Industry News
NECA announces national award winners
The nation's top winners of NECA's National Excellence Awards have been announced for 2015. [ + ]
New guide and study shows what's in store for our energy future
A home energy storage safety guide and safety report released by the Clean Energy Council and CSIRO explore what is in store for Australia's energy future. [ + ]
Safety recall Mitsubishi Triton
Mitsubishi Motors Australia is advising owners of the Triton 16MY MQ — fitted with genuine accessory tow bar (kits) part numbers MZ350452 and MZ350552 — that the Compliance Label does not comply with the marking requirements in either ADR 62/02 or AS4177.1. Specifically the towing loads do not match the specifications for 16MY MQ Triton. [ + ]
Service Stream selects IFS mobile ERP
Global enterprise applications company IFS has announced a $2 million agreement with Service Stream, provider of essential network services to the Australian telecommunications and utility industries. [ + ]
Small house big on sustainability
Melbourne's 5x4 Hayes Lane Project in East Melbourne sends a powerful message about the future importance of solar energy, says NECA. [ + ]
Registrations close today for energy storage masterclasses
Registrations close today for energy storage training events across the major capital cities, which will include sessions on understanding off grid, ESS and hybrid storage solutions. [ + ]
Electrotechnology industry award announced
The coveted Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award has been awarded by NECA to a Western Australian recipient for the second year running. [ + ]
Regulatory compliance updates
Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update. [ + ]
Investigation uncovers counterfeit brake pads
In a win for consumers, Toyota Australia's recent investigation into counterfeit brake pads has resulted in an online supplier recalling the parts. The decision comes after brake pads falsely advertised as Toyota genuine products were found to contain asbestos. Asbestos has been banned from use in brake pads sold in Australia since 2003. [ + ]
ACCC calls out unfair contracts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to closely review the standard form contracts they use when dealing with other businesses. [ + ]
Panasonic appoints new security systems national manager
Panasonic has announced the appointment of Daniel Sultana as national manager – security systems. [ + ]
More fines for CFMEU
The Minister for Employment, Senator Michaelia Cash has released comment on the Federal Court decision to impose penalties on the Construction Division of the CFMEU. [ + ]
New course for working safely with asbestos
Tradespeople can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program for workers who come into contact with the dangerous substance. [ + ]
Aussie businesses taking risks when it comes to compliance
Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having employment contracts or adequate workplace policies in place, a new survey has found. [ + ]
Man's body found in roof cavity
A man's body has been found in a roof cavity in Sydney, the result of possible electrocution, prompting more safety messages about working with live electricity. [ + ]