Pilot program supports women into electrical careers
28 September, 2026'She Means' is an Australian initiative aiming to increase female participation in industries where women make up less than 30% of the workforce.
What's on at Comms Connect Melbourne?
21 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Taking place on 14–15 Oct, the major conference and expo for critical communications professionals has much to interest those who work within the electrical, comms and data sectors.
Electrician fined for licence breach
16 September, 2026A Perth electrical worker has been fined $4500 for posing as an electrical contractor.
$100K fine for repeated failure to address fall risk
09 September, 2026A solar installer has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act and OHS Regulations.
WA boosts electrical training at regional TAFEs
07 September, 2026As part of its Made in WA plan, the WA Govt is expanding training opportunities at South Regional TAFE campuses via a $1.15m investment.
Former electrical contractor faces court
07 September, 2026The legal action comes after five employees approached the FWO for assistance between August 2021 and August 2023.
Vic tackles falls risk in solar sector
02 September, 2026WorkSafe and Solar Victoria are working together to strengthen compliance and enforcement activity on worksites.
Electrical inspector found to have issued false certifications
31 August, 2026The man was convicted and fined $5000 for lying to Victoria's energy safety regulator.
Paul Vickers to head operations at OptiGrid
26 August, 2026 | Supplied by: OptigridVickers previously led delivery of the Territory Dispatch Engine, a critical infrastructure program in the Northern Territory valued at over $40 million.
Why Australia's fire safety future needs more women
24 August, 2026 by Cathy Brand, Chief Executive Officer, Brooks Australia | Supplied by: Brooks AustraliaOne of the biggest challenges facing the industry isn't technological: it's human.
$35K fine after home exposed to live wiring
24 August, 2026WA's safety regulator said it was lucky the hazards were discovered before any potentially lethal consequences.
Network operator charged over transmission line risks
24 August, 2026The operator allegedly failed to inform landholders about low-clearance transmission lines on their properties and how to operate safely around them.
$40K fine for fall prevention failure
19 August, 2026A Victorian electrical company received a steep fine after it failed to provide fall protection for an apprentice working on a roof.
$23K penalty for false declaration of apprentice experience
10 August, 2026A Perth business was ordered to pay more than $23,000 in fines and costs following prosecution by WA’s electrical safety regulator.
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
05 August, 2026Electrification, industry and the AI/data centre surge are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market.
