Industry News
Mayors commit to clean, local jobs
Over 40 mayors and councillors from across Australia have released a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that create jobs. [ + ]
Queensland submarine cable project wins award
A submarine cable project that provides Queensland's first direct international data and telecommunications connection to global markets has taken out an award. [ + ]
Ten-year licence disqualification for electrical worker
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has disqualified an electrical worker from holding a licence for 10 years. [ + ]
Solar push for Qld healthcare to create jobs
The Climate Council is applauding the Queensland Government's recently announced plan to install solar panels across the state's hospitals. [ + ]
Mandatory face masks for all in Victoria — including trades
ESV is reminding tradespeople across Victoria that face masks are now mandatory. [ + ]
Adelaide IKEA store to become community microgrid
An IKEA store in Adelaide will soon become a community microgrid, supplying energy from its rooftop array. [ + ]
Apprenticeship schemes ripe for exploitation
The new Federal Budget will do nothing to stem declining apprenticeship rates, says CFMEU. [ + ]
The lockdown effect: energy consumption shift revealed
Energy Networks Australia has been mapping the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on energy consumption. [ + ]
Economic support essential for electrical industry
The latest survey of the electrical and communications contracting industry indicates that the financial impact of COVID-19 has been ongoing. [ + ]
COVID lockdown increases pressure on network operators
Mobile network operators are under increasing strain as subscribers demand better connectivity during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. [ + ]
APS Industrial relocates Perth office
As of 14 September 2020, APS Industrial relocated its Perth office to 5 Glyde Court, Malaga. [ + ]
Warning issued over damaged switchboard wiring
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has conducted an investigation into several incidents where switchboard wiring had been damaged. [ + ]
Rebuilding electrical businesses post-COVID
Proposed insolvency laws that will enable businesses to financially rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by NECA. [ + ]
Halving net-zero emission costs with hydrogen
Hydrogen could achieve net-zero emissions at half the cost of electrification, a new report has found. [ + ]
Control Logic acquired by IPD
The move will bring together two organisations to create an entity that can now provide a complete end-to-end solution for existing and future customers. [ + ]
