Award terms on casual conversion to change
13 October, 2021Under new National Employment Standards, award terms relating to casual conversion will change.
Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 program released
12 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Some of the region's leading critical communications and public safety experts will feature in the Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 conference program.
The COVID-safe rules for construction reopening
06 October, 2021With the Victorian construction industry reopening, the state government has issued advice about what workers need to do.
Shoddy solar installers fined by regulator
24 September, 2021Almost 150 infringement notices have been issued by Energy Safe Victoria for the incorrect or unsafe installation of solar panels over the past 15 months.
Construction industry closed, protests in Melbourne
22 September, 2021The Victorian Government has closed the construction industry for two weeks, due to COVID transmission concerns.
Lockdown "shattering" trade businesses: NECA
15 September, 2021The extension of Victoria's lockdown has been very damaging to small and medium trade businesses, according to NECA.
Construction COVID compliance blitz in Victoria
15 September, 2021A four-week blitz will be carried out on Victorian construction sites to ensure that they remain COVID safe.
5 handy tips for a versatile electrical business
10 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIn Australia's trades playground, now more than ever, electricians need to be agile and versatile to successfully operate year round.
ARBS postponed until August 2022
08 September, 2021 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdConcerns about COVID-19 outbreaks have led ARBS Exhibitions to reschedule the event to 16–18 August 2022.
Sexual harassment rates higher in resources sector
01 September, 2021More needs to be done to prevent sexual harassment in the resources and energy sector, according to Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA.
Can your employer force you to be vaccinated?
31 August, 2021As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, many are now beginning to question whether or not their employer can force them to get the jab.
Revised sports lighting standard
31 August, 2021Lighting standard AS 2560.2, Sports lighting, Part 2: Specific applications has been revised by Standards Australia.
Unsafe and unlicensed electrical workers face prosecution
25 August, 2021Five electrical workers have been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in one week.
Power tool incident kills construction worker
25 August, 2021A Brisbane construction worker died after using an unguarded angle grinder.
Company charged under Electrical Safety Act
18 August, 2021After a worker was fatally electrocuted during an incident in far north Queensland, a company was charged with industrial manslaughter.
