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.
National electrical licensing scheme: feedback invited
02 September, 2025The government has opened up a Treasury consultation to help design a national licensing scheme for electrical occupations.
Perth man convicted of further electrical offences
27 August, 2025The man, who does not hold any electrical licences, has been convicted of electrical licensing offences for the second time this year.
Contractor fined for faulty solar installations
30 July, 2025A Perth electrical business and its director have been convicted of compliance offences following dangerous wiring errors at two properties in the Goldfields–Esperance region.
WA regulator highlights fatal risk of working live
22 July, 2025Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign.
NECA highlights concerns with EV charging market
08 July, 2025At a recent NSW Parliament inquiry, the National Electrical and Communications Association aired some of its concerns — specifically in relation to the influence of electricity network operators.
Companies fined almost $1m after apprentice's death
04 July, 2025Following a tragic incident in Victoria, two related elevator companies have been convicted and fined a total of $930,000.
Accreditation for Aust lighting businesses
01 July, 2025Lighting Council Australia has launched an accreditation program geared at boosting the credentials of businesses throughout the sector.
Electrical error places residents at risk
30 June, 2025Following prosecution by Building and Energy, a WA electrical contractor and worker have received a total of $18,500 in fines.
Feedback sought on benefits from clean energy projects
24 June, 2025In response to calls from industry, community and local government, the WA Govt has released a Draft Guideline on Community Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects.
NSW reports two electrocutions in two weeks
18 June, 2025SafeWork NSW Inspectors have issued a strong warning about the dangers of working with electricity, following two recent deaths that occurred within the same fortnight.
Marinus Link clears critical environmental hurdle
03 June, 2025The planned subsea electricity and data connector between Tasmania and Victoria has received a positive assessment from the Victorian Minister for Planning.
Worker fined for unlicensed electrical work
22 May, 2025A Perth man has been fined for completing an entire switchboard relocation without holding any type of electrical licence.
AEMC's final rule aims to make grid more resilient
13 May, 2025The Australian Energy Market Commission has created a final rule explicitly focused on making the electricity grid more resistant to extreme weather.
Risky electrical installation leads to $4K fine
29 April, 2025A WA electrician has received a $4000 fine after he failed to install an essential safety feature at a house that was under construction.
