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Federal Government to design a national licensing scheme for electricians
The Albanese Government is set to work with states, territories, businesses and unions to design a national licensing scheme for electricians. This reform is a ... -
Electricians welcome Federal Government high-quality Australian electrical license
The Federal Governments revelation of a high-quality national electrical license has been welcomed by electricians, who have long campaigned for the move through the Electrical Trades ... -
Builder fined $65,000 for ignoring safety protocols on Elwood construction site
A builder from Willoworks Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $65,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after metal scaffolding was assembled within 10cm of a ... -
BSC continues to push for national battery recycling reform
The Productivity’s Commission’s interim report released this week is reinforcing what the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has been long calling for; nationally harmonised regulations to accelerate ... -
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 ...
