The Olex Handbook just got handier.
You’ve used the Olex Handbook as your go-to reference for more than 35 years. Now Olex are introducing an Australian first – the Olex Handbook App. Get all their product and technical information on...
View ArticleCooper Bussmann is ‘spot on’ with acquisition
Cooper Bussmann, the leader in critical circuit protection, power management and electrical safety, has strengthened its industrial IEC fuse link and fusegear business following the acquisition of GE...
View ArticleWhy Safety Management Systems have a new importance under WHS legislation.
The Primary Duty of Care of the business to workers and other persons is expressed under Section 19 under the new model WHS Act. It can be likened to Section 8 under the old NSW OHS legislation, in...
View ArticleNECA calls on NSW Government to protect electricians caught up in...
The peak Australian electrical industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling on the NSW Government to protect electrical and communications contractors caught...
View ArticleNorthern NSW switches to digital TV on 27 November 2012, are you ready?
Northern NSW will make the switch to digital-only TV on 27 November 2012. From this date residents in the North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Rivers, Richmond/Tweed or Hunter area of NSW will need a...
View ArticleSolar System Demand booming in QLD
Demand for Solar Systems in Queensland has hit the roof as successful stories continue to emerge of the cost savings that can be achieved for households across the state. The number of solar systems...
View ArticleNECA welcomes launch of small business campaign
The Small Business – Too Big to Ignore campaign was officially launched in Western Sydney in front of over 600 small business owners including representatives from NECA. It is designed to put small...
View ArticleNECA welcomes launch of new system to tackle non-compliant product
A major milestone in tackling the growing problem of noncompliant product in the electrical industry was reached recently when the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) was launched in Queensland....
View ArticleCrackdown on Unsupervised Apprentice Electricians
The ACT Work Safety Commissioner announced yesterday the release of two new Guidance Notes by WorkSafe ACT on supervision of apprentices in the ACT’s construction industry. “These new Guidance Notes...
View ArticleA united Clipsal and Schneider Electric Trade Product Guide
The Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business has released a totally revamped Trade Product Guide for 2013. Now regular users of the Trade Product Guide will notice the inclusion of key Schneider...
View ArticleMaster Electricians Mentoring Program
A new mentoring program run by Master Electricians Australia will boost small businesses in the construction industry by providing free mentoring and training in business management for electrical...
View ArticlePublic Safety ignored in National Licensing Scheme
Electrical installations in homes, and other buildings, will become less safe if the current plan to introduce a lowest-common-denominator national licence for people working in the electrical industry...
View ArticleFederal Governments controversial junior wage increase
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has slammed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase junior apprenticeship wages, saying it would destroy the apprenticeship system and kill future...
View ArticleNSW Government to power up industry on Energy Efficiency
The release of the NSW Government’s Energy Efficiency Action Plan has recognised the central role that energy efficiency can play in helping consumers reduce their power bills, the Clean Energy Council...
View ArticleNew South Wales Clean Energy future secure & affordable
The release of the Renewable Energy Action Plan by the New South Wales Government in September shows the potential of renewable energy to drive new jobs and investment throughout the state, according...
View ArticleNECA supports REIA over National Licensing
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is very pleased to back the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) in taking such a tough stance on the highly-contentious issue of...
View ArticleSmall Business to benefit from WorkCover safety rebate
Businesses with up to 50 workers are benefiting from the recent Small Business Rebate Program expansion put in place by Work Cover NSW. This makes them eligible to apply for rebates of up to $500...
View ArticleClean Energy Councils NEW App for Solar installers
A new iPhone app released by the Clean Energy Council will help make it easier for solar installers and businesses to keep track of all their jobs, perform high quality installation work and cut down...
View ArticleBuilding & Construction Industry full of Non-Conforming Products
“New Australian Industry (Ai) Group research that has been released reveals the widespread use of non-conforming products across the building and construction sector. An extremely large proportion...
View ArticleTax changes to Boost Industry!
Master Electricians Australia have applauded the Federal Government’s decision to axe the former Government’s tax cap on self-education expenses and changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). The...
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