MPower appoints Linix Lighting as Qld agent
08 September, 2017MPower has appointed Linix Lighting Solutions as its Queensland agent for BARDIC emergency lighting products and systems.
New requirements for sleeving of conductors
05 September, 2017The Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 (the Wiring Rules) is being updated and due to be published later this year. The new version of the Wiring Rules will include some changes to the requirements of sleeving of conductors and clarification on the segregation of different electrical installations, according to an update by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
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05 September, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessAll electrical equipment offered for sale in Australia and New Zealand is required to meet a range of essential safety criteria under Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) regulations.
NECA urges rethink on Industrial Manslaughter laws
04 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws.
NECA WA 2017 award winners announced
04 September, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced winners of the 2017 NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards.
New standard for plugs and sockets released
30 August, 2017Standards Australia has released a new edition of the standard for plugs and sockets used in Australia and New Zealand, AS/NZS 3112, Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets.
AER releases draft demand management incentive scheme
30 August, 2017The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is requesting views from stakeholders on the draft incentive scheme to improve demand management in electricity networks.
Utility leaders to gather in Melbourne
30 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Clarion Events Pte LtdIf you provide data or communication network services to the utility sectors, regional councils or commercial and industrial markets in the water or power management space, then the Australian Utility Week (AUSUW) is a must-attend event for you.
Warning issued against dangerous TPS cable being sold in NZ
30 August, 2017Australian electrical bodies have issued a warning regarding non-compliant and unsafe TPS cable being supplied and sold in New Zealand.
Eaton appoints Power On as authorised integrator
28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton has appointed Power On Australia as its first authorised integrator of Eaton DC power solutions in Australia.
Electricians support new product safety laws
28 August, 2017Master Electricians has announced its support for the Queensland Government's new product safety legislation that will strengthen laws against dangerous and dodgy products in the building industry.
Master Electricians welcomes Security of Payment Bill
23 August, 2017Legislation to guarantee security of payments to small and medium businesses in the building and construction industry has been welcomed by Master Electricians.
Battery install standard needs to change, claims CEC
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe energy storage industry is calling for changes to a draft technical standard released for comment by Standards Australia that requires energy storage units to be installed outside the home, according to the Clean Energy Council.
The Wiring Rules transition arrangements
16 August, 2017The new edition of AS/NZS Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) is expected to be published later this year.
2017 NECA Vic Excellence Awards announced
14 August, 2017The National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards.
