Standards
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CER appoints SAA as accreditation scheme operator
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has appointed Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) as the new accreditation scheme operator for rooftop solar installers and designers under the Small-scale ... -
GBCA to host a masterclass for electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be running a masterclass that answer questions about electrifying existing buildings and more. Held on 10 April from 12:30pm ... -
Fine increased for roofer that failed to manage falls risk
A fine imposed on a roofing company that failed to protect a worker from a four-metre fall has been increased more than fivefold following an appeal. ... -
Released NSW SPS to cover electrical apprenticeship supervision
The Supervision Practice Standard (SPS) for the electrical industry has been released, covering appropriate supervision requirements, levels and ratios for the supervision of electrical apprentices. The ... -
SafeWork NSW delivers $900K in fines during fall from heights blitz
Close to $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The Working at Heights ... -
Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom
An electrician contracted to install air-conditioning units at a Sunshine Coast school has been fined for leaving a live switchboard exposed in a classroom. The contractor ... -
Queensland to amend electrical safety laws
The Queensland Government intends to significantly strengthen the state’s electrical safety laws following a 2023 review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002. The review and subsequent ... -
Federal government to roll out vehicle efficiency standard
The federal government will be introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) for cleaner and cheaper-to-run cars. Australians are invited to consider the proposed design and ...
