The highlight of the calendar for our industry, the NECA SA/NT Industry Gala Dinner will take place in the beautifully scenic Panorama Ballroom in the West Building at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This prestigious event provides opportunities for members to network and mix with peers and industry representatives, as well as the chance to enjoy a great night out... MORE
We are pleased to announce that our newest product, the Technical Knowledge Base, will be available to financial NECA SA/NT members by 1 August.
This online searchable database is designed specifically for the electrical industry in South Australia and Northern Territory, providing an array of technical information at your fingertips.
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From 1 July 2017, the national minimum wage (NMW) will be $694.90 per week, or $18.29 per hour. This equates to a 3.3% increase to the NMW.
In the decision made on 6 June 2017, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) took into account economic and social considerations... MORE
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has hailed the Tasmanian Government’s 2017-18 Budget announcement of payroll tax relief for the employment of apprentices and trainees aged 15-24 years as clever and instrumental to helping deliver skilled electrical apprentices.
This year’s Budget, delivered by Treasurer Peter Gutwein, includes $17.1 million of funding to... MORE
SafeWork SA has developed, in consultation with stakeholders, a new minimum standard of training to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities for workers using Elevating Work Platforms (EWP).
The minimum standard was developed following the recent tragic fatal incidents involving scissor lifts at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital construction site.
EWPs are often used on... MORE
As you may be aware there is a new process for the maintenance and development of industry training packages which includes the establishment of Industry Reference Committees (IRC) who are charged with the responsibility to ensure training packages reflect industry identified workforce outcomes, licensing and regulatory requirements and support national portability of skills and competencies... MORE
The new training package framework consists of three key entities:
We are very pleased to announce that the NECA SA and NECA NT Chapters have merged to create a new NECA SA/NT Chapter.
This amalgamation of the two Chapters has been the subject of much discussion over the past few years principally because the NT Chapter had not been actually operating which has raised questions from the Fair Work Commission in relation to the constitutional coverage of... MORE
It’s time to lock in the date of the Australian electrical industry’s most exciting event for 2017 – the NECA 2017 Conference in Port Douglas, Queensland.
Held at the newly renovated 5-Star Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort, this stunning hotel is bordered by 147 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens, sparkling lagoon pools and an 18-hole golf course.
Join us and learn from... MORE
Earlier this week the Hon. Guy Barnett met with Tasmanian electricians at the Department of Justice and NECA launch of the Tasmanian Continuous Professional Development Program (CPD) in Launceston and Hobart. This new initiative – which came into effect on 1 July 2016, is designed to influence electrical regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.
The events this week were... MORE
