esaa welcomes new Minister for Resources and Energy
27 March, 2013The energy supply industry has welcomed the appointment of Gary Gray as the new federal Minister for Resources and Energy.
Clean energy investment back on target, says CEC
26 March, 2013The federal government’s review of the Renewable Energy Target has shown that the scheme is highly effective in driving the transition of the Australian energy sector, the Clean Energy Council has said.
NECA welcomes Queensland construction code plan
08 March, 2013NECA Queensland has welcomed a plan by the state government to establish a building and construction code of practice which is due to commence on 1 July 2013.
MEA supports new construction code to reduce industrial disputes
08 March, 2013Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has lent support to the Qld Government’s establishment of construction code guidelines to reduce the number of industrial disputes at work sites and said it looked forward to working with the government on its implementation.
Downlight warning sign
07 March, 2013In December 2012, the Australian/New Zealand Standard committee EL-001 released the second amendment to AS/NZS 3000:2007 (Wiring Rules).
Single compliance mark scheme begins
06 March, 2013The Australian Communications and Media Authority has today introduced a single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) to illustrate a device’s compliance with all applicable ACMA standards - telecommunications, radiocommunications, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic energy (EME).
New rules for the safe installation of optical fibre
14 February, 2013New rules for the safe installation of optical fibre communications in customer premises are part of a revised Australian Standard for telecommunications wiring published by Communications Alliance.
Important information for contractors in the building and construction industry
11 February, 2013From 1 July 2012, if you are a contractor in the building and construction industry, businesses in this industry will have to report to the ATO the total amount they have paid you each year for building and construction services.
Grasping green buildings
10 February, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessIn yet another sector of the industry riddled with acronyms and abbreviations, green buildings can be a minefield of confusing terminology. NABERS, Green Star, GBCA, BEECs, EUAs ... if you’ve wondered what it all means and why you need to know, then read on.
MEA issues scam warning for homeowners affected by storms
24 January, 2013Homeowners affected by storm damage in north Queensland and northern NSW should beware scammers and use only licensed, reputable electrical contractors for repair work, Master Electricians Australia has advised.
457 visas increase despite local job losses, says CFMEU
22 January, 2013The number of 457 visas granted in 2012 increased by 57%, despite job losses and a downturn in the local economy, the CFMEU has said.
AG seeks feedback on Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013It’s unfortunate that many of the chemicals that we use every day have also been used in terrorist attacks around the world, such as those in Bali, London, Mumbai and more recently in Oslo. In a bid to detect and prevent the use of chemicals in terrorist attacks, the Australian Attorney-General’s department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
Connection schemes the victim of red tape
10 January, 2013According to Master Electricians Australia, the discontinuation of Horizon Power’s Service Connect and Contractor Connect schemes was caused by additional auditing costs.
Permanent ban for NSW sparky prompts calls for safety measures
21 December, 2012Master Electricians Australia is urging contractors and tradies to employ stricter safety measures in the workplace following the announcement of a NSW electrician’s permanent ban.
New ACMA competency requirements for cablers
13 December, 2012New Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory requirements for cabling providers announced this past July will require cablers who perform specialised cabling work - namely optical fibre, structured or coaxial - to hold the necessary competencies relevant to that cabling work.
