A statutory review of the Act was undertaken to ensure that it is still applicable to the modern functioning of the architectural industry, reduce red tape where possible, and examine the effectiveness of the operation of the Architects Board of Western Australia. The Review also examined ideas to improve the Act and Architects Regulations 2005.

The Review commenced in 2015 with the release of a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement. Following analysis of the issues raised in submissions, consultation with key stakeholders and additional research, a number of recommendations for change have now been finalised in this report, which also constitutes a Decision Regulatory Impact Statement.