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NECA sends scathing submission to Senate inquiry
NECA has made a formal submission to the Senate inquiry into the Building and Construction Industry (Restoring Workplace Rights) Bill 2008, arguing against the abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
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Bill to abolish the ABCC should be rejected by Parliament - AI Group
The government’s Bill to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) should be rejected by Parliament, said Australian Industry Group CEO Heather Ridout. Those who comply with the law have nothing to fear from the ABCC and the existing legislation, she added.
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Master Electricians backs smarter apprenticeships
Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system.
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Building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness, says NECA
Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness.
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NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on both state and Australian governments to commit to stable policies to assist the flagging solar industry.
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Electrical industry body sets up solar inspection service
The Australian electrical industry body, NECA, has set up a solar generation inspection service following legal action against a number of unlicensed contractors, for installing solar panels, and some licensed contractors, for failing to meet current regulations.
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NESMA backs call for new electrical fitter licence
Switchboard manufacturers’ peak body in NSW is strongly backing a call for broad industry support for changes to the National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) to include a new electrical fitter licence.
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NECA backs calls for further safety inspections of solar panels
The Australian electrical industry body NECA has backed calls from the NSW government for further inspections of solar panels after inspections found 18.5% of installations had major defects.
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NECA warns of winter dangers
NECA is reminding residents to focus on safety during a period that traditionally sees more electrical appliances used in the home.
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NECA condemns increase in red tape after Budget announcement
Electricians have condemned an increase in red tape after the 2011 Budget announcement.
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KNX launches in Australia
KNX, a standardised, Open System Interconnection (OSI)-based network communications protocol for intelligent buildings, has expanded its geographic reach by launching operations in Australia.
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Electrical industry welcomes government rejection of apprenticeship training tax
NECA has welcomed the government’s decision to reject a recommendation to introduce a training tax.
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Fast and safe connection of power in Queensland
Master Electricians Australia has established a flood hotline to assist homeowners to have their power restored as safely and as quickly as possible.
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Army of electrical contractors reconnecting flood-affected Queensland
Electrical industry association Master Electricians Australia recently deployed 1125 licensed electrical contractors to help reconnect electricity to flood-affected Queensland properties.
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Interstate electricians volunteer to help Queensland flood recovery
A significant number of electrical contracting businesses from across Australia have registered with NECA to assist bringing electricity back to flood-affected areas in Queensland.
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Electrical industry prepares for massive flood clean-up
Australian electrical industry body NECA said the clean-up and recovery work required following the Queensland floods could take as long as six months to complete.
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Global lighting industry announces major leadership role in LED lighting
In order to accelerate the uptake of LED lighting, the world’s lighting industry initiated a program to coordinate and promote the technology at a global level.
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Master Electricians Australia appoints inaugural Board
Master Electricians Australia has appointed its first Board, chaired by Trevor St Baker of ERM Power.
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NECA welcomes action on energy efficiency
NECA has praised the federal government's commitment in the recent Budget to developing renewable energy options.
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BICSI RITP credential released
BICSI has released its new RITP qualification for ITS professionals who are not engaged in network design.
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BICSI adopts updated strategic plan
Global IT infrastructure industry association BICSI has re-positioned itself to keep up with industry trends.
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NECA supports Senator Fielding's stance on ABCC
NECA strongly supports Senator Steve Fielding’s stance on the retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission in its current form.
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NECA opposes super guarantee increases funded solely by employers
In response to recent calls from various economics commentators to increase superannuation contributions, NECA has expressed its opposition to these calls.
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New national licensing system kicks off with NECA appointment to advisory committees
NECA has been appointed to the interim advisory committees to advise on the new national licensing system for the electrical and refrigeration and air-conditioning occupations.
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NGERS energy reporting discussion paper released
A discussion paper, providing guidance to the construction industry on reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, has been released to the construction industry for comment.
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More Powerline-certified home automation products
The Universal Powerline Association has certified a number of home automation products for performance and interoperability.
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Communications Alliance welcomes NBN appointments
The National Broadband Network company is taking further shape, with the recent appointments of two senior positions.
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IEEE unifies power, communications and IT through Smart Grid Standards project
A recent IEEE initiative aims to advance the development of unified power and communications networks through a Smart Grid standards program.
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Push for closer international cooperation on energy efficiency standards
A meeting of international standards bodies has put out a call to all electrical industry stakeholders to cooperate for the developmnent of international energy efficiency standards.
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NECA applauds wage subsidies plan for apprentices
NECA Western Australia applauded the federal government’s $145 million plan to subsidise apprentice wages — but urges both federal and state governments to do more to help the electrical industry.
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US electrical distributor profits remain strong
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), a US-based trade association for the electrical distribution industry, reported in its 2008 Performance Analysis Report that the US electrical distribution industry’s financial performance remained solid despite current US economic conditions.
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WA Electrical and Communications Association re-brands to NECA WA
The Electrical and Communications Association (ECA) in Western Australia has restructured and re-branded to become part of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
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NECA to open Canberra office
The NECA NSW Chapter has announced that it will establish a permanent home in the ACT for its NSW-based Group Training company.
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AEEMA consolidates with AI Group
Members of the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (AEEMA) have approved a motion to consolidate its operations with one of the nation’s largest and most influential industry associations, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
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