Residents receive electric shocks after wiring error
13 May, 2026The electrician who attended the property has been hit with a $5000 fine.
Electric shock leads to $30K in fines
04 May, 2026The case should send a clear message to industry about its legal and safety obligations, WA's safety regulator said.
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.
Renovator fined for unlicensed electrical work
13 April, 2026The breach occurred during renovation of a laundry at a home in Atwell, Perth.
Perth company fined $12K for unlicensed electrical work
30 March, 2026The company was charged with 19 instances of unlicensed electrical work and invoicing, which were representative of 94 other instances where it engaged in the same or similar misconduct.
Safety recall for light kit sold at Bunnings
09 March, 2026WA's electrical safety regulator is investigating why the product packaging incorrectly showed an RCM when the items inside were unapproved and dangerous.
Clean Energy Council to update battery specs
11 February, 2026Businesses that manufacture, buy or install batteries are urged to find out how the transition affects them.
Unlicensed worker receives $20K fine
02 February, 2026A Perth man has been sentenced for three matters under WA's electrical licensing regulations.
Arc flash incident prompts investigation
27 January, 2026WorkSafe Queensland is investigating an incident in which a worker received burns as a result of an arc flash while working on high-voltage electrical equipment.
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.
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.
WA regulator issues new guidance for solar installations
14 October, 2025The guidance concerns the compliance of PV arrays when installing battery energy storage systems.
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.
Regulator updates rooftop solar installation guide
16 September, 2025Safe Work Australia has updated its 'Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work' to reflect the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems.
