Industry welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
21 September, 2018New legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for students against the inappropriate actions of some unscrupulous VET providers.
Q&A: New Wiring Rules and switchboards
14 September, 2018The six-month transition period for the new Wiring Rules Standard (AS/NZS 3000:2018) ends in January 2019. This article provides insights on key changes related to switchboards.
Energy management standard ISO 50001 updated
31 August, 2018ISO 50001, the flagship international standard for improving energy performance, has just been updated.
Push to extend unfair contract laws to include insurance
30 August, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has supported the extension of unfair contract terms legislation to include insurance contracts.
What's your state's position at the crucial National Energy Guarantee meeting?
10 August, 2018 by Tony Wood, Grattan InstituteState and territory energy ministers will hold a crucial meeting today with their federal counterpart Josh Frydenberg.
Electricity and gas meter self-reads a step closer
10 August, 2018The AEMC has made a draft determination which, if implemented, will give consumers the right to request an inaccurately estimated energy bill be adjusted in accordance with the customer's own reading of their electricity or gas meter.
Smart Cities Council welcomes standards update
10 August, 2018The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released new international standards for measuring and improving the performance of cities.
New cabling standards — what you need to know
07 August, 2018 by Paul Stathis, CEO BICSI South PacificWith a number of new cabling standards primed for release this year, 2018 will be a big year for the ICT industry.
Phoenixing hotline to protect small businesses
18 July, 2018A new Phoenixing Hotline, introduced by the federal government, will help protect small businesses, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association.
Updated standard for DC isolating switches
11 July, 2018A new Australian Standard, AS 60947.3:2018, has improved safety outcomes for isolators used in renewable energy installations.
New performance standards for home battery storage systems
10 July, 2018A DNV GL-led consortium is developing a new Australian Battery Performance Standard.
Electrical safety regulations a mess — Lighting Council
27 June, 2018New regulations for some LED lamps slated to start on 30 June 2018 will be inconsistently applied, leading to confusion in the industry and higher costs for consumers, says LCA.
2018 Wiring Rules now available
26 June, 2018Standards Australia has announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand.
Tax tips for small businesses
19 June, 2018Tax time can be a stressful time for small business owners, but they could do a number of things to get ready.
Europe gives regulatory push to fibre investments
06 June, 2018The European Parliament and the Council have reached a political agreement to update the EU's telecoms rules.
