I should make aware that there are Organizations in Australia, and maybe even elsewhere, that claim to provide 'Chartered Engineer' status to Professional Engineers, although the organization does not have a Royal Charter currently, does not intend to, or ever had this status by itself.


Just by being an organization in Australia, which is under the Crown, such organizations fradulently claim to be able to provide such accreditations, when they do not have the legal ability to do so. It is indeed an Act against the Crown that should be looked into. Further, such organizations also discredit Professional and qualified Engineers such as myself as not having a valid Degree in Australia, just to benefit their cause. This is a serious issue as a CEng should have an un-ambiguous definition globally, and should not be defrauded by unauthorized organizations.


IET should certainly have a say on this matter and ensure that the CEng is protected as per the values of a Royal Charter and in a country that is under the Crown. Whilst Australia is under the Crown, the proper respect to the Royal Charter should be paid where it is due appropriately and adequately.