Correction notice regarding a news item on 29 August 2016, entitled "VET reputational damage".

NECA published a website news update on 29 August 2016 entitled "VET reputational damage, a cause for concern" that stated that an ACT Government Inquiry into Electrotechnology Training was still ongoing.

The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) has pointed out, quite correctly, that that Inquiry was concluded in June 2016.  We apologise for any misinformation this may have caused to anyone who saw our news item.

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Notes for editors

1. NECA is the peak industry body representing the interests of electrical and communications contractors Australia-wide.
2. NECA is run by electrical contractors, for electrical contractors.
3. We have 5,000 contracting companies as members – and they in turn employ over 50,000 people Australia-wide.
4. NECA employs almost 350 people across its seven chapters (Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia).
5. The chapters provide NECA members with a range of services including: Industrial Relations, Health & Safety, Legal, Technical, Training, business-support services, product discounts and advocacy representation in Canberra with Government, Industry bodies and Training bodies.
6. NECA wholly-owns its RTOs and GTOs in NSW, VIC & WA, the EcoSmart Electricians initiative and ACRS – one of the national cabling registrars, and has a joint venture with a superannuation company in NSW (NESS Super).
7. NECA also employ around 2,000 apprentice electricians and provides training to a further 2,000.
8. For further information go to www.neca.asn.au.