COAG rejects proposed national electrical licensing scheme
16 December, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationCOAG's refusal to sign off on the proposed national electrical licensing scheme has been welcomed by NECA. NECA says the proposal was not supported by industry and would have undermined electrical safety across Australia.
Royal Commission an opportunity to prevent future tragedies: MEA
13 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe announcement of the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program has been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia. The industry body says the Royal Commission is an opportunity to prevent similar deaths in the future.
NECA Skills Centre teacher wins Trade Teacher of the Year Award
12 December, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationKevin Stevens has won the NECA Trade Teacher of the Year Award 2013. Stevens, a training coordinator at NECA Skills Centre Victoria, was presented with the award at a ceremony in Sydney last week.
UGE and Solar Juice form strategic partnership
11 December, 2013Urban Group Energy (UGE) and Solar Juice have announced a strategic partnership that the companies say will benefit retail solar businesses throughout the country.
Koch Industries acquires Molex Incorporated
11 December, 2013Koch Industries has acquired global electronic components company Molex Incorporated for US$7.2 billion.
Middy's and NECA award $90K worth of scholarships
05 December, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationMiddy's Electrical & Data, in conjunction with NECA, has awarded $90,000 worth of scholarships to 12 electrical contractors from Victoria and Tasmania.
SolarReserve opens Perth office
04 December, 2013SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale CSP and PV projects, with an emphasis on opportunities in the off-grid mining sector.
Master Electricians goes west
03 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians has opened new headquarters in Perth, officially expanding into Western Australia.
Tips to beat the heat this summer
03 December, 2013As temperatures start to rise, WorkCover NSW is encouraging businesses to ensure their workers are protected when working in the heat.
SkillsTech makes BRW Most Innovative Companies list
02 December, 2013SkillsTech Australia has made the BRW 50 Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row. The company is the only training organisation to make the prestigious list.
NECA awards top apprentices
02 December, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has celebrated the successes of the next generation of electrical contractors at the annual National Electrical Apprentices Awards.
ETU condemns plans to privatise public infrastructure
29 November, 2013The Abbott government's plan to incentivise states to sell off public infrastructure to private interests has been condemned by the ETU. "This is all about selling out the future for a quick buck today," said ETU National Secretary Allen Hicks.
Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
28 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdDaman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.
ACCC deliberates on NBN Co's varied Special Access Undertaking
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdIf the ACCC accepts the SAU, it will form a key part of the regulatory framework governing the price and other terms by which NBN Co supplies services over its fibre, wireless and satellite networks to telecommunications companies.
Backup power supply for NBN - invitation for public comment
27 November, 2013The ACMA has invited comment on the regulatory safeguards that should apply as NBN moves to introduce optional battery backup for most new NBN fibre connections.
