New Wiring Rules become mandatory from 1 January 2019
21 December, 2018The National Electrical and Contractors Association (NECA) is reminding electrical contractors that AS/NZS 3000:2018 becomes mandatory from 1 January 2019.
Upcoming changes to NCC 2019
14 December, 2018With the new year quickly approaching, the Australian Building Codes Board has outlined how the 2019 National Construction Code differs from the 2016 edition.
Hydrogen standards to guide Australia's future energy
13 December, 2018Standards Australia has been working on developing hydrogen standards as Australia transitions to a low-carbon future.
Action needed to prevent non-payment of subbies
29 November, 2018The Australian Subcontractors Association is urging the government to provide better protection for subcontractors following the collapse of engineering firm RCR Tomlinson.
New standard for energy-efficient air conditioning
28 November, 2018Standards Australia has published a new standard that sets out specific requirements for the design, selection, installation, commissioning and maintenance of energy-efficient residential air conditioning.
A wholistic approach to long-term project success
01 November, 2018Partnering with an end-to-end provider enables experienced and highly trained specialists to manage installation on projects from beginning to end.
MEA calls for better electrical safety in Victoria
11 October, 2018MEA is urging all political parties in the upcoming Victorian election to lift electrical safety standards and introduce mandatory safety switches on all circuits on all properties.
Industry welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
21 September, 2018New legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for students against the inappropriate actions of some unscrupulous VET providers.
Q&A: New Wiring Rules and switchboards
14 September, 2018The six-month transition period for the new Wiring Rules Standard (AS/NZS 3000:2018) ends in January 2019. This article provides insights on key changes related to switchboards.
Energy management standard ISO 50001 updated
31 August, 2018ISO 50001, the flagship international standard for improving energy performance, has just been updated.
Push to extend unfair contract laws to include insurance
30 August, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has supported the extension of unfair contract terms legislation to include insurance contracts.
What's your state's position at the crucial National Energy Guarantee meeting?
10 August, 2018 by Tony Wood, Grattan InstituteState and territory energy ministers will hold a crucial meeting today with their federal counterpart Josh Frydenberg.
Electricity and gas meter self-reads a step closer
10 August, 2018The AEMC has made a draft determination which, if implemented, will give consumers the right to request an inaccurately estimated energy bill be adjusted in accordance with the customer's own reading of their electricity or gas meter.
Smart Cities Council welcomes standards update
10 August, 2018The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released new international standards for measuring and improving the performance of cities.
New cabling standards — what you need to know
07 August, 2018 by Paul Stathis, CEO BICSI South PacificWith a number of new cabling standards primed for release this year, 2018 will be a big year for the ICT industry.
