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News & Views
Fair Work Commission varies Modern Award Provisions on Annual Leave
15th June 2015
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 Variation
1st June 2015
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Keeping your electricity supply safe, reliable and affordable
1st June 2015
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Safety Alert for working near energised electrical parts: fatality
19th May 2015
A 26-year-old worker was electrocuted in an industrial workplace incident in Glenella, Mackay, on 30 April. It is believed the man was working with a mobile transformer at the time.
The incident is currently being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office.
A safety alert has been issued for organisations to consider the effectiveness... MORE
Electrician injured after making contact with live high voltage conductor
19th May 2015
INCIDENT
An electrician at an underground coal mine sustained an electric shock and minor burns after making direct contact with a live 11000 volt terminal.
The man’s right hand and forearm were injured when he attempted to remove a high voltage... MORE
Stand Down and Inclement Weather
4th May 2015
In view of the recent extreme weather conditions affecting much of NSW, it is timely to remind members of the stand down and inclement weather provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 and the ... MORE
ACRS: still the best price on the market
21st April 2015
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment
21st April 2015
Building and Construction Industry Securty Of Payment Amendment (Retention Money Trust Account) Regulation 2015 - Amended requiring head contractors with projects valued at $20 million or more to hold retention money in trust account.
On 1 May 2015, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment (Retention Money Trust Account) Regulation 2015 (“the Amendment... MORE
The only truly comprehensive electrical & communications industry study is underway
17th March 2015
Every two years NECA facilitates the Market Monitor study and this year it’s even bigger and better than ever before.
We have made a number of changes to this year’s study:
- All questionnaires are completed online
- We have a state-of-the-art research platform
- All analysis is done by an independent research agency... MORE
Invitation to all Small Business owners to join the ATOs online consultation forum
17th March 2015
The ATO is hosting a conversation with interested Small Business owners on its online consultation forum Let’s Talk. The ATO is keen to hear the experiences small business owners have had with taking on an employee, as well as ideas for improvements. The forum is open until Wednesday 8 April.
We hope this... MORE
