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2018 Wiring Rules are now available for licensed electrical practitioners
Standards Australia has announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand. The new standard ... -
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 NSW Budget ... -
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) and qualified ... -
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 and higher ... -
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 of the ... -
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. The Index, ... -
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 (NECA) in ... -
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 enables consistent ... -
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 battery storage ... -
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 employees. Single ...