$50K fine follows "blatant disregard for public safety"
05 March, 2025A former electrical contractor has been convicted of 15 offences under WA's electricity licensing regulations.
LCA calls for urgent action on exit signs
04 March, 2025Lighting Council Australia has launched a major campaign to change the National Construction Code's rules on photoluminescent exit signs.
HYDAC Leads the Way in AS/NZS 61439 Certified Electrical Solutions
28 February, 2025Compliance with electrical safety standards is not just a requirement — it's a necessity. HYDAC is at the forefront of this movement, with its AS/NZS 61439-certified electrical control panels.
WA updates safety guidelines for electrical workers and apprentices
04 February, 2025Western Australia's safety regulator, Building and Energy, has updated and amalgamated its safe work guidelines for electrical workers and apprentices.
Harsh penalties for non-compliant smart tech
24 January, 2025Last year, the European Union introduced a new regulation that will affect all manufacturers supplying connected electronic products to EU countries.
MEA protests terrace housing red tape
05 November, 2024A recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state.
Update to renewable energy connection standard
23 October, 2024The updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024.
Aircon company and technician fined
01 August, 2024WA's safety regulator has prosecuted a Northam air-conditioning company and one of its employees for carrying out unlicensed electrical work.
Hefty fine for switchgear importer
09 July, 2024The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued fines totalling $465,480 to the Australian arm of a multinational company.
Fire systems regulation under review in WA
05 June, 2024The review by Building and Energy will focus on regulation of fire systems installation work in apartment, commercial and industrial buildings.
LG provides enforceable undertaking to locate risky batteries
04 June, 2024There have been 15 incidents of property damage caused by the solar storage batteries, including a house in Victoria that was destroyed.
Lighting industry protests LED red tape
03 June, 2024LED regulations currently being proposed by the government will worsen Australia's cost of living crisis, according to Lighting Council Australia.
Electrical safety laws set to change in Qld
29 May, 2024The Queensland Government has introduced the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
Retailers caught selling unapproved electrical appliances
08 May, 2024People are advised to check for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM), which appears as a tick in a triangle, on all household electrical appliances.
AEMC acts to speed smart meter rollout
09 April, 2024The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a draft rule with the aim of accelerating the deployment of smart meters to energy customers by 2030.
