$100K fine for repeated failure to address fall risk
09 September, 2026A solar installer has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act and OHS Regulations.
Former electrical contractor faces court
07 September, 2026The legal action comes after five employees approached the FWO for assistance between August 2021 and August 2023.
Vic tackles falls risk in solar sector
02 September, 2026WorkSafe and Solar Victoria are working together to strengthen compliance and enforcement activity on worksites.
Electrical inspector found to have issued false certifications
31 August, 2026The man was convicted and fined $5000 for lying to Victoria's energy safety regulator.
$35K fine after home exposed to live wiring
24 August, 2026WA's safety regulator said it was lucky the hazards were discovered before any potentially lethal consequences.
Network operator charged over transmission line risks
24 August, 2026The operator allegedly failed to inform landholders about low-clearance transmission lines on their properties and how to operate safely around them.
$40K fine for fall prevention failure
19 August, 2026A Victorian electrical company received a steep fine after it failed to provide fall protection for an apprentice working on a roof.
$23K penalty for false declaration of apprentice experience
10 August, 2026A Perth business was ordered to pay more than $23,000 in fines and costs following prosecution by WA’s electrical safety regulator.
Former contractor faces court for alleged payment breaches
03 August, 2026The former owner-operator of an electrical services company in Sydney's Bankstown is the subject of legal action initiated by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Workers placed at risk of electric shock
03 August, 2026A Perth electrical contractor and an electrician have faced court after incorrectly wiring a home battery storage system.
Electrical worker fined after apprentice receives shock
27 July, 2026The apprentice was lucky to have avoided a more serious or even fatal injury, according to WA's safety regulator.
Network operator fined after pedestrian receives electric shock
01 July, 2026WA network operator Western Power has been fined $35,000 for failing to follow inspection requirements for powerline equipment.
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.
Residents receive electric shocks after wiring error
13 May, 2026The electrician who attended the property has been hit with a $5000 fine.
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.
