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Five must-know tax tips for tradies
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and for small trade and construction businesses including family-run operations, tax time can be a stressful period ... -
HIA: Support for tradies and apprentices critical to housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the coalition’s budget reply proposal to provide $12,000 in financial support for small businesses and tradies taking on apprentices, ... -
The ARC welcomes national licensing scheme for electricians
The Australian Refrigeration Council has welcomed the Albanese Government’s declaration to design a national licensing scheme for electricians. The ARC administers the national RAC licensing scheme ... -
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 ...
