Master Electricians shocked by ACTU’s Better Bargaining policy
24 May, 2012 by Malcolm Richards CEO, Master Electricians AustraliaAs an employer group, Master Electricians Australia is extremely concerned with the Australian Council of Trade Union’s (ACTU) recently proposed Better Bargaining policy which will see a return to the unproductive central wage fixation practices of the past. The ACTU’s proposal demonstrates the Labor Party want to control business in every aspect of management including social and corporate responsibility. In our view, the policy exposes Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten’s stance on bargaining, at the enterprise level, as rhetoric compared to the faceless men’s real objectives. Can you imagine employers being subject to lawful industrial action just because a company may not support the union’s own social issue?
Industry welcomes Tasmanian government’s decision to reform electricity market
17 May, 2012The Tasmanian government’s decision to reform its electricity market has been welcomed by the Energy Retailers Association of Australia (ERAA) following an expert panel review of the market. The decision will see the government introduce changes such as selling Aurora Energy’s customer base and introducing full retail competition (FRC) for the state by February next year.
New headquarters and State Manager for Master Electricians Australia
21 March, 2012Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has been busy, appointing Jody McGann as the new State Manager and officially opening its new headquarters in Parramatta.
Energy merger risks thousands of jobs, claims Unions NSW
20 March, 2012Thousands of jobs are at risk from the planned merger of Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Essential Energy, Unions NSW claims.
Industry bodies call for proper scrutiny of ABCC bill
02 March, 2012The Master Builders Association, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and industry association members have called for proper scrutiny of the last-minute ABCC amendments following Wednesday’s Senate vote to not scrutinise last-minute changes to the Bill.
ETU: ban smart meter repairs until declared safe
02 March, 2012The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has called on the Australian Government to ban smart meter repairs until the liquid leaks are analysed and declared safe to handle.
SEA criticises government for axing solar hot water rebate
02 March, 2012The Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) has criticised the Australian Government for axing the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme, with SEA Chief Executive Professor Ray Wills “lost for words” by the decision.
Bill to abolish the ABCC should be rejected by Parliament - AI Group
23 January, 2012The government’s Bill to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) should be rejected by Parliament, said Australian Industry Group CEO Heather Ridout. Those who comply with the law have nothing to fear from the ABCC and the existing legislation, she added.
Two policies that will hurt electrical contractors
29 November, 2011The introduction of the carbon tax and the planned removal of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) are two government policies that will affect the electrical and communications industry.
Master Electricians backs smarter apprenticeships
20 October, 2011Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system.
Building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness, says NECA
12 October, 2011Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness.
NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
16 September, 2011The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on both state and Australian governments to commit to stable policies to assist the flagging solar industry.
Electrical industry body sets up solar inspection service
08 September, 2011The Australian electrical industry body, NECA, has set up a solar generation inspection service following legal action against a number of unlicensed contractors, for installing solar panels, and some licensed contractors, for failing to meet current regulations.
NESMA backs call for new electrical fitter licence
02 August, 2011Switchboard manufacturers’ peak body in NSW is strongly backing a call for broad industry support for changes to the National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) to include a new electrical fitter licence.
NECA backs calls for further safety inspections of solar panels
30 June, 2011The Australian electrical industry body NECA has backed calls from the NSW government for further inspections of solar panels after inspections found 18.5% of installations had major defects.
