Mr Fluffy address list made public
30 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association1021 Canberra home addresses that have been confirmed to contain loose-filled asbestos will become public this week.
Exploited workers paid $7, forced into cramped housing before being thrown out, a Senate Inquiry hears
26 June, 2015Sacked and exploited workers will be heard at a Senate Inquiry today investigating claims of temporary visa abuse.
Launch of Working Safely at Height Campaign
24 June, 2015Join industry professionals at the launch of the Working Safely at Height Campaign on 9 July in Canberra.
Omron signs new automation partnership
24 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron has signed a new partnership agreement with Alliance Automation to supply automation equipment over the next two years.
ENA Regulation Seminar 2015 — program and registration now available
22 June, 2015Interested in hearing from industry experts on regulatory opportunities for the energy networks sector? Registrations are now open for the upcoming ENA Regulation Seminar 2015 to be held in Brisbane.
Small business package passes Senate
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationContractors and other small businesses are now guaranteed access to the $20,000 asset write-off and 1.5% tax cut with the government's Small Business package passing the Senate.
CEDA report: more than five million Aussie jobs gone in 10 to 15 years
17 June, 2015More than five million jobs — almost 40% of Australian jobs that exist today — have a moderate to high chance of dying out in the next 10 to 15 years due to new technology, a report released yesterday has claimed.
ASG Integracom telecommunications courses
11 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ASG IntegracomThe ASG Integracom courses, suitable for telecommunications and electrical professionals, are designed to satisfy the new ACMA cabling requirements.
Engineers Australia announces line-up for Future Tech Forum
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectThe inaugural Engineers Australia Future Tech Forum, part of the ACI Connect conference being held in Sydney in August, will feature a strong line-up of expert speakers, covering a range of topics in energy, networks, process and instrumentation industries.
Apprentice numbers cause for concern
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationRecently released data highlighting a big drop in technical and trade apprentice and traineeships is a cause for concern and action, said the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Prysmian wins award for product innovation
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDThe Prysmian Group has won the Frost & Sullivan 2015 European New Product Innovation Award for its BendBrightXS optical fibre.
First delegate registered for NECA South Africa Conference 2016
03 June, 2015The first delegate for NECA's 2016 Industry Conference in South Africa has been registered following the announcement of prize winners from the 2015 Market Monitor draw in Canberra.
Adelaide Uni to develop energy storage knowledge bank
03 June, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility.
Warning for electricians: asbestos safety guide
02 June, 2015Electricians and other tradespeople, including communication workers, are warned against working in known asbestos-contaminated properties with the release of a new asbestos safety guide.
Seven principles of effective injury management
28 May, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover QueenslandQueenslanders are returning to work at an average rate of 90% after a workplace injury, according to WorkCover Queensland, but continuing to strive for a higher average 'stay at work' rate (around 50% in 2013-2014) may have more positive outcomes for both workers and employers.
