Budget 2013-14: regional funding for apprentices
15 May, 2013Australians looking for work and businesses looking for apprentices in areas doing it tough will benefit from an extra $19.2m from the Australian Government to better link job seekers with employers.
Green Star rating tool for public buildings helps keep budgets in the black
15 May, 2013After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the Green Star - Public Building v1 rating tool.
Check up on DIY electrical work, MEA urges WA government
14 May, 2013The Western Australian government needs to take unlicensed and illegal electrical work more seriously and direct more inspection resources to deter unsafe DIY electrical work, Master Electricians Australia says.
Eaton joins EMC Technology Partner Program
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdDiversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has joined the EMC Technology Partner Program. Eaton will apply the developmental resources provided by the program to design integrated power management solutions that help IT and data centre professionals to enhance uptime and business continuity.
Two solar retailers sued for false claims
10 May, 2013The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued proceedings against P & N (Euro Solar) and Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing (Australian Solar Panel) over allegedly false or misleading claims about the country of origin of the solar panels they supply.
Security industry leaders recognised
09 May, 2013The growing role performed by the private security industry was recognised at the recently held 18th Annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence.
MEA launches new membership category
07 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has launched a new category of membership that offers nationwide industry support to contractors and businesses within the electrical and wider sectors.
Helping contractors stay one step ahead
07 May, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIn a constantly evolving industry, it has always been critical for electrical contracting businesses to stay one step ahead of the game. Whether in keeping up to date with industry news or with regulatory changes, there are numerous administration duties that need to be taken care of on top of the day-to-day running of a business.
New Zealand releases final draft of telco security legislation
07 May, 2013The New Zealand Government has released the final draft of a Bill expected to modernise telecommunications security legislation.
Safety switches needed in Qld homes, says MEA
07 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called on the Queensland Government to order the immediate legislation of safety switches as mandatory in all Queensland homes following a review of the state’s electrical safety regulations.
Electrical equipment for machine safety
07 May, 2013 by Morand Fachot, IEC etechAny industrial machine that may cause accidents must be safeguarded. The addition of electrical equipment such as electromechanical sensors and switches that can activate safeguarding mechanisms - to keep operators at a safe distance or halt operation automatically in case of danger - can prevent accidents occurring or reduce their severity.
Allied Telesis promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director
07 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdAllied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/ethernet switching solutions, has promoted Scott Penno to APAC Marketing Director
Victorian First Home Owner Grant will benefit contractors, says MEA
06 May, 2013The Victorian Government’s plan to increase the First Home Owner Grant will have positive flow-on effects for small electrical contractors in Victoria, Master Electricians Australia says.
ABB to power one of Africa’s largest PV solar plants
03 May, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAutomation and technology group ABB has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
New Zealand makes Ultra Fast Broadband installation easier
03 May, 2013Arranging fibre installation for Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice.
