National licensing delayed - electrical, plumbing, gasfitting, refrigeration and property occupations first affected
26 April, 2012The introduction of national licensing will now start in 2013. This first wave of licences to be affected includes electrical, plumbing and gasfitting, refrigeration and air conditioning, and property occupations.
Spirent to acquire Mu Dynamics
22 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdSpirent Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Mu Dynamics, based in Sunnyvale, California, for a cash consideration of $40m.
Turnbull’s NBN plan “technologically illiterate”, claims CEPU
20 April, 2012The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) has criticised Malcolm Turnbull’s plans to cut back the National Broadband Network (NBN) from fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) to fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) should the Coalition win government in 2013, calling the plans “technologically illiterate”.
CFL market to reach $14 billion by 2020, report predicts
20 April, 2012The compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) market is set to flourish in the next few years, according to a report published by business intelligence company GlobalData. Increased demand for energy-efficient lighting coupled with the increasing compatibility of CFLs with existing lighting infrastructure is causing a steep rise in the market for new lamps and replacements.
Master Electricians criticises ACTU’s plan to double apprentice wages
19 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has criticised ACTU President Ged Kearney’s call to double apprentice wages, claiming that it would “destroy the apprenticeship system” and end training opportunities for young Australians.
Narda EFA-300 and ELT-400 electromagnetic field measuring devices
19 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbHNarda Safety Test Solutions has available two low-frequency electromagnetic field measuring devices with evaluation conforming to ICNIRP 2010, the EFA-300 and the ELT-400.
Government announces full support of CEFC Review recommendations
18 April, 2012The Gillard Government has announced its full support for all of the recommendations of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review. The review was conducted to advise on the design of the $10 billion CEFC, which will provide funding for renewable energy, low emissions and energy efficiency technology.
AuSES welcomes CEFC report
18 April, 2012The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has welcomed the release of a Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review Report, but said the government now needs to introduce legislation formally establishing the CEFC.
Q-Cells Australia continues operations
17 April, 2012Photovoltaics company Q-Cells Australia will continue operations, despite the preliminary insolvency procedure of its parent company, Germany-based Q-Cells SE.
Apprentice electricians visit Canberra to campaign for fair wages
17 April, 2012Apprentice electricians are visiting Parliament House as part of their campaign to increase apprentice electrician wages, which can be as low as $225 per week for a first-year apprentice.
Apprentices optimistic after meeting with Skills Minister
17 April, 2012Following a meeting with Skills Minister Chris Evans, apprentice electricians are feeling optimistic about the Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) campaign to increase apprentice electrician wages.
East Solar Expo & Conference registration now open
16 April, 2012Registration for the East Solar Expo & Conference has opened. The event is free to attend, but registration is essential. It will be held over 21-22 August at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Banner Engineering 2012 product catalogue
13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdMicromax Sensors & Automation has released the Banner Engineering 2012 product catalogue, offered in both full-colour print and an interactive online version.
WorkCover NSW Safety Alert for working on electrical circuits in conduits
12 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWWorkCover NSW has issued a Safety Alert for working on electrical circuits in conduits, reminding electrical workers of the dangers of cutting electrical conduits that are in service as the conduits may contain multiple circuits.
Green by name, green by nature: New CEO for Clean Energy Council
12 April, 2012The Clean Energy Council has a new Chief Executive Officer. David Green comes to the position after more than two decades of working on clean energy policy in the UK.
