Five board members have been appointed to the ACT Architects Board.

The Board makes sure registered architects provide services to the ACT community in a professional and competent manner; investigates complaints against architects; and disciplines those who act unprofessionally or incompetently.  

The new panel comprises two new members along with three seasoned and returning members. 

Re-appointed members: 

• Dr Melinda Dodson, representative body member nominated by the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter 
• Ms Erin Hinton, academic architect 
• Mr Scott Hodgson, registered architect 

New members: 

• Ms Amy Ward, commercial lawyer 
• Ms Jane Seaborn, community interests representative 

The term of each board member will conclude on 17 August 2026.  

Rebecca Vassarotti, ACT Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction, said: “All of the board members I am appointing today bring extensive skills and knowledge to their roles, with experience in a range of areas including architecture, housing, law and governance, social research and community engagement…

“I’m confident that the new board members will perform their functions to the high standard of care and excellence that the Canberra community expects.”

Their wealth of experience and knowledge will support the Government to ensure registered architects provide effective, competent, and quality services to the public, Ms Vassarotti said. 

“Canberrans are demanding accountability for the standard of homes being built in the ACT,” Ms Vassarotti said. “The re-appointment of this board reflects my commitment to ensuring the ACT has the right checks and balances, which protect the interests our community. 

“We need to ensure Canberrans have access to quality homes and that the interests of the community are protected. 

“Trust in the people that design and deliver our homes is critical in delivering this vision.”

The ACT Government received many applications from “a wide range of talented people that reflected the breadth of public interest in representing our diverse and inclusive community on the board”, Ms Vassarotti said.