Smoke alarm legislation in Qld: obligations by landlords
01 February, 2020Protecting the safety of people and the property they live in is the priority for landlords.
Overhead powerlines standard released
30 January, 2020New guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of overhead powerlines has just been published.
Updated electrical safety codes of practice 2020
28 January, 2020Queensland has updated its electrical safety codes of practice for the safe handling of electric equipment.
How safe is your business?
22 January, 2020The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland recommends that employers take advantage of the new year to conduct a quick safety check of their businesses.
Permit reminder for high-voltage workers
10 January, 2020Employers are being reminded to ensure that electrical workers are signed on to an Access or Test permit before high-voltage work commences.
National Electricity Rules: Version 131 published
09 January, 2020Version 131 of the National Electricity Rules has been published by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMO).
Qld restricted electrical work licences updated
17 December, 2019Restricted electrical work licences (RELs) in Queensland have just undergone an update.
NCC illuminated by lighting industry guide
13 December, 2019A guide to the energy efficiency rules in the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released.
AEMO releases draft 2020 Integrated System Plan
12 December, 2019The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the draft 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which charts development of the electricity grid.
New electrical safety guidance for rental properties
12 December, 2019The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new guidance for tenants and property owners regarding electrical safety in rental properties.
Queensland electrician given five-year licence ban
03 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has banned an electrical worker for five years for undertaking unlicensed electrical contracting work.
Five Qld electrical workers and contractors fined
15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Electrical Safety Office's Electrical Licensing Committee meted out five fines and licence suspensions during the month of September.
Positive new standard for battery storage sector
15 October, 2019A gap in safety guidance for the battery storage sector has been filled with the publication of AS/NZS 5139:2019.
Vic energy upgrades, making hefty savings
04 October, 2019In 2018, the Victorian Energy Upgrades program saved more than 6.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, bringing the total of savings to almost 52 million tonnes since the scheme started in 2009.
Comments requested on network safety amendments
16 September, 2019Building and Energy has invited those in the electrical sector to review and comment on proposed amendments to Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015.
