Warning issued against dangerous TPS cable being sold in NZ
30 August, 2017Australian electrical bodies have issued a warning regarding non-compliant and unsafe TPS cable being supplied and sold in New Zealand.
New standard for plugs and sockets released
30 August, 2017Standards Australia has released a new edition of the standard for plugs and sockets used in Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 3112, Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets.
Electricians support new product safety laws
28 August, 2017Master Electricians has announced its support for the Queensland Government's new product safety legislation that will strengthen laws against dangerous and dodgy products in the building industry.
Eaton appoints Power On as authorised integrator
28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton has appointed Power On Australia as its first authorised integrator of Eaton DC power solutions in Australia.
Master Electricians welcomes Security of Payment Bill
23 August, 2017Legislation to guarantee security of payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry has been welcomed by Master Electricians.
Battery install standard needs to change, claims CEC
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe energy storage industry is calling for changes to a draft technical standard released for comment by Standards Australia that requires energy storage units to be installed outside the home, according to the Clean Energy Council.
The Wiring Rules transition arrangements
16 August, 2017The new edition of AS/NZS Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) is expected to be published later this year.
2017 NECA Vic Excellence Awards announced
14 August, 2017The National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards.
Disciplinary action against three electrical workers
09 August, 2017Queensland's electrical safety regulator, the Electrical Safety Office, has taken disciplinary action against three electrical licence holders.
MBA urges contractors to make mental and physical health a priority
08 August, 2017Master Builders Australia is urging builders, contractors and tradies to make their physical and mental health a priority.
Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors named
07 August, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors and apprentices at its annual awards.
Cleantech Effect to focus on energy sustainability
04 August, 2017Peer-to-peer trading, microgrids and community-driven energy projects — are they key to future energy sustainability in our communities?
SAFETYconnect 2017 — compliance, safety and a high-voltage mock trial
03 August, 2017If you manufacture or import products to sell into Australian or international markets and would like to learn about product certification and compliance, then the two-day SAFETYconnect 2017 conference and exhibition is a must-attend event for you.
Switchboard safety — understand the risks
01 August, 2017Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical workers to carry out a risk assessment before removing switchboard panels.
Warren & Brown signs distribution deal with US company
31 July, 2017Warren & Brown Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with US-based QPC Fiber Optic Solutions to supply QPC's harsh environment and multifibre connectivity solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand.
