Small business package passes Senate
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationContractors and other small businesses are now guaranteed access to the $20,000 asset write-off and 1.5% tax cut with the government's Small Business package passing the Senate.
CEDA report: more than five million Aussie jobs gone in 10 to 15 years
17 June, 2015More than five million jobs — almost 40% of Australian jobs that exist today — have a moderate to high chance of dying out in the next 10 to 15 years due to new technology, a report released yesterday has claimed.
ASG Integracom telecommunications courses
11 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ASG IntegracomThe ASG Integracom courses, suitable for telecommunications and electrical professionals, are designed to satisfy the new ACMA cabling requirements.
Engineers Australia announces line-up for Future Tech Forum
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectThe inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers, covering a range of topics in energy, networks, process and instrumentation industries.
Apprentice numbers cause for concern
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationRecently released data highlighting a big drop in technical and trade apprentice and traineeships is a cause for concern and action, said the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Prysmian wins award for product innovation
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDThe Prysmian Group has won the Frost & Sullivan 2015 European New Product Innovation Award for its BendBrightXS optical fibre.
First delegate registered for NECA South Africa Conference 2016
03 June, 2015The first delegate for NECA's 2016 Industry Conference in South Africa has been registered following the announcement of prize winners from the 2015 Market Monitor draw in Canberra.
Adelaide Uni to develop energy storage knowledge bank
03 June, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility.
Warning for electricians: asbestos safety guide
02 June, 2015Electricians and other tradespeople, including communication workers, are warned against working in known asbestos-contaminated properties with the release of a new asbestos safety guide.
Seven principles of effective injury management
28 May, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover QueenslandQueenslanders are returning to work at an average rate of 90% after a workplace injury, according to WorkCover Queensland, but continuing to strive for a higher average 'stay at work' rate (around 50% in 2013-2014) may have more positive outcomes for both workers and employers.
SPARC international lighting event opens today
27 May, 2015The doors have opened to SPARC, Australia's premier lighting event for the international lighting community.
Opera House goes green for Vivid LIVE
22 May, 2015The Sydney Opera House will be carbon neutral for the 10 nights of Vivid LIVE, as part of Vivid Sydney, through a number of green initiatives that will reduce the environmental impact of the upcoming annual music and light festival.
Stronger vigilance needed on non-compliant products
21 May, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe trade in counterfeit and non-compliant products that fail to conform to Australian standards is posing a threat to the sustainability of Australia's electrical contracting industry, says the CEO of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
RET deal struck
18 May, 2015The Coalition and Labor have finally reached a deal on the Renewable Energy Target (RET) after the Abbott government dropped plans for two-yearly reviews.
Budget provides opportunities for installers
15 May, 2015The announcement in the recently released federal Budget that small businesses stand to receive significant tax breaks for business purchases has already seen a flow-on effect of companies positioning their products for businesses to easily take advantage of the tax concessions.
