Storm in a sample cup: FWA’s decision on urine testing
20 August, 2012 by Alice RichardIs Fair Work Australia’s decision on urine testing a storm in a sample cup or is just taking the proverbial? The decision has drawn comment from all areas of industry, with unions and industry bodies all contributing their two cents’ worth.
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
10 August, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region.
Industry unhappy with Fair Work Act review
06 August, 2012The Fair Work Act Review Panel’s final report has been released, and the industry doesn’t seem to be happy. The industry associations such as The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), AMMA and the NSW Business Chamber have issued statements expressing concerns about the report.
Industry invited to comment on electrical infrastructure in flood-prone Qld areas
02 August, 2012Industry is being invited to comment on a recommendation for legislation that requires that electrical substations in buildings be located at or above the defined flood level in Queensland.
Austest Laboratories accredited for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2
01 August, 2012Austest Laboratories is now accredited for testing to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2 for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps in accordance with star rating requirements of the Voluntary Labelling Program administered by the Australian, state and territory and New Zealand Governments.
Austest Laboratories semi-anechoic EMC chamber for radiated emissions and immunity testing
01 August, 2012Austest Laboratories has announced the construction of a semi-anechoic EMC chamber for radiated emissions and immunity testing of electrical and electronic products and components at Castle Hill, NSW.
Austest Laboratories accredited for vibration and shock testing
01 August, 2012Austest Laboratories has obtained accreditation to provide fully accredited test reports to the following vibration and shock standards, including any customer-specific requirements that fall within its test capabilities. The standards are: AS 60068.2.6, IEC/EN/60068.2.6 Vibration; IEC/EN 61373, MIL-STD-810F Vibration; AS 60068-2-27, IEC/EN/60068-2-27 Shock; IEC/EN 61373, MIL-STD-810F Shock.
Australia considers implementing NZ lighting label
27 July, 2012 by Mansi GandhiAustralia is currently examining the option to implement the New Zealand Energy Star program for LED and CFL lighting, said Melanie Slade, Director, Lighting and Equipment Energy Efficiency, Australian Government in her recent keynote address at SPARC Design 2012.
Capitalising on the carbon price
27 July, 2012 by Romilly Madew*In a carbon-constrained economy, green building is the way of the future. And for people in electrical trades, this means staying ahead of the game by learning about emerging technologies and installation processes required to gain Green Star certification.
Austest Laboratories awarded contract with the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
25 July, 2012Austest Laboratories has been awarded the contract for check testing swimming pool pumps by the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Consultation opens on electrical licensing reform
18 July, 2012Consultation on the proposed reform of electrical occupations licensing has commenced and is set to close on 26 August, but may be extended.
RET should stay, says AuSES
11 July, 2012The Renewable Energy Target (RET) should not be dismantled, according to the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES).
IPART releases solar feed-in tariff recommendation for NSW
28 June, 2012IPART has determined that a “fair and reasonable” solar feed-in tariff for New South Wales consumers is in the range of 7.7 to 12.9 cents per kWh.
Master Electricians comments on changes to Qld solar scheme
27 June, 2012Master Electricians Australia has cautiously welcomed aspects of the changes to Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme but said a phase-out period would have benefited the solar industry.
Carbon tax countdown begins - are you ready?
25 June, 2012 by Elisa de Wit, Partner, Norton Rose LLPThe final countdown to the carbon tax has begun. This article details the key elements of the carbon price mechanism (CPM) and provides some last-minute prepation tips to help you get ready for 1 July 2012.
