Master Electricians criticises ACTU’s plan to double apprentice wages
19 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has criticised ACTU President Ged Kearney’s call to double apprentice wages, claiming that it would “destroy the apprenticeship system” and end training opportunities for young Australians.
Government announces full support of CEFC Review recommendations
18 April, 2012The Gillard Government has announced its full support for all of the recommendations of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review. The review was conducted to advise on the design of the $10 billion CEFC, which will provide funding for renewable energy, low emissions and energy efficiency technology.
AuSES welcomes CEFC report
18 April, 2012The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has welcomed the release of a Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review Report, but said the government now needs to introduce legislation formally establishing the CEFC.
Apprentices optimistic after meeting with Skills Minister
17 April, 2012Following a meeting with Skills Minister Chris Evans, apprentice electricians are feeling optimistic about the Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) campaign to increase apprentice electrician wages.
Q-Cells Australia continues operations
17 April, 2012Photovoltaics company Q-Cells Australia will continue operations, despite the preliminary insolvency procedure of its parent company, Germany-based Q-Cells SE.
Apprentice electricians visit Canberra to campaign for fair wages
17 April, 2012Apprentice electricians are visiting Parliament House as part of their campaign to increase apprentice electrician wages, which can be as low as $225 per week for a first-year apprentice.
East Solar Expo & Conference registration now open
16 April, 2012Registration for the East Solar Expo & Conference has opened. The event is free to attend, but registration is essential. It will be held over 21-22 August at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Banner Engineering 2012 product catalogue
13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdMicromax Sensors & Automation has released the Banner Engineering 2012 product catalogue, offered in both full-colour print and an interactive online version.
WorkCover NSW Safety Alert for working on electrical circuits in conduits
12 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWWorkCover NSW has issued a Safety Alert for working on electrical circuits in conduits, reminding electrical workers of the dangers of cutting electrical conduits that are in service as the conduits may contain multiple circuits.
Green by name, green by nature: New CEO for Clean Energy Council
12 April, 2012The Clean Energy Council has a new Chief Executive Officer. David Green comes to the position after more than two decades of working on clean energy policy in the UK.
Sydney Water to cut 135 mechanical and electrical jobs
12 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationSydney Water has announced an intention to look to the market to provide mechanical and electrical services. Around 135 positions within the mechanical and electrical group would be affected by the proposed changes, with staff offered a range of options in line with negotiated agreements.
US workers to fill skills gap in mining and construction
04 April, 2012The government has announced measures to allow workers from the US in licensed occupations, such as electricians and plumbers, to be granted immediate access to provisional Australian licences on arrival. More broadly, the skills assessment process will assure Australian employers how the skills of US workers align with their needs.
Electrical apprentice subsidy cut in WA
04 April, 2012The decision to cut funding subsidies for electrical apprentices has been criticised by the National Electrical Skills Council, EE-Oz Training Standards.
TR Corporation sells Minecom Business to Pyott-Boone Electronics
03 April, 2012 | Supplied by: TechRentalsTR has sold its TR Minecom underground communications division to US electronics manufacturer Pyott-Boone Electronics for an undisclosed sum.
ABB to build substations for Gold Coast Light Rail Project
02 April, 2012ABB has won an order to build six substations for GoldLinQ, Queensland’s first light rail system.
