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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 ... -
Bobby Gane making a difference in Africa
Canberra electrician Bobby Gane has found a way to use his skills to help others by volunteering at the world’s largest independent hospital ship in Africa. ... -
New Energy Solar and SolarBuddy form partnership to use solar technology for social good
New Energy Solar and Australian charity SolarBuddy have announced a new partnership that will see more than 20,000 lightweight solar lights delivered to rural communities in ...
