The release of the National Construction Code 2025 marks an important step forward for Australia’s built environment, with a stronger focus on durability, resilience, and long-term performance of assets.
(more…)A large-scale “digital pandemic” may sound unlikely—but the risks are real and growing. As critical systems become more interconnected, failures can cascade rapidly across sectors and borders, disrupting essential services when they are needed most. A report entitled “When digital systems fail – an expert report” developed by ITU and UNFRR was released this week and explores these hidden vulnerabilities and outlines practical priorities to strengthen resilience, from better risk modelling to global coordination.
Access the full report here: When digital systems fail – an expert report – ITU
The AMCouncil is seeking one volunteer member to represent AMCouncil on the IS-015 Software and Systems Engineering Standards Australia Committee, as this committee has identified that they do not have any experts related to IT Asset Management.
If you would like to volunteer for this role, please email info@amcouncil.com.au by the 13th May, providing your CV and a short paragraph of how you would be suited to the role.
The AMCouncil Asset Management Research Scholar 2026 was announced during the Tuesday morning plenary session at AMPEAK26.
The 2026 Research Scholar is Dr Muhammad Ali, Network Analyst at The Lines Company, Te Kuiti, New Zealand. His research topic is Asset Criticality Modelling in Electricity Distribution Networks.
(more…)We’re proud to announce that our National Chair, Wendy McPate, has been invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in a high-level international program showcasing the value and benefits of asset management to senior elected representatives, government officials, and industry leaders across the United States.
Read our media release here.
The Asset Management Council held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 13 April 2026 at Crown Perth, during AMPEAK 2026.
At the meeting, the results of the Board election were announced, with Sarah Hannah re-elected to the AMCouncil Board for a second term.
Congratulations to Sarah, and thank you for your continued contribution to the Asset Management Council and the broader asset management community.