Unions issue demand in the wake of utilities sell-off
28 October, 2016Two of Australia's power unions, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and United Services Union (USU), are calling for the new owners of a controlling stake in Australia's largest electricity distribution network, Ausgrid, to commit to a legally binding agreement that ensures existing employment numbers and service standards are retained.
Australian workers driven away from big business
06 September, 2016According to research by KPMG demographer Bernard Salt, baby boomers and Gen Y are leading the movement to escape the corporate world and become their own boss.
Unit construction reaches all-time high
29 July, 2016A surge in building construction activity is delivering multiple benefits to Australia's economy, especially around construction industry employment. New building activity data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that to the March 2016 quarter, a record number of unit projects were underway.
CFMEU not buying Coalition's fair work focus
23 May, 2016The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says that the latest announcement regarding increased resources to end systemic wage fraud from the Turnbull government is nothing more than smoke and mirrors.
Budget delivers building industry confidence
05 May, 2016Tradies and builders in the nation's $200 billion building industry are big winners from the Budget, according to MBA CEO Wilhelm Harnisch.
Business outlook gloomy
12 April, 2016The latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey shows a distinct air of despondency in Australian enterprise, with 87% of SMEs perceiving the economy as slowing (35%) or standing still (52%), and only 13% seeing signs of positive growth.
Warning over immediate risks from Infinity electrical cables
02 March, 2016The ACCC has warned tradespeople who installed Infinity and some Olsent electrical cables that they may face regulatory action if they fail to act under recall arrangements.
Insight: RET won't be met in 2018
23 February, 2016 by Tristan Edis, Director – Analysis and Advisory, Green Energy MarketsGreen Energy Markets has released its Renewables Report revealing supply will fall short of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target by 2018, meaning customers will have to pay the shortfall penalty.
Power cable market to reach $108bn by 2020
22 February, 2016A new report estimates the global power cable market will increase at a rate of 8% between now and 2020 with APAC leading the growth.
Barriers to overcome for indoor wireless networks
17 February, 2016A new report suggests a number of barriers prevent the installation of an indoor wireless network despite the value it can add to a property and the prevalence of mobile devices.
Melbourne Uni to invest millions in clean energy projects
16 February, 2016To help achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2030, the University of Melbourne has received financing of $9.1 million from the CEFC to fund diverse clean energy projects.
$250 million for energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016A $250 million program is expected to drive the construction of around 1000 energy-efficient dwellings across Australia for low-income earners.
Qld driving electricity demand
04 February, 2016Queensland's coal seam gas industry is driving Australia's electricity demand.
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
12 January, 2016The findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the ABCC, said NECA.
Storage costs to fall by two-thirds in 10 years, report finds
03 December, 2015The CSIRO and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have partnered to develop a 10-year transition plan for the electricity sector which is focused on customers and developed with stakeholders.
