Bathroom renovator fined for risky, amateur electrical work
11 December, 2024A WA bathroom renovator has faced court for carrying out illegal electrical work that could have caused a fatality.
Electrical company fined $300K following worker's death
03 December, 2024The tragedy at a South Australian worksite resulted from a failure to take adequate steps to identify work hazards and to provide adequate training and safety documents.
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.
$35K fine for wiring error
29 October, 2024A WA couple were placed at risk of electric shock after an electrician's wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week.
Update to renewable energy connection standard
23 October, 2024The updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024.
$24K penalty for unprotected switchboard
22 October, 2024A Perth electrician and the company he owns have faced strong penalties for breaching WA's electrical licensing regulations.
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.
Company fined following electrical fatality
02 April, 2024A company has been fined $150K in Queensland's Cleveland Magistrates Court for failing to adhere to electrical safety regulations.
