ACoP to continue its legacy built over more than 50 years, while ensuring greater sustainability, relevance, and impact for both organisations.

ACoP membership will in the future be in addition to AuSAE organisational or individual membership.

ACoP members will soon receive a notice for a special general meeting and a special resolution to wind up the ACoP entity. This will include a vote to allow them to distribute surplus assets to AuSAE to enable the new Council of Professions chapter.

The planned official launch of the new AuSAE Council of Professions (ACoP) chapter will occur at ACE 2025 on 10 September 2025 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.