Representing the industry widely

NECA actively works on behalf of members with a range of government departments, industry associations and peak bodies, with a view to ensuring that the needs of members are heard and acted upon.

Our senior level personnel work across a range of issues such as, for example, occupational health and safety and industrial relations legislation, education, training and upskilling, technology and environmental sustainability, providing input, comment and strategic direction on behalf of our members.  Members of NECA have the benefit of the Association's national lobbying expertise and networks, and can rest assured that the future of the industry is well-protected.

Currently, NECA is represented on:

• Lighting Council Australia
• EE-Oz Training Standards
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), General Council
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Workplace Relations Committee
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), OH&S Committee
• CONNECT Superannuation Fund
• NESS Superannuation Fund
• International Forum of Electrical Contractors (IFEC)
• International Association of Electrical Contractors (AIE)
• TRAA Central Trades Committee
• Copper Development Centre Residential Energy Management Forum
• National ICT Industry Alliance
• Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS)
• Standards Australia
• Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC)
• Federation of Asia and Pacific Electrical Contractors Association (FAPECA)
• Ministerial Council on Energy, Energy Technical and Safety Leaders Group
• Interim Advisory Committee of the Ministerial Council for Federal Financial Relations (on new national licensing system for electrical, and refrigeration and air conditioning occupations)
• Stakeholder Reference Panel on the National Broadband Rollout
• Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Registrars Coordinating Committee
• BICSI.