Industry News
Govt urged to stand firm on subbies pay reform
The electrical industry body Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is urging the Queensland Government to stand firm on the Project bank accounts initiative. [ + ]
Employees off due to illness have a duty to communicate
A recent case has found that employees on long-term absences from work due to injury or illness have a duty to communicate with their employers. [ + ]
SA electricity market: where to now?
South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis will provide insight into the state's energy policy at the upcoming CEDA SA Energy series. [ + ]
nbn-Nokia partnership could deliver 10 Gbps speeds
nbn has partnered with Nokia to trial NG-PON2 fibre technology that could help nbn deliver symmetrical speeds of 10 Gbps to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) end-user premises. [ + ]
House building activity expands while apartment building slows
The Australian PCI dropped by 1.9 points to 51.2 in March, indicating a slower rate of industry growth following February's solid recovery. [ + ]
Tax cuts to benefit small and medium electrical contractors
The government has secured a cut to the company tax for small and medium Australian businesses. Companies with a turnover of less than $10 million will receive a 2.5% reduction in their tax rate this financial year [ + ]
ABB strengthens industrial automation portfolio with B&R purchase
ABB has acquired B&R, a company focused on product- and software-based open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. [ + ]
Redback Technologies receives further funding boost
Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government. [ + ]
Clipsal opens new showroom in Canberra
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra. [ + ]
NHP founder Nigel Peck dies at 89
Nigel Hugh Peck, the founder of NHP, has died at age 89. [ + ]
Treotham Automation partners with Lapp Group
Treotham Automation has been appointed as an authorised Australian distributor of Lapp Group cable and connection technology products. [ + ]
CEFC to invest $80 million in Bodangora wind farm
The CEFC is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales. [ + ]
sparc-FMA speakers announced
sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event 2017 is sporting an impressive line-up of internationally and locally renowned experts in facilities and smart lighting. A joint initiative of Lighting Council Australia and the Facility Management Association of Australia, the educational symposium offers a great opportunity for attendees to earn professional development points, network and enjoy the cutting-edge exhibition of global developments and future directions. [ + ]
New LED classifications come into play
New information from the E3 Program explains the recent alterations to LED product classifications in Australia. [ + ]
25% reduction in PV production cost
A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed an innovative dry process for manufacturing PV cells, which researchers say could reduce development costs by up to 25%. [ + ]
