CEFC to invest AU$20m in WA mining project
28 June, 2017The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed to invest AU$20 million in a West Australian project aiming to produce lithium concentrate.
Payroll tax relief for Tasmanian apprentices
26 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government's announcement to provide payroll tax relief for apprentices and trainees aged 15–24 years.
Small businesses most vulnerable to scammers
23 May, 2017Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 with losses totalling around $3.8 million.
Western Sydney Airport — an "opportunity" for contractors
15 May, 2017The federal government's intention to build the Western Sydney Airport will provide an enormous economic opportunity for NSW electrical contractors, said the CEO of the National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam.
Budget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
10 May, 2017Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Here are the highlights:
Sparkies welcome Vic regional rail plan
02 May, 2017The Electrical Trades Union has praised the Andrews Labor government's commitment to spend almost $1.5 billion in new funding upgrading and extending regional rail lines in Victoria.
House building activity expands while apartment building slows
10 April, 2017The 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
06 April, 2017The 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
Redback Technologies receives further funding boost
05 April, 2017Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government.
CEFC to invest $80 million in Bodangora wind farm
04 April, 2017The CEFC is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales.
Power sell-off numbers don't add up
10 March, 2017New research has revealed that the Western Australian Government is likely to receive a much smaller windfall than forecast from the partial privatisation of Western Power, while the loss of ongoing revenue will leave the state's budget worse off in as little as four years.
MBA says construction still strong
14 February, 2017Master Builders Australia (MBA) is confident that 2017 is off to a good start in terms of business confidence. MBA National Manager – Housing Matthew Pollock said improved conditions in the December 2016 quarter combined with positive sentiment across both residential and commercial sectors have created sales and profitability increases and the highest employment intentions since 2014.
Concern over proposed WA power sell-off
06 December, 2016The announcement from Western Australia's Barnett government of plans to sell 51% of the state's power utility if re-elected has caused concern.
More calls for ABCC reinstatement
22 November, 2016The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) is the latest industry group to weigh in on the ongoing Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) situation.
New website showcases energy efficiency schemes
08 November, 2016A national website providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia was launched late October by the Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association (EECCA), which represents businesses actively involved in market-based energy efficiency schemes across Australia.
