$10K fine for aircon company
28 October, 2026A Perth air-conditioning repair company has appeared in court for carrying out unlicensed electrical work.
Vic launches major electrical apprenticeship program
28 October, 2026The SEC Academy aims to support 2000 apprentices over four years to bolster Victoria's energy workforce.
$70K fine for solar installer
19 October, 2026A Victorian electrical company has been convicted and fined for failing to implement fall protection measures at a Dandenong building site.
Aust solar-sharing tech wins top design prize
14 October, 2026SolShare, a rooftop solar technology developed by Melbourne company Allume Energy, has won the 2026 Australian Good Design Award of the Year.
Worker injured in powerline incident
14 October, 2026A Victorian crane company has been fined after one of its workers was severely burned when a crane made contact with a powerline.
What's influencing Australian attitudes towards EVs?
12 October, 2026National interest in electric vehicles has surged in recent years, according to NRMA Insurance's latest 'Changing Gears' report.
AEMC supports Commonwealth's $40m EV charging program
07 October, 2026A new draft rule from the Australian Energy Market Commission should pave the way for increased EV charging accessibility.
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.
