Lighting body working to safeguard wildlife
29 November, 2022Lighting Council Australia is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to update the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife.
Proposal to scrap electrical licences condemned
22 November, 2022 by Katerina SakkasA report calling for the reduction of electrical licensing has received strong criticism from industry bodies on safety grounds.
On-the-spot fines for electrical offences
15 November, 2022New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.
'Cash for standards' causes alarm
18 October, 2022Australia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access.
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
17 October, 2022An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock.
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
11 October, 2022Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC.
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
11 October, 2022NECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry.
Electricians disqualified from NSW building industry
26 September, 2022Seven electricians have had their contractor licences revoked by NSW Fair Trading after submitting false compliance certificates for solar panel installations.
$1.05 million fine for fatal electrocution
20 September, 2022A construction company and a roofing company have pleaded guilty and were fined $600,000 and $450,000 following a fatal electrocution incident in 2019.
Contractor and electrician fined $30K
23 August, 2022An electrical contractor and electrician have been fined after wiring errors left parts of a Perth property unprotected against electrical hazards for five months.
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
09 August, 2022WA's energy safety regulator is urging consumers to use its online licence search to verify that businesses they engage to carry out electrical installing work hold a valid electrical contractor's licence.
Crackdown on non-compliant lighting equipment
02 August, 2022Lighting Council Australia has reported that significant rorting of the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme is occurring in the lighting upgrades market.
Praise for female-led construction project
19 July, 2022NECA has commended the ACT Govt's focus on gender equity following an announcement that Strathnairn Primary School will be a female-led construction project.
Powerline clearance fines to be issued in Vic
07 July, 2022Energy Safe Victoria now has the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils that do not keep trees safely clear of powerlines.
Energy co fined for placing customers at risk
06 July, 2022Endeavour Energy has paid seven infringement notices totalling $474,600 issued by the AER for putting vulnerable life support customers in NSW at risk.
