Amendments to the NSW Apprenticeship Act
19 January, 2018The NSW Apprenticeship Act has been amended to make it more responsive to the demands of the contemporary workplace.
Disciplinary action against electrical licence holders
16 January, 2018The Queensland Electrical Licensing Committee held disciplinary hearings in late 2017 reviewing incidents involving 14 licence holders.
Commercial lighting energy standard — feedback invited
13 December, 2017Standards New Zealand is inviting feedback on an updated energy standard for lighting in large buildings such as offices and industrial buildings.
Fast energy — five-minute settlement to start in 2021
01 December, 2017The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a final rule to change the settlement period for the electricity spot price from 30 minutes to five minutes, starting in 2021.
New regulations to improve safety for electricians
29 November, 2017The WA Government has introduced new legislation in order to improve the safety of electricians and other workers.
Asbestos compliance codes review
21 November, 2017Public comment is open on the proposed Managing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code and Removing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code that align with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, which took effect on 18 June 2017, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Lighting Council welcomes further consultation on MEPS for LEDs
15 November, 2017Lighting Council Australia has said that it has received a commitment from the federal government to undertake further industry consultation about new regulations planned for the lighting industry.
Industrial manslaughter — up to 20 years' jail and maximum $10m fine
01 November, 2017In October, the Queensland parliament passed the legislation that created the offence of industrial manslaughter. Simply put, it means: if you cost someone their life, you'll pay.
Sparkies welcome passage of Security of Payment Bill
30 October, 2017Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has welcomed the passage of legislation through the Queensland parliament that will guarantee payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry.
Amendments to the Electrical Safety Act
25 October, 2017Two important amendments have been made to the Electrical Safety Act 2002. These amendments directly target unsafe electrical work and unsafe electrical work practices and are in addition to existing penalties and disciplinary actions available under the Act.
CET ditched in favour of new policy
18 October, 2017The Turnbull government has decided to drop the Clean Energy Target in favour of new policy designed to deliver "more affordable and reliable electricity".
Wiring Rules — requirements for recessed luminaires and pool area installations
22 September, 2017The new edition of the Wiring Rules, due in early 2018, will include changes to the requirements of recessed luminaires and pool area installations.
Next steps agreed on battery storage standards
19 September, 2017Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia.
Better protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
18 September, 2017The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches.
NECA supports cladding report recommendations
11 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has supported the recommendations outlined in the Australian Senate's interim report on aluminium composite cladding, released as part of its inquiry into non-conforming building products.
