CET ditched in favour of new policy
18 October, 2017The Turnbull government has decided to drop the Clean Energy Target in favour of new policy designed to deliver "more affordable and reliable electricity".
Wiring Rules — requirements for recessed luminaires and pool area installations
22 September, 2017The new edition of the Wiring Rules, due in early 2018, will include changes to the requirements of recessed luminaires and pool area installations.
Next steps agreed on battery storage standards
19 September, 2017Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia.
Better protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
18 September, 2017The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches.
NECA supports cladding report recommendations
11 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has supported the recommendations outlined in the Australian Senate's interim report on aluminium composite cladding, released as part of its inquiry into non-conforming building products.
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05 September, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessAll electrical equipment offered for sale in Australia and New Zealand is required to meet a range of essential safety criteria under Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) regulations.
New requirements for sleeving of conductors
05 September, 2017The Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 (the Wiring Rules) is being updated and due to be published later this year. The new version of the Wiring Rules will include some changes to the requirements of sleeving of conductors and clarification on the segregation of different electrical installations, according to an update by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
NECA urges rethink on Industrial Manslaughter laws
04 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws.
New standard for plugs and sockets released
30 August, 2017Standards Australia has released a new edition of the standard for plugs and sockets used in Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 3112, Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets.
Warning issued against dangerous TPS cable being sold in NZ
30 August, 2017Australian electrical bodies have issued a warning regarding non-compliant and unsafe TPS cable being supplied and sold in New Zealand.
AER releases draft demand management incentive scheme
30 August, 2017The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is requesting views from stakeholders on the draft incentive scheme to improve demand management in electricity networks.
Electricians support new product safety laws
28 August, 2017Master Electricians has announced its support for the Queensland Government's new product safety legislation that will strengthen laws against dangerous and dodgy products in the building industry.
Master Electricians welcomes Security of Payment Bill
23 August, 2017Legislation to guarantee security of payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry has been welcomed by Master Electricians.
Battery install standard needs to change, claims CEC
23 August, 2017The energy storage industry is calling for changes to a draft technical standard released for comment by Standards Australia that requires energy storage units to be installed outside the home, according to the Clean Energy Council.
The Wiring Rules transition arrangements
16 August, 2017The new edition of AS/NZS Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) is expected to be published later this year.
