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NECA Smart Phone App

20th March 2014

New verification and testing app - NECA Smart Check has been developed to help electricians carry out required tests as per section 8 of AS/NZS 3000:2007 (amendment 2).

Key features include tables for Mandatory testing, Sequence testing, Fault Loop Impedence and Maximum Values and Resistance, as well as the ability to record test results, test certificates and visual... MORE

Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption

20th February 2014

As the voice of the major electrical and communication contractors in the Australian building and construction industry, NECA endorses the government's decision to proceed with the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption. And we look forward to seeing the terms of reference. The Cole Royal Commission in 2001 resulted in numerous findings and/or recommendations. Regrettably... MORE

NECA Industry Briefing Nights for February 2014

6th February 2014

The following Industry Briefing nights have been scheduled for February:

Tuesday 25... MORE

Scoping Study for Long Service Corporation

6th February 2014

The NSW Government has announced that it has commissioned a scoping study of the State’s two portable long service schemes for the construction and contract cleaning industries. The Study will focus on proposals to improve the governance and administration of the schemes.

In citing the schemes that operate in Victoria and Tasmania, the NSW Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations... MORE

Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 - Large Employer Compliance Requirements

6th February 2014

The complete reporting requirements of large employers under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 are in full effect for 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 period and the first reports will fall due between 1 April 2014 and 31 May 2014. Large employers are defined as those who employ 100 or more employees, including subsidiaries.

Such requirements include:

- Reporting against a set... MORE

Metering Rule Change

6th February 2014

Standing Council on Energy Resources (SCER) officials consider that the current arrangements for metering services in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are a barrier to opportunities from metering as an enabling technology. They have introduced a new framework now being considered by The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). This framework aims to amend Chapter 7 of the National... MORE

Fair Work Act Amendments Commenced on January 2014

23rd January 2014
 
A number of amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009 began to operate from 1 January 2014.  A summary of those changes follows:
 
1. Awards and Enterprise Agreements to require consultation about changes to regular rosters and ordinary hours of work
 
A change to the Fair Work Act 2009 requires all modern awards,... MORE

2014 NECA Industry Briefing Nights

23rd January 2014

NECA NSW is again conducting its Industry Briefing Nights during 2014.  We plan to travel to various locations in the state to provide information and resources to electricians and contractors on a number of topical issues including:

  • Managing Safety
  • Security of Payment – Legislative changes
  • Industrial Relations Issues
  • Superannuation Obligations
  • ... MORE

Market Monitor Survey 2013

29th October 2013

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NECA plays major role in apprenticeship pilot

29th October 2013

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