Contractor and electrician fined $30K
23 August, 2022An electrical contractor and electrician have been fined after wiring errors left parts of a Perth property unprotected against electrical hazards for five months.
Climate Change Bill gets thumbs up from NECA
17 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has welcomed the passing of the federal government's Climate Change Bill 2022 in the House of Representatives.
Electrical workers upskilled for bright future
16 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaThe Vic Govt is upskilling electrical workers, with the aim of improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state's growing renewable and new energy sectors.
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
09 August, 2022WA's energy safety regulator is urging consumers to use its online licence search to verify that businesses they engage to carry out electrical installing work hold a valid electrical contractor's licence.
Boost for Tas electrical sector
09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationTasmanian Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth Felix Ellis MP has welcomed the state's newest crop of project managers as state-wide training kicks off in Hobart this month.
Crackdown on non-compliant lighting equipment
02 August, 2022Lighting Council Australia has reported that significant rorting of the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme is occurring in the lighting upgrades market.
Growing EV popularity prompts safety reminder
19 July, 2022With electric vehicles growing in popularity, WorkSafe is reminding employers of their obligations to provide appropriate training and supervision to mechanics working on potentially dangerous EV systems.
Praise for female-led construction project
19 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has commended the ACT Govt's focus on gender equity following an announcement that Strathnairn Primary School will be a female-led construction project.
Powerline clearance fines to be issued in Vic
07 July, 2022Energy Safe Victoria now has the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils that do not keep trees safely clear of powerlines.
Energy co fined for placing customers at risk
06 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Energy Regulator (AER)Endeavour Energy has paid seven infringement notices totalling $474,600 issued by the AER for putting vulnerable life support customers in NSW at risk.
Escalator collapse, serious injury at Sydney Metro sites
24 June, 2022The ETU is calling for an urgent investigation into the Sydney Metro project after an escalator collapsed and a labourer was seriously injured in two separate incidents.
NECA welcomes state budgets
24 June, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has responded positively to the NSW and Qld state budgets, highlighting investment in infrastructure spending, focus on women and support for apprentices.
ENA comments on grid investment decision
22 June, 2022Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has acknowledged the release last week of the Australian Energy Regulator's (AER) draft Rate of Return decision on grid investments.
New platform for Aust solar installers
21 June, 2022 | Supplied by: OpenSolarOpenSolar and Global Sustainable Energy Solutions have announced a new partnership that offers Australian solar installers a one-stop shop for running a solar business while securing and maintaining CEC accreditations.
Hazardous bathroom heater recalled
17 June, 2022A Fantech three-in-one bathroom heater, exhaust and light has been recalled due to a risk of glass shattering.
