Members are advised that the air quality on the east coast has been the subject of a number of recent enquiries. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecasted for the summer months.
While most healthy people can... MORE
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Bushfire Smoke and Working Outdoors: What you need to know
10th December 2019
Members are advised that the air quality on the east coast has been the subject of a number of recent enquiries. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecasted for the summer months.
While most healthy people can tolerate temporary exposure to air pollution (though it may cause itchy eyes and throat irritation), smoke particles can aggravate existing heart and lung conditions, and... MORE
New online contractor licence application
9th December 2019
Are you getting ready to apply for your first electrical individual contractor licence?
Service NSW is implementing a new online application process to make it quicker and easier to obtain your licence and would really value your feedback. Your time is important, so if you can help with feedback, Service NSW will compensate you for your time.
To be involved email your name,... MORE
A Registered Cabler can move the nbn™ Cable and Equipment
18th November 2019
Attention all cabler’s, you are now able to now move a larger range of nbn™ service’s under the recently released Authority to Alter Facilities in Residential and Small Business Premises. The nbn™ Authority to Alter will allow registered cabling technicians to make a range changes to nbn equipment within an end user’s premises without seeking prior permission... MORE
New Distributed Energy Resources (DER) registration rules
7th November 2019
From 1 December 2019, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) including small-scale solar PV, battery storage and other small generators, must be registered on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) DER Register. These rules will apply to installations in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and... MORE
Release of Draft Metering Installation Requirements for Comment
7th November 2019
In February 2019, the members of the CMIG formed a Working Group to develop a guideline for Metering Installation design requirements in the NEM. The objective of the guideline is to ensure that buildings being constructed and upgraded in the NEM can be configured in a manner that supports the safe, efficient, accurate and secure installation of metering equipment. The guideline has been... MORE
It’s a super time to arrange your workplace meeting with NESS Super
15th October 2019
The NESS Super 2019 Annual Member Statements, covering the reporting period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 were sent to members recently.
This means that your employees, who are NESS Super members, may have questions about their NESS Super membership or super in general. We can assist with a NESS Super workplace visit and an employee super briefing session.
The session provides your... MORE
Changes that your Business Must be Aware of for Personal/Carer's Leave
1st October 2019
On 21 August 2019, the Full Federal Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision in Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union [2019] FCAFC 138 (Mondelez). Mondelez deals with the method of accruing and taking paid personal/carer’s leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009... MORE
