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NECA Policies 2016
Industry profile
Source of Revenue >50%
Primary Revenue by Company Size
% same or less cost comparison
Cost Increases
As the peak industry voice for Australia’s
electrical and communications sector that
employs 145,000 workers and delivers an
annual turnover in excess of $23 billion, the
National Electrical and Communications
Association (NECA) continues to engage
with our key stakeholders, to identify key
policy positions across a range of
industry forums.
In this context, our 2016 Policy Statement
has built upon our organisation’s first
document in 2015, having been formulated
as a result of an internal process of
engagement with NECA members, state
chapters and councillors.
This year’s statement outlines 12 key
policy themes and makes 42 specific policy
recommendations, building upon 2015 by
adding five new policy themes following the
ratification and adoption by NECA’s National
Executive in November 2015. These five
new themes are:
Renewable Energy;
Security of Payments;
Building & Contents Insurance;
Home Safety and Energy Audits; and,
Competency Based Wage Progression
These themes reinforce key topics from
our original statement including national
licensing, the reform of the Vocational
Education and Training (VET) sector,
support for small business including
company tax reductions and enhanced
product quality assurance.
If actioned by Government, NECA strongly
believes these recommendations will deliver
a more prosperous and effective electrical
contracting sector through the creation of
new employment opportunities, increased
safety and compliance standards and a
boost in growth for our national economy.
We clearly hold the view that the ongoing
advocacy of the electrical contracting
sector, through discussions with
Parliamentary representatives and the
submitting of policy options to parliamentary
inquiries and departmental workforces
and forums are critical to effecting positive
change for our industry.
For more information visit the Advocacy
area on our website.
Australia’s electrical contracting industry
accumulates an estimated annual turnover
in excess of $23 billion and in many
ways, is a measurement yardstick for the
performance of Australia’s economy.
In 2015, the largest source of revenue
continues to be derived through the
ongoing maintenance of residential and
commercial property (34%), followed by
new premises (20%). Revenue derived
from renovation and refurbishment
of property (16%) has overtaken new
infrastructure (14%) over the past
two years.
Revenue from commercial projects is
the main source for businesses with six or
more employees, whilst a mix of revenue
sources is the main stay of businesses
with less than five employees.
Over the past two years, many
businesses have experienced a rise in
costs. However, significantly, the serious
cost pressures over the last four years
have appeared to have eased.