Contractors beware — be licensed or lose your right to payment
18 January, 2016 by Ren Niemann, Tony Roccisano and Annie Pang*If you contract to carry out work or services that you are not licensed to perform, your contract may be illegal and you may be prevented from obtaining payment under the BCIPA.
Hoverboard recalls highlight shonky electrical import standards
13 January, 2016The eighth hoverboard recall in Australia has highlighted poor electrical import standards, says Master Electricians Australia.
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
21 December, 2015A new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches.
VET reforms approved
11 December, 2015The federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers.
New law protects small businesses from unfair contracts
02 December, 2015A new law that takes effect on 12 November 2016 will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts.
Regulatory compliance updates
23 November, 2015Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update.
Man's body found in roof cavity
17 November, 2015A man's body has been found in a roof cavity in Sydney, the result of possible electrocution, prompting more safety messages about working with live electricity.
Aussie businesses taking risks when it comes to compliance
17 November, 2015Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having employment contracts or adequate workplace policies in place, a new survey has found.
Organisations invited to join EXITCYCLE
12 November, 2015Organisations in Queensland are being invited to become signatories to lighting recycling program EXITCYCLE.
Nominations for electrical committee positions
11 November, 2015The Queensland Government's Electrical Safety Office is seeking nominations for committee members for the Electrical Safety Education Committee and Electrical Equipment Committee.
Risk mitigation
10 November, 2015 by Paul Stathis, CEOCabling designers and installers have various insurance policies to militate against potential risks, but what about mitigating risks from insurance companies themselves?
Changes to product registration under GEMS
04 November, 2015Product registration has been made easier for importers, manufacturers and suppliers thanks to recent changes introduced to the GEMS registration system.
Anti-dumping reforms level the playing field
02 November, 2015Australia has reformed its anti-dumping system effective from today with an aim to level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.
Apprentice death is a tragic reminder: NECA
26 October, 2015The death of a young apprentice in Victoria has prompted the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) to remind all electrical apprentices, electricians and contractors about the dangers of working with live electricity.
Electricians put on notice to replace faulty Infinity cables
19 October, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace dangerous Infinity electrical cables that were installed in up to 40,000 homes and businesses throughout Australia.
