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.
Disciplinary action against three electrical workers
09 August, 2017Queensland's electrical safety regulator, the Electrical Safety Office, has taken disciplinary action against three electrical licence holders.
SAFETYconnect 2017 — compliance, safety and a high-voltage mock trial
03 August, 2017If you manufacture or import products to sell into Australian or international markets and would like to learn about product certification and compliance, then the two-day SAFETYconnect 2017 conference and exhibition is a must-attend event for you.
Switchboard safety — understand the risks
01 August, 2017Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical workers to carry out a risk assessment before removing switchboard panels.
Prysmian to pay $3.5 million penalty for engaging in cartel conduct
31 July, 2017The Federal Court has imposed a penalty of $3.5 million against Prysmian for engaging in cartel conduct in relation to the supply of high-voltage land cables in Australia.
Guidance note for smart city standards released
26 July, 2017The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a new guidance note with an aim to raise awareness of standards and frameworks related to smart cities.
New wiring rules are coming — are you ready?
11 July, 2017 by Gary Busbridge*The new version of AS/NZS Wiring Rules 3000 is set to be released soon. Gary Busbridge, Standardisation Manager at Clipsal and Chair of the Australian and New Zealand committee responsible for the revision, provides an overview on the changes.
GBCA announces changes to Green Star
04 July, 2017The Green Building Council of Australia has released new versions of the Green Star – Design & As Built and Green Star – Interiors rating tools.
