Qld Electrical Safety Act to be overhauled
17 May, 2023Queenslanders are invited to respond to key issues identified in a review of the Act, with their feedback determining what changes will be made.
MEA responds to federal Budget
16 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia is encouraging the government to think 'out of the box' when it comes to energy incentives.
R U OK? creates campaign for young apprentices
16 May, 2023Mateship is the focus of a new mental health campaign for apprentices and trainees.
Drillcut 360 online management system
11 May, 2023 | Supplied by: DrillcutDrillcut has launched a 'whole-of-project' online management system for Australia's electrical industry.
Companies partner to distribute UPS locally
10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: IPD Group LimitedIPD and Delta Electronics have announced their partnership for the distribution of uninterruptible power supplies in the Australian market.
Union welcomes support for workers affected by energy transition
09 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Mining and Energy UnionThe national Net Zero Authority will help workers in emissions-intensive sectors to access new employment and skills.
Vic safety body celebrates first electrician to complete new mandatory training
02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaEnergy Safe Victoria has renewed the electrical licence of the first electrician to complete the new Continuing Professional Development program.
Company issues fraudulent electrical safety certificates
11 April, 2023The contractor was found guilty of 47 instances where certificates included the names of electricians who did not carry out or supervise electrical works.
Nth Qld apprentice honoured for outstanding work
11 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol LimitedMitchell Cain has been named 'Electrical Apprentice of the Year – Mackay' at the 2023 Tec-NQ Apprentice of the Year Gala.
Energy sector survey: upcoming deadline
28 March, 2023The govt's Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER) survey aims to gain a detailed understanding of current and future workforce issues in the energy sector.
Qld Govt hones payment system for tradies
22 March, 2023The govt's latest move will balance continued protections for tradies with a suitable software solution for smaller builders feeling the strain of an at-capacity industry.
New CEO for Energy Networks Australia
21 March, 2023Dominique van den Berg has had an international career spanning more than 20 years in the energy sector.
Arc flash injury prompts safety reminder
21 March, 2023Qld's ESO is investigating an arc flash incident resulting in a worker sustaining burns while working on an energised electrical distribution board.
'Electrify everything': Schneider Electric Innovation Summit
15 March, 2023 by Katerina Sakkas | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe summit brought together industry leaders, inventors and technical experts to discuss digitalisation, electrification and innovating for sustainability.
Women's skills "essential" to energy transition
15 March, 2023AEMC Chair Anna Collyer has emphasised the importance of employing women to assist in the ongoing decarbonisation of the energy system.
