Industry News
Apprenticeship schemes ripe for exploitation
The new Federal Budget will do nothing to stem declining apprenticeship rates, says CFMEU. [ + ]
The lockdown effect: energy consumption shift revealed
Energy Networks Australia has been mapping the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on energy consumption. [ + ]
Economic support essential for electrical industry
The latest survey of the electrical and communications contracting industry indicates that the financial impact of COVID-19 has been ongoing. [ + ]
COVID lockdown increases pressure on network operators
Mobile network operators are under increasing strain as subscribers demand better connectivity during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. [ + ]
APS Industrial relocates Perth office
As of 14 September 2020, APS Industrial relocated its Perth office to 5 Glyde Court, Malaga. [ + ]
Warning issued over damaged switchboard wiring
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has conducted an investigation into several incidents where switchboard wiring had been damaged. [ + ]
Rebuilding electrical businesses post-COVID
Proposed insolvency laws that will enable businesses to financially rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by NECA. [ + ]
Halving net-zero emission costs with hydrogen
Hydrogen could achieve net-zero emissions at half the cost of electrification, a new report has found. [ + ]
Control Logic acquired by IPD
The move will bring together two organisations to create an entity that can now provide a complete end-to-end solution for existing and future customers. [ + ]
Calls for mandatory safety switches after shock incident
Properly installed safety switches could have prevented almost all recent electric shock incidents in South Australia, new research has found. [ + ]
Wiring Rules amendment open for comment
In order to further improve the safety of electrical installations, the Wiring Rules committee has created an amendment to the rules. [ + ]
Industry awards finalists revealed
The shortlist for the annual Energy Network Industry Innovation Award has been announced by Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Lighting industry rejects govt's R&D Bill
According to Lighting Council Australia, the Research and Development Tax Incentive Bill (2019) should be dropped by the government. [ + ]
$35K fine issued after excavator hits powerlines
A conviction and a $35,000 fine have been handed down to a Victorian quarry, after a safety incident involving powerlines. [ + ]
New data centre for Williamtown
Astra Aerolab has entered into an agreement with Leading Edge Data Centres to establish a dedicated world-class data centre onsite at Williamtown. [ + ]
