Apprentice wages to rise after FWC decision
22 August, 2013The Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to change a number of award provisions relating to apprentices. Apprentice wages will increase and minimum award rates for adult apprentices will be increased.
Efficient buildings could save millions of taxpayer dollars
19 August, 2013Improving the energy efficiency of its building portfolio could cut the federal government’s energy expenditure by more than $35 million per year, the GBCA says.
BICSI releases new standard for electronic safety and security system design
19 August, 2013BICSI, the international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, has released its latest standard, ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and Implementation Best Practices.
National licensing could be the next pink batts debacle, says NECA
07 August, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association has spoken out against the government’s proposed national licence for the electrical industry, claiming it could cause another disaster similar to the pink batts scheme.
Ministers welcome recommencement of pit remediation
07 August, 2013Telstra’s announcement that pit remediation work for the NBN will recommence on 19 August has been welcomed by Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese.
Lighting Council releases MEPS guide for incandescent lamps
01 August, 2013Lighting Council Australia has updated its guide to energy efficiency regulations in Australia affecting incandescent, including halogen, lamps.
Updated home automation standard released
26 July, 2013ZigBee has announced that an update to ZigBee Home Automation has been ratified and is now available for product development. The updated standard adds several features that improve the battery life for security sensors to over seven years, standardise pairing of devices and simplify installation and maintenance for consumers and custom installers alike.
Dump the licensing scheme, MEA says
26 July, 2013The federal government’s proposed national licensing scheme is “the next insulation disaster” that will cost further lives, Master Electricians Australia claims.
Death prompts further calls for electrical safety in Qld
18 July, 2013Following the death of a 25-year-old man from a fatal electric shock last week, Master Electricians Australia has implored the Queensland Government to strengthen the state’s safety switch regime.
New solar heating and cooling standard released
11 July, 2013Standards Australia has released the Interim Standard AS 5389 (Int) - 2013 Solar heating and cooling systems - Calculation of energy consumption.
Inquest reopens debate about compulsory safety switches
04 July, 2013Master Electricians Australia has welcomed the Queensland State Coroner’s recommendation that the Queensland Government consider making safety switches compulsory on every circuit in every home.
eMeter demonstrates ability to scale to 50 million meters
28 June, 2013eMeter has completed a 50 million meter benchmark test, which means its EnergyIP Smart Grid Application Platform can provide utilities of any size with the energy consumption analytics required for risk-free growth.
Understanding the new ACMA cabler competency requirements
24 June, 2013 by Paul Stathis, South Pacific CEOFrom July 2014, cablers will need to have the necessary competencies in whatever specialist field of cabling they’re working in.
Telstra issues asbestos handling requirements for contractors
20 June, 2013Following a spate of incidents of non-compliance relating to asbestos handling, Telstra has announced a number of requirements for its three key NBN rollout contractors.
EoIs open for new rating tool for existing buildings
13 June, 2013The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has opened the EoI process for the Green Star - Performance rating tool, said Robert Milagre, Acting Manager, GBCA, at the Total Facilities Expo.
