Media Archive

2020

21 December 2020	NECA appointed to PaTH Business Placements Partnerships panel to create pathways for young Australians into jobs
11 December 2020	NECA appoints new National CEO
7 December 2020	NECA welcomes Queensland Government extension of free TAFE apprenticeships for under 25s
4 December 2020	NECA Welcomes new TasTafe CEO appointment
27 November 2020	Appointment of new National Vocational Education and Training Regulator
24 November 2020	NECA welcomes NSW Government push to improve electrical safety in homes
13 November 2020	NSW government right to shine a light on serious safety risks caused by shady solar installers
12 November 2020	State and federal government progress on unfair contract legislation an important step forward: NECA
5 November 2020	NECA Apprentices in Queensland riding the COVID wave
4 November 2020	NECA responds to government report on NSW building and construction sector
3 November 2020	NECA welcomes NSW government announcement which will light up schools and power the economy
30 October 2020	NECA industry survey reveals need for regulatory reform alongside stimulus
07 October 2020	NECA welcomes Federal Government budget which puts Australia on path to recovery
04 October 2020	NECA welcomes government apprenticeship support for all businesses
02 October 2020	NECA calls on government to continue economic support as survey shows recovery 'hangs in the balance'
24 September 2020	NECA welcomes proposed insolvency laws as 'hand up rather than hand out'
28 August 2020	"Building for Recovery": NECA commends ACT jobs and economic recovery plan
26 August 2020	NECA calls on government to ditch guaranteed super rise
25 August 2020	NECA supports the RBA's calls for states to supercharge infrastructure spending
17 August 2020	NECA welcomes State and Federal agreement to harmonise licences
3 August 2020	NECA and Master Plumbers Tasmania call for wide-ranging reforms and stimulus in Pre-Budget Submission to Tasmanian Government
3 August 2020	NECA Pre-Budget Submission calls for range of measures to support business and rebuild the economy
22 July 2020	NECA welcomes Federal and Tasmanian Government commitment to electrical training in Tassie
16 July 2020	NECA welcomes Government's billion dollar support package for apprentices
7 July 2020	NECA welcomes Tasmanian Government partnership with industry to support construction and infrastructure projects
16 June 2020	NECA supports Queenlsand government focus on small business
15 June 2020	NECA supports Tassie construction blitz and urges governments to pursue structural reforms too
5 June 2020	Four out of five electricians see work disappearing within 6 months without Government action: NECA calls for a comprehensive approach to stimulus
5 June 2020	NECA COVID-19 Industry impact survey results and policy implications
4 June 2020	NECA: HomeBuilder scheme a start but comprehensive stimulus package required for recovery
25 May 2020	NECA welcomes Tasmania plan for COVID-19 recovery phase
22 May 2020	NECA welcomes Government investment in local projects
22 April 2020	A timely warning for DIY enthusiasts: not all home improvement tasks are ‘do-it-yourself’
16 April 2020	NECA Welcomes new ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner
9 April 2020	COVID-19 crisis calls for the abolition of payroll tax
7 April 2020	NECA calls for flexibility in enterprise agreements: Amend Fair Work Act
2 April 2020	NECA calls on Attorney-General to introduce moratorium on ‘Liquidated Damages’ provisions
2 April 2020	NECA gains clarity on 'Essential Services' in Tasmania
27 March 2020	NECA calls for Federal and State Treasurers to consider unprecedented measures for unprecedented times
25 March 2020	NECA calls for a holistic approach to supporting apprenticeships
23 March 2020	NECA calls for state governments to give businesses a ‘hand up, not a hand out’ by abolishing payroll tax
13 March 2020	Industry update: NECA 2020 Electrotechnology Conference CANCELLED
13 March 2020	NECA: Use crisis as an opportunity to support business in the long-term
13 March 2020	NECA: Federal Government stimulus package industry factsheet
11 March 2020	Industry update: Cabling and electrical product supply chains are robust and it is business as usual
21 Feb 2020	NSW government support for apprentices in bushfire affected areas a great start
22 Jan 2020	NSW Government proposals are a critical step for construction industry

2019

02 Dec 2019	Residents urged to remain vigilant for unlicensed tradespeople during storm clean-up
29 Nov 2019	NECA Submission: Delivering skills for today and tomorrow
21 Nov 2019	Industry celebrates NECA National Excellence Award Winners
21 Nov 2019	NECA Celebrates future stars of the electrotechnology industry at 2019 Excelence and Apprentice Awards
9 Sept 2019	NECA Centre of Excellence opens in Chullora
3 Sept 2019	NECA welcomes new Standards Australia CEO
28 Aug 2019	NECA comments: Career satisfaction often sparked by a trade
6 July 2019	NECA welcomes NSW Building Commissioner and urges whole-of-industry approach to tackle current problems
11 July 2019	NECA comments: When building insurers are afraid, we should all be very afraid of dodgy buildings
6 June 2019	NECA comments: System punishing subcontractors
20 May 2019	Skills, Small business and energy must be top of agenda for new government

2018

6 Dec 2018	NECA welcomes extension to the Adult Australian Apprentices payments
22 Nov 2018	NECA recognises future stars of the electrotechnology industry
22 Nov 2018	Electrotechnology industry celebrates NECA National Excellence Award Winners 2018
31 Oct 2018	Bush wage subsidy trial welcome
26 Oct 2018	A step towards a fairer energy market
8 Oct 2018	NECA Announces 2019 electrotechnology conference
24 Sept 2018	NECA and MEA cease negotiations
21 Sept 2018	NECA welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
17 Sept 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector New South Wales
10 Sept 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector Queensland
04 Sept 2018	Celebrating exellence in the electrotechnology sector South Australia & Northern Territory
04 Sept 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector Victoria
30 Aug 2018	Infrastructure projects need safeguards to protect subcontractors
29 Aug 2018	NECA urges the new PM to action
27 Aug 2018	Tasmanian Government congratulates local electrical contractors and apprentices
27 Aug 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector Western Australia
24 Aug 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector Australian Capital Territorry
22 Aug 2018	Senate Committee calls for occupational licencing reform
21 Aug 2018	Celebrating excellence in the electrotechnology sector Tasmania
21 Aug 2018	Australian business needs certainty from government
19 Jul 2018	Electrical contractor heavyweight joins chorus of industry concerns
17 Jul 2018	Hotline helps protect small business from phoenixing
3 Jul 2018	Joint Announcement - National Electrical and Communications Association and Master Electricians Australia
29 Jun 2018	Labor reverses position on small business tax cuts
28 Jun 2018	Tax cut reversal a threat to family businesses
20 Jun 2018	NSW Budget - NECA welcomes boost to apprenticeships and payroll tax relief
18 Jun 2018	Tasmania budget creates opportunities for electrical contractors
15 Jun 2018	Tasmania signs up to support apprenticeship training
8 Jun 2018	NECA welcomes apprenticeship National Partnership Program
22 May 2018	Security of Payment recommendations good news for electrical contractors
9 May 2018	Government's infrastructure investment presents growth opportunities for electrical contractors
3 May 2018	Defect electrical bigger than cladding
27 Mar 2018	The well-paid career path that parents don't want their children to take
27 Feb 2018	Preventing a future skills shortage
7 Feb 2018	NECA successfully negotiates with extension to Building Wiring Cables Compliance Rules
2 Feb 2018	NECA selected to provide apprentice mentoring program
30 Jan 2018	Shining a light on asbestos in homes
11 Jan 2018	NECA Welcomes new ABCC Commissioner