Rebuilding electrical businesses post-COVID
30 September, 2020Proposed insolvency laws that will enable businesses to financially rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by NECA.
Control Logic acquired by IPD
29 September, 2020 | Supplied by: IPD Group LimitedThe move will bring together two organisations to create an entity that can now provide a complete end-to-end solution for existing and future customers.
Wiring Rules amendment open for comment
23 September, 2020In order to further improve the safety of electrical installations, the Wiring Rules committee has created an amendment to the rules.
Industry awards finalists revealed
23 September, 2020The shortlist for the annual Energy Network Industry Innovation Award has been announced by Energy Networks Australia.
Lighting industry rejects govt's R&D Bill
22 September, 2020According to Lighting Council Australia, the Research and Development Tax Incentive Bill (2019) should be dropped by the government.
Calls for improvement of AEMO governance framework
15 September, 2020Improvements to the governance framework for the Australian Energy Market Operator are needed to achieve national energy goals, a new report has found.
Man dies on roof after suspected electrocution
09 September, 2020A man thought to be a professional tradesman has died while working alone on a roof in Queensland after a suspected electrocution.
Keysight hosts virtual industry events
03 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe virtual 2020 Keysight World events have been designed to deliver the latest in industry, design and test trends.
Energy Safe introduces lineworker licensing
02 September, 2020The licensing of lineworkers and a CPD requirement for licensed electrical workers will soon be introduced by Energy Safe Victoria.
Online training for technical leaders
02 September, 2020As part of the Comms Connect Virtual Series, Trevor Manning from TMC Global will be hosting online training for technical leaders.
ABB appoints IPD as preferred distributor
26 August, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdIPD and ABB have announced a strategic partnership that will officially commence on 1 September 2020.
ARBS postponed until 2022
25 August, 2020 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdAustralian HVAC&R and building services exhibition ARBS has been postponed again until 2022.
Electrical industry revises COVID-19 code of practice
12 August, 2020A code of practice developed by Master Electricians Australia has been revised in light of increased COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.
Disciplinary action taken over unsafe electrical work
07 August, 2020Action has been taken by the Electrical Licensing Committee against six electrical licence holders in May and June 2020.
COVID-19 cases must be reported to WorkSafe
04 August, 2020It is now a requirement for employers to notify WorkSafe Victoria immediately once a worker receives a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
