Second electrical offence leads to $43K penalty
24 June, 2026For the second time in four years, an East Perth company has been ordered to pay a substantial fine for hazardous electrical work.
Siemens expands Qld circuit-breaker facility
23 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd AustraliaOperations at the Fusesaver facility will grow from 1400 to 5500 m2, nearly quadrupling the manufacturing footprint.
GENERAL Australia announces new leader
22 June, 2026 | Supplied by: GENERAL AustraliaAfter nearly 27 years with the business, MD Philip Perham will hand over the reins to Sachio Inami, the company's Head of Oceania.
Applications open for Qld electrical apprenticeships
22 June, 2026125 spots are available in the government's training program for 2027, with 60% to be based in rural or remote locations.
Aust Govt backs 19 major renewable projects
03 June, 2026Servicing the NEM, the projects are intended to supply electricity for 4 million Australian households by 2030.
Vic applauded for electrical apprenticeship initiative
03 June, 2026Over the next four years, the SEC Apprenticeship Academy will offer 2000 electrical trade apprenticeships.
$90K fine follows electric shock sentence appeal
02 June, 2026A civil construction company has been convicted and had its fine increased to $90,000 after a pipe layer suffered an electric shock.
Australian electricians join RedEarth team
27 May, 2026 | Supplied by: RedEarthTo better support its installer partners, the Queensland-based energy storage company has expanded its customer service team to 12 staff.
Hands-on skills are critical to energy industry: report
25 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Powering Skills OrganisationAustralian productivity will suffer without investment in skilled energy workers, according to Powering Skills Organisation.
Residents receive electric shocks after wiring error
13 May, 2026The electrician who attended the property has been hit with a $5000 fine.
Stuart Fleming to lead LAPP's Aust Harnessing Division
12 May, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty LtdThe electrical engineer brings more than 30 years' experience to his new role, and has a track record in building and scaling high-performance production environments.
New Schneider appointee to manage partnerships and distribution in Aust
06 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricRoland Juenemann will lead Schneider Electric's channel strategy across IT partners, electrical wholesalers, system integrators and national accounts.
Electric shock leads to $30K in fines
04 May, 2026The case should send a clear message to industry about its legal and safety obligations, WA's safety regulator said.
Industry groups urge government to act on EV policy
28 April, 2026Under the right policy settings, the private sector is ready to invest billions to expand Australia's charging network and create the skilled jobs needed to build it.
Schneider Electric launches electrical training roadshow
20 April, 2026 | Supplied by: SchneiderThe company is bringing its 'On the Go Learning Centre' to more than 80 locations across Australia.
