Retailer slapped with 130 charges over sale of electrical goods
21 January, 2026The company allegedly breached the Electricity Safety Act 1998 by offering to supply products that did not comply with mandatory safety requirements.
Fujitsu General Australia announces name change
14 January, 2026Following its acquisition by Paloma Rheem Holdings, the company is now operating as General Australia.
Qld Govt announces electrotechnology training centre
15 December, 2025The Electrotechnology Centre at TAFE Queensland's Alexandra Hills Campus is being set up to train the next generation of electricians and energy specialists.
Calling all HVAC&R professionals
09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdRegistration has opened for ARBS 2026, a major Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry.
Can Australia bridge its renewable skills gap?
03 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Powering Skills OrganisationNew research has revealed critical gaps in Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.
Switchboard error leads to $14K fine
02 December, 2025The case has highlighted the importance of implementing procedures that ensure electrical installing work is safe and compliant.
Clean energy training hits the road in NSW
11 November, 2025A $2.5 million mobile training fleet will deliver hands-on renewable energy training to communities across New South Wales.
Electrician fined $42K following switchboard relocation
28 October, 2025A household in Floreat, Perth, was left exposed to the risk of electric shock for over a year.
Upskilling for the energy transition
27 October, 2025In this interview, Anthea Middleton, CEO of Powering Skills Organisation, discusses the pathways and opportunities available to workers at retiring coal-fired power plants.
One in eight electrical apprentices exposed to shocks
23 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)An Electrical Trades Union survey has revealed that apprentice electricians are suffering electric shocks at work, with delayed classroom training a significant risk factor.
Ampcontrol announces new CEO
16 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdAmpcontrol has appointed Gareth O'Reilly as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
WA regulator issues new guidance for solar installations
14 October, 2025The guidance concerns the compliance of PV arrays when installing battery energy storage systems.
Honeywell and LS ELECTRIC form global partnership
13 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building AutomationThe companies will develop solutions that simplify power management and distribution for data centres and other building operators worldwide.
AEMO requests metering compliance rule change
07 October, 2025A key problem with the current rule is that Metering Coordinators often cannot secure the customer cooperation or site shutdowns required to complete their inspections.
Emissions reduction target welcomed by electrification advocates
19 September, 2025Electrical advocacy organisations have responded positively to the Albanese government's 2035 emissions reduction announcement.
