Industry news
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NECA welcomes boost to apprenticeships and payroll tax relief in NSW Budget
Increased funding for vocational education and training (VET) and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the ... -
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licences
There are new requirements that will commence from 1 July for Queensland electrical contractor licences, which include additional training for qualified technical persons (QTP) ... -
Lack of progress on regulation schedule
A new regulation schedule to start soon is inconsistently applied, according to the lighting industry, as it has lead to confusion in the industry ... -
Tasmania signs up to support apprentice training
The National Electrical and Communcations Association (NECA) has applauded the Tasmanian Government’s actions in signing up to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF). “The decision ... -
Cabling competence: Are electricians qualified to install underground and aerial cabling?
The installation of underground and aerial cable is specialist work. Ian Millner talks to Paul Skelton about how a half-day of training can prevent ... -
Westpac releases Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index
Westpac has announced the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index has slipped into negative territory in June 2018 and is down 4.7% to 98.3. ... -
NECA welcomes company tax cuts
The proposed company tax cuts announced in the 2018/19 Federal Budget are in line with recommendations made by the National Electrical and Communications Association ... -
Legrand’s Compact One RCBO passes new regulatory standards
Legrand has announced its RCBOs have undergone verification testing and are compliant with Energy Safe Victoria’s new regulatory requirements. Legrand’s Compact One RCBO ... -
New guidelines will make connecting to the grid easier
Energy Networks Australia has today released the first of many guidelines for network companies to support the fair and efficient connection of solar and ... -
ATO announces Single Touch Payroll system will be introduced in July
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that Single Touch Payroll will be starting from 1 July 2018 for employers with 20 or more ...
