Reported at thefifthestate.com.au: Engineers are increasingly frustrated with the political landscape, which is causing uncertainty in the industry, especially concerning project commitments in transport and infrastructure.

Skilled engineering professionals are leaving for other industries or countries, particularly as state investments in transport dwindle and regulatory environments shift toward deregulation.

The upcoming federal election raises concerns about a hung parliament, complicating the situation further by affecting confidence in long-term energy and sustainability projects.