The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is welcoming the passing of the Federal Government’s Climate Change Bill 2022 in the House of Representatives.

NECA chief executive Oliver Judd says the Bill, which legislates the Government’s 43% emissions target by 2030, is a positive step forward in Australia’s journey towards net zero and hoped the Senate would quickly pass the Bill next month.

“The legislation will provide clarity for industries and pave the way for the Powering Australia policies the Government took to the election,” he says.

“Electricians and the electrotechnology sector will be the critical drivers of reaching our targets efficiently, effectively, and safely. The passing of the legislation gives businesses in our industry the confidence to accelerate training up and grow exponentially to meet this challenge. NECA members will be the people on the ground delivering the infrastructure needed to deliver on these targets.”

Oliver adds that now we have the legislation, the commitment and the direction, we need the Federal and State Governments’ support to ensure businesses and workers have access to the world-class training Australian Group Training Organisations (GTO) provide.

“Only through quick upskilling in advanced electrotechnologies, will Australia be able to meet these ambitious targets,” he explains.

“NECA looks forward to working with the Government to continue developing and maintaining efficient but effective regulation to ensure a safe and effective transition to the targets being set by the Government and delivering the infrastructure required.”