Electrical retailers fined for non-compliant appliances
15 April, 2025Two Perth retailers have received fines of $5000 each after inspectors found most of the electrical appliances on sale lacked the required safety certification.
Should businesses choose in-house or third-party manufacturing?
08 April, 2025 by Cathy Brand, Chief Executive Officer, Brooks AustraliaCompanies must evaluate their specific needs, goals and capabilities before committing to a manufacturing model.
Electrician fined $15K for bullying and sexual harassment
25 March, 2025The Victorian electrical contractor repeatedly engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour towards a young female apprentice.
WA network operator slapped with $220K fine
19 March, 2025Western Power has been fined for actions that caused two people to receive electric shocks and left a neighbourhood at risk.
$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.
