The IRSE is the professional institution for all those engaged in or associated with railway signalling and telecommunications, train control, traffic management and allied professions.
The Institution was formed in 1912, with the Australasian Section formed in 1947.
The objectives of the IRSE are:
A. The advancement for the public benefit of the science and practice of signalling.
The advancement for the public benefit of the science and practice of signalling (which, in this context, means the whole of the apparatus, electrical, mechanical or otherwise, methods, regulations and principles whereby the movement of railway or other traffic is controlled) by the promotion of research, the collection and publication of educational material and the holding of conferences, seminars and meetings.
B. The maintenance of high standards of practice and professional care.
The maintenance of high standards of practice and professional care amongst those working within the industry and the promotion of improved safety standards for the protection of the general public.
The Australasian Section fosters these objectives within Australia and New Zealand.
The IRSE Australasian Section rules can be found here.