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Licenced electricians are critical to public safety

29th November 2022

 

NECA has warned against the recommendation made by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) to reduce occupational licensing for electricians in their submission to the Federal Government’s consultation on the Employment... MORE

Winner of NECA & BRADY 360p HeartSine Defibrillator competition announced

2nd September 2022
NECA, together with Business... MORE

NECA brings together sub-contractor associations to call for national Security of Payment reforms

24th August 2022

NECA on behalf of its members brought together representatives from union and peak building and construction industry subcontractor associations, to call on the Commonwealth Government to honour its pre-election promise and immediately implement payment protection policy as recommended in the... MORE

TAS Service and Installation Rules (SIRs) v8.1 come into affect 1 July

10th June 2022
It is not long now unti the v8.1 of the SIRs come into effect. To remind you of some of the changes, TasNetworks has created a Change Fact Sheet. The updated version defines the minimum requirements and processes for connecting to the TasNetworks’ low voltage distribution network. Click here for a copy of the SIRs v8.1... MORE

The end of the transition period for Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) participants is approaching.

8th June 2022

What do these changes mean for SRES participants?

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Electrical Incident Alert

8th June 2022

A 35-year-old NSW electrician was fatally injured when he handled energised wires whilst completing works on an electrical circuit beneath a house.  

Electric shock is the second leading cause of death in the construction industry. 

SafeWork NSW reminds contractors that it is... MORE

Tasmanian Budget 2022-23

30th May 2022
We congratulate the Tasmanian Government on its 2022-23 State Budget, delivered on 26 May 2022 by the Deputy Premier and Treasurer, the Hon Michael Ferguson MP.
 
Oliver Judd, NECA CEO, said:
“NECA had the pleasure of meeting with the Deputy Premier in the lead up to the budget and are pleased to see that the 2022-23 budget goes a long way to making a more... MORE

Your chance to win a 360p HeartSine Defibrillator valued at $1,999RRP

13th May 2022

For your chance to win, simply watch the webinar and tell us in 25 words or less, why... MORE

New Solar PV laws have now taken effect from 1 April 2022

12th April 2022
 
NECA has for some months been advising members about the impending changes to the documentary requirements for the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme commencing on 1 April 2022. As this date is now here, all new small-scale solar PV installations must meet a number of enhanced compliance requirements in order to be able to claim the small-scale... MORE

Electrical Worker Fatality calls highlights safety risks when working in ceiling spaces

12th April 2022
 
NECA has received a report that an electrical worker died in a home ceiling space in February 2022. It is believed the male worker was working on an air conditioning system at the time. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the worker’s family and friends and his employer.   
 
The circumstances... MORE

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