The Federal Governments revelation of a high-quality national electrical license has been welcomed by electricians, who have long campaigned for the move through the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).

Treasurer Jim Charles says the government will work with unions, business, states and territories to design a high-quality national electrical license.

ETU national secretary Michael Wright says he looks forward to working with government and industry to deliver a quality national license.

“Australia has some of the best electrical workers and highest electrical standards un the world and a national license must reflect that,” he says.

“We will work with government and industry on a licensing scheme that sets the global standard in this high-risk, fast-moving trade.”

Michael says that the license will be a “mark of quality and safety”.

“All Australians have the right to know that work performed by licensed Australian electricians has been performed safely and skilfully by a professional whose capability has been certified to the highest level,” he says.

“The national regime must put safety and quality at the centre of its design, reflecting bets practice from across the country.”