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08/06/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:

📖 National Azimuth 2026 Out Now
The June 2026 national edition of Azimuth is now available, showcasing projects, insights and stories from across Australia, from Sydney’s new Fish Market to remote surveying work in Queensland.
🔄 ISNSW Membership Renewals Underway
Membership renewal notices for the 2026-27 financial year are now being progressively issued. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed.
📋 Surveyor-General’s Deposited Plan Checklist Released
DCS Spatial Services has released an updated DP checklist, developed in consultation with industry and aligned with the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2024.
💻 NSW LRS Digital Forms Mandate and Fee Changes
With Digital Forms becoming mandatory from 1 July 2026 and regulated fees changing at the start of the new financial year, members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the available guidance, training resources and support.

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25/05/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:

🎉 ISNSW Celebrates 135 Years
This Thursday marks 135 years since the establishment of ISNSW, recognising the Institution’s long history supporting the surveying profession across NSW through generations of change and innovation.

🏅 John Manning AO PSM Recognised at Investiture Ceremony
ISNSW congratulates Honorary Fellow John Manning AO PSM following his recent investiture as an Officer of the Order of Australia at Government House.

🗺️ Revision to Surveyor-General’s Direction No. 13 Released
DCS Spatial Services has released a major revision to Surveyor-General’s Direction No. 13 – Aquaculture Lease Surveys, aligning the direction with the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2024.

👷 Growing Interest from Students Drives Need for Work Experience Hosts
Surveying Careers NSW is seeking companies interested in hosting students for work experience placements, with strong interest continuing to grow following recent industry events and expos.

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18/05/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:

📍 Surveying Unleashed
Last week, 60 students from 13 schools attended Surveying Careers' Surveying Unleashed event in Sydney, enjoying hands-on activities, networking opportunities and practical exposure to the surveying profession.

🏘️ NSW Government Releases 12-Month Housing Delivery Authority Review
The NSW Government has finalised its 12-month review of the Housing Delivery Authority, with the pipeline now exceeding 117,000 potential homes across 351 proposals.

☀️ Did You Know – a Parrott invented the heliograph?
This edition’s Pathfinders Project explores the remarkable career of Thomas Samuel Parrott, surveyor, engineer, military officer and inventor of the heliograph signalling device.

🌏 Locus Alliance Attends Leica Future Forum
Locus Alliance recently attended the Leica Future Forum in Brisbane, connecting with industry professionals and exploring emerging technologies and innovation shaping the future of the profession.

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11/05/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:

📚 CPD Reminder Ahead of BOSSI Registration Renewal
With the end of the CPD year approaching, Registered Land Surveyors are encouraged to review their CPD Activity Log ahead of the 30 June deadline.
🏗️ Building Commission NSW Releases May 2026 Certifier Update
The latest update covers regulatory changes, compliance activity, NCC 2025 timing, mandatory CPD requirements and new compliance policies affecting the sector.
🗺️ DCS Spatial Services Adds Three New Elevation Data Areas
Three new high-accuracy elevation data areas have been released through the ELVIS portal, adding 694 km² of additional NSW coverage.
🏛️ Lands Department Building Tour
Members of the Surveying Heritage Group recently toured the conservation works underway at the former Lands Department Building, including the preserved surveyors’ baseline, historic strong room and Surveyor-General’s office.

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08/05/2026

The University of Newcastle’s surveying program is at a critical point.

Following a pause on new enrolments in 2026 due to low uptake under the previous delivery model, ISNSW has been working closely with the University to advocate for a sustainable pathway forward.

The University of Newcastle has now confirmed plans to develop a revised hybrid Bachelor of Surveying (Honours), targeted for launch in 2027, subject to final approvals.

The proposed new model combines flexible learning with in-person field intensives and a curriculum aligned with current technologies, workflows and accreditation requirements.

The aim is to create a more accessible and sustainable pathway into the profession, particularly for regional students and those balancing work alongside study.

The redesigned program is expected to:
• improve accessibility for regional students
•enable students to work while studying
• strengthen engagement between students and industry
• maintain rigorous field training and work-ready outcomes
• support the future surveying workforce pipeline at a time of ongoing skills shortages across NSW and Australia

To support the program through its establishment phase, the University is seeking a collective industry contribution of $50,000 per year over five years.

We are seeking industry contributions of $5,000 to $20,000 annually over five years. Contributions at any level are welcome, with all funds directed specifically to the surveying program.

Without a sustainable surveying program at the University of Newcastle, NSW risks losing its only regionally based surveying degree pathway at a time when the profession continues to face significant workforce shortages.

If your organisation may be interested in contributing, please pledge your support: https://forms.office.com/r/BpkXUT2Kgz

04/05/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here’s a sneak preview:

⚖️ Key Outcomes from the Surveyor Liaison Meeting
Meeting No. 188 brought together agencies and industry to discuss key operational and regulatory issues including delays in Pre-Examination processing, ongoing CRE system reliability issues and high requisition rates for lodged plans. ISNSW raised member concerns around clearer PE timeframes, improved requisition categorisation, better access to amended plan data and system performance issues. Digital Plans rollout and SCIMS coordination were also key discussion points, with several matters remaining under review ahead of the June 2026 meeting.
📍 ISNSW Surveying Heritage Group Infrastructure Visit
ISNSW Members visited the M1 Motorway extension from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace, delivered by the John Holland Gamuda Joint Venture. The tour included project briefings on large-scale infrastructure delivery and evolving survey technologies such as drone-based earthworks calculations, followed by a site inspection and networking lunch at the Junction Inn Hotel.
🎓 ISNSW Candidate Workshops Announced
Our Candidate Workshops are now open, offering a three-day intensive program aligned to BOSSI examinations. The workshops include exam-style questions, expert guidance, collaborative learning and presentations from recent successful candidates, with flexible attendance options across two or three days.
📚 Did You Know - how to become a Mining Surveyor in the 1870s?
The latest feature from SHG's The Pathfinders explores William Butler Simpson and the early system of mining survey appointments in NSW, including parliamentary insights into unpaid appointments, travel demands and the evolution of mining surveying roles following the copper discoveries of the 1870s.

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27/04/2026

📰 The latest ISNSW Member News is now available. Here’s a sneak preview:

👋 Goodbye Gabrielle
After two years as ISNSW’s Membership & CPD Coordinator, Gabrielle will be finishing up on Friday as she moves into a role in town planning. We thank her for her contribution and wish her all the best.
🛠️ ISNSW Engineering Surveyor Accreditation
Ongoing discussions and feedback are helping shape the development of the Engineering Surveyor Accreditation framework, supporting the long-term recognition of engineering surveying.
💻 Digital Plan Builder Now Live in LRS Connect
The Digital Plan Builder is now available within LRS Connect, enabling users to generate digital plan files directly from DWG or DXF files, supported by guides and training resources.
📅 Public Holiday Office Closure
The ISNSW office is closed today, Monday 27 April, for the ANZAC Day long weekend and will reopen Tuesday 28 April.

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20/04/2026

🔔This week’s ISNSW Member News is out now. Here are a few highlights📣

🌐 ISNSW Supporting National Coordination Through Locus Alliance
ISNSW has supported the establishment of Locus Alliance, a new initiative bringing a unified, profession-led national voice to the surveying and spatial sector. The organisation complements existing bodies and is already progressing key initiatives, including a national mentoring program and international engagement.
🗺️ DCS Spatial Services Seeks Feedback on SDT Explorer
DCS Spatial Services is seeking input on early design concepts for the SDT Explorer platform. The short survey takes 10–15 minutes and will help shape how users access and interact with spatial data. Feedback closes 25 April.
🎓 Certificate IV in Surveying Set to Return to Canberra in 2027
A new Certificate IV in Surveying is planned for Canberra in 2027, and industry input is now being sought to shape the course. Take a couple of minutes to complete the survey and help ensure the qualification reflects current and emerging skills needs! Submissions close 5pm, Friday 1 May.
📚 Did You Know – How Surveyors Cut Their Pegs in the Bush?
This fortnight's feature shares a vivid first-hand account from Wesley Latimer Harrison, offering a glimpse into the physical demands of early surveying work and the experiences that shaped the profession.

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17/04/2026

ISNSW Mentors Workshop 2026 is currently underway, with a focus on practical strategies, BOSSI requirements, and supporting candidates through to assessment with confidence. 📘🧭

Great to see presenters sharing insights on communication, time management, and how the prepare candidate surveyors for success. 💬⏱️🎯 Thank you to Mick Brown, Michael Spiteri, Craig Roberts, Mark Reid, Tom McDonald, Alexander Mitrevski and David Job.

06/04/2026

🔔 Have you seen this week’s ISNSW Member News? Here are a few highlights 📣

📢 President’s Report April 2026
The latest President’s Report has been released, providing insights into recent developments and initiatives within ISNSW.

📰 March Azimuth Out Now
The March edition of Azimuth is available, featuring updates, technical articles, and member contributions.

📚 Join the CPD Committee
ISNSW is inviting members to join the CPD Committee, supporting professional development and learning initiatives across the surveying community.

📅 Public Holiday Office Closure
The ISNSW office is closed today, reopening Tuesday 7 April.

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