On 23rd February 2019, the ACT Government announced the requirement for those who may disturb asbestos as part of minor or routine works to undertake the 10559NAT Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials Course. NECA ACT has partnered with electrical industry RTO, FutureSkills, to deliver the 10559NAT Working Safely... MORE
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10559NAT Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials
21st May 2019
Last minute reminder for the Workplace Health & Safety Show
21st May 2019
Workplace Health & Safety Show
Discover interactive, innovative and collaborative solutions to make your workplace safer.
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New electrical contractor licence eligibility requirements
21st May 2019
New eligibility requirements for qualified technical persons (QTP) and eligible business persons (QBP) are now in full effect and apply to all new electrical contractor licence applications.
This includes applications resulting from changes to business structures, such as changing from trading as an individual to operating as a company. To ensure a smooth transition, you need to ensure... MORE
Pump importer prosecuted for Townsville electrocution death
21st May 2019
Two years after a woman was electrocuted by a submersible pump installed in the backyard well of a Townsville home, the importer and online seller of the pump has been fined $1.2 million for failing to meet his obligations under electrical safety laws.
Zoran Kacavenda, sole director of online business the Pump Factory Pty Ltd pleaded guilty as an individual and as a business to breaches... MORE
New Drink Driving Laws
21st May 2019
Members that provide company vehicles to employees should be aware that from May 20, 2019, Harsher penalties for New South Wales drink and drug drivers will come into force.
As a result of the changes, drivers will face an instant loss of license for ‘low-range’ drink driving offences. Low-level offences are defined as offences committed by drivers with a BAC of 0.05 – 0.007. Under the... MORE
2019 Edition of the National Construction Code (NCC)
21st May 2019
The 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) came into force on 1 May for all States and Territories.
Applications for a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate lodged with the certifying authority on or after 1 May 2019 will need to be assessed against NCC 2019.
There is however a 12-month transitional period which applies to the energy... MORE
Are You Paying Super on Annual Leave Loading?
8th May 2019
On 12 March 2019, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued a note clarifying its view as to whether annual leave loading attracts Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions. This depends on whether leave loading is ordinary time earnings (OTE). Annual leave loading will be OTE unless it is referable to a lost opportunity to work overtime.
The commonly held view is that annual leave... MORE
Changes to National Construction Code 2019 (NCC)
16th April 2019
Electrical contractors should be aware of the new changes to the NCC, Part J6, which restricts the power allowed to be used for lighting. The provisions will apply on 1 May 2020, although they can be voluntary applied between 1 May 2019 and 1 May 2020. The Lighting Council has put together a document which explains these changes.... MORE
New workers insurance tool makes things simpler for NSW employers
16th April 2019
icare has introduced a new tool called Employer Lookup, which makes it easy for you to provide on the spot confirmation that you, your workers or a business you may be dealing with is covered for NSW workers insurance.
With Employer Lookup, you will now have access to a tool at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere, to verify workers compensation cover. All you need to do is enter in an... MORE
Failure to Comply with CCEW Forms may result in a penalty
27th March 2019
The NSW Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and corresponding Regulation 2018 requires that any electrical installation work must comply with the current version of the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) as well as the current version of the NSW Service and Installation Rules.
The electrical contractor must ensure:
- All work is tested and verified... MORE
