Features
-
Accessing the government rebate for solar lighting upgrades
Queensland-based electricians are eligible for solar lighting rebates for their business customers. Jamie Janides explains how it works and how business customers can access up to ... -
What does AS IEC 61032:2023 mean for electricians on the tools?
The standard that looks after the protection of persons and equipment by enclosures has recently been updated. Phil Tann looks into what it means for electricians ... -
A tale of two switchboards
The recently published Amendment 3 to the Wiring Rules deals in the main with switchboards and there are plans to revise our switchboard standard in the ... -
How to rewire your admin for a more efficient business
Sparkies power homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Despite providing this essential service, they face a large hurdle not in the form of wires and circuits, but in ... -
PV waste report: Bigger and better solar panel recycling centres needed
A new report on solar panel recycling has recommended a raft of measures including the establishment of large waste facilities in five big Australian cities by ... -
Calls for Federal funding of EELS could lead to more renewable installations
The Federal Government has been called to fund the Electrify Everything Loan Scheme (EELS), a loan proposal developed by Rewiring Australia market transformation manager Francis Vierboom. ... -
Cementing the role of women in construction
The demand for highly skilled construction labour, particularly those who are savvy and comfortable with technology, continues to grow. And women are stepping in, not only ... -
Proposed new ‘Closing the Loopholes’ laws – Fair Work Act
Changes in employment law continue apace, particularly targeting employees’ pay and terms and conditions at work. Paul Cott from Law in Lydiard Lawyers provides an important ... -
Got tax questions? Know where to find them
Tradies are the backbone of Australia – keeping our country running, getting buildings built, and making sure essential services like water and electricity keep flowing. It’s ... -
Defibrillators: An essential tool that electricians need
Defibrillators are an essential piece of equipment that all electricians should carry with them or have on a work site. Sean Carroll finds out what is ...
