Green initiatives that will affect electrical regulations
04 April, 2011 by Paul Stathis
Regulatory impact statements (RIS) published with new regulations in Australia generally state that mandatory changes of any kind are carefully scrutinised before they are imposed, to minimise their impost on both industry and the community. That situation is true with regard to electrical regulations, where most mandated requirements revolve around electrical safety. Few mandatory energy-efficiency regulations are enforced upon us.
RoHS II gathers momentum
31 March, 2011
The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010 and the publication of the directive is expected in the first half of 2011.
Snakes, bees and cars without drivers cause power havoc
31 March, 2011
A report on energy management identified Queensland as the state with the greatest number of power outages in 2010.
ACT construction industry booming
30 March, 2011
The latest ACT Government report presents a positive outlook for the construction industry in Canberra.
Latest greenhouse and energy data
24 March, 2011
The latest greenhouse and energy data has been published by the federal government.
Townsville to maximise NBN opportunities
23 March, 2011
The Queensland Government has appointed a Digital Business Development Officer to help Townsville prepare for the National Broadband Network.
Rehiring safety staff after the GFC
22 March, 2011
Cutbacks are irrational during financially stressful periods as they only amplify skill shortages when conditions return to normal, which in turn hinders recovery. Much of Australia’s business community is now experiencing that costly scenario, as it endeavours to attract quality safety professionals, among other skilled personnel, to their businesses.
Flood hero presented with overseas scholarship by Queensland governor
22 March, 2011
A young Queensland electrician was recently recognised for his efforts to restore power during Brisbane’s floods.
ICRC advice on ACT feed-in tariff premium pricing
22 March, 2011
The ACT Government recently released information from the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission about the ACT’s feed-in tariff scheme.
Government responds positively to NRSET
18 March, 2011
Australian Industry Group welcomes the government’s positive response to the National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce.
Safety switch could have prevented tragic death
18 March, 2011
NECA agrees with the coroner who finds that the tragic death of a child could have been prevented if a wet extension cord had had a safety switch installed.
Tyco Electrical & Metal Products becomes stand-alone business
08 March, 2011
Having been sold off late last year, the Tyco Electrical & Metal Products business unit has undergone a name change to reflect its new ownership.
Clipsal 2011 eCatalogue Edition 2
08 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Edition 2 of the Clipsal 2011 eCatalogue electronic trade product guide CD contains product descriptions, images and up-to-date product related information, including brochures and installation instructions.
Emona 2011 test instruments catalogue
08 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
The 2011 Emona test instruments catalogue includes instrumentation and equipment for the electronics industry, industrial service and plant maintenance, industrial electrical and electrical contracting, and life sciences laboratories.
Spirent to acquire the Fanfare Group
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd
Spirent has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held The Fanfare Group for a cash consideration of $15 million.
