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 goes ahead as proposed by the Federal Government.
NECA and other industry parties, unanimously agree that the current proposals fail the community in every way possible. It lowers the... MORE
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) have announced their support of the Coalition’s decision to create a Working Group to deal with the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
“Since the ABCC was abolished by the current Government, industrial activity has been on the rise,... MORE
With a Coalition win in the recent Federal Election, it is inevitable there will be a number of changes implemented, particularly within the Industrial Relations field where – I am sure you can all agree – the pendulum has swung too far in favour of the employee and Unions.
At time of publish, it is still unconfirmed how and when Tony Abbott will implement the proposed Fair Work Act... MORE
On 22 August 2013, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission made a landmark ruling to increase the rates of apprentices commencing their apprenticeship from 1 January 2014.
What many may not know is that this decision will effect all companies recruiting apprentices from 2014 onwards, not just those covered under a relevant Award.
For the Electrical, Electronic... MORE
