News
-
Automotive qualifications recognised for Refrigerant Handling License (RHL)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has adapted its regulations to require automotive qualifications from automotive industry professionals that require a license ... -
LCA launches campaign to change NCC rules on exit signs
The Lighting Council of Australia (LCA) has launched a campaign to change the National Construction Code’s rules on exit signs. Currently, battery back up signs must ... -
Former electrical contractor given $50,000 fine for disregarding public safety
A former electrical contractor in Western Australia has received a $50,000 fine for notification delays that prevented timely safety inspections of electrical work. The company was ... -
EVC praise the national vehicle-to-grid roadmap
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has applauded the release of a national roadmap that enables EVs to connect to the grid. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency ... -
Review of the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001
The NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (A&T Act) supports the development of a skilled workforce by providing a regulatory framework for apprenticeships and traineeships. The ... -
SMEs continue to struggle with late payments, hurting the construction industry
Data from CreditorWatch’s Business Risk Index indicates that late payments have reached their highest rate since March 2021 as overdue business-to-business payments continue to rise. Insolvencies ... -
Ohme to introduce installation service for home EV chargers
Ohme will introduce a managed installation service for its home EV chargers. The managed installation service has a bundled price for supply and installation of an ... -
MATES Big Lap 2025: Rallying Australia for suicide prevention and mental health
MATES in Construction will bring back the MATES Big Lap in 2025, building on the success of previous years. Running in the month of April, this ... -
Tech Council of Australia unveils Consumer Energy Tech Alliance
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has launched the Consumer Energy Tech Alliance (CETA). The CETA is an initiative to support Australia’s energy transition, drive tech ... -
AEMC supports electricity grid with draft rule
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has created a draft rule to reduce the risk of power outages caused by extreme weather events. The draft rule ...