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An electrician must check before you reconnect after floods
In the wake of more devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales, Master Electricians Australia has developed a Flood Repair factsheet to make sure homeowners stay safe in the critical recovery period. The four-page document includes valuable information...
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Urgent Electrical Safety Warning – Solar Panels in Floods
Master Electricians Australia is today urging home owners to be extremely careful around solar panel installations if they are forced onto their rooftops by flooding. Master Electricians Australia spokesperson Andrew Bailey said solar panels would continue...
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Electrocution fear sparks microwave recall
Thousands of potentially deadly Sanyo microwaves are being urgently recalled across Australia because of a risk of electrocution. NSW Fair Trading on Friday urged anyone who has bought a Sanyo convection grill microwave oven (model number: EM-C8787B) to stop...
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Victoria introduces new solar incentives
Transitional Feed-in Tariff From 1 January 2012, eligible customers with small-scale solar PV systems can start receiving credits for their excess energy fed back into the grid through Victoria’s new Transitional Feed-in Tariff. The Transitional Feed-in...
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Master Electricians Australia backs Queensland Government safety switch push
Master Electricians Australia today commended the Queensland Government for taking a bold step towards increasing electrical safety in the state’s homes. The Government today released a discussion paper canvassing a range of options for increasing the...
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Make a Christmas lights safety list and check it twice
As the countdown to Christmas gets underway, Master Electricians Australia is reminding all Australian homeowners to put safety first when creating their outdoor lights displays. Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia said the festive season is too...
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Renewable energy hub - Qld's first renewable energy display centre
Accredited Master Electricians Horan and Bird have opened North Queensland's first renewable energy display centre. The $1.2 million centre, where an opening ceremony will be held tomorrow, doubles as the company's new headquarters and as a display complex...
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Price of power takes a dive for pool owners
Master Electricians Australia has commended ENERGEX and the Queensland Government on their incentives for helping consumers improve pool energy efficiency and cut running costs this summer. Master Electricians Australia Group CEO Malcolm Richards said ENERGEX’s...
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Home owners urged to prepare for storm season
Master Electricians Australia has today issued a home owners checklist to help get people and their properties ready ahead of storm season. Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia said there were a number of simple steps home owners could take to...
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Electrical superstars shine at Master Electricians Awards Night
Some of the country’s best and brightest sparkies were celebrated at the Annual Excellence Awards held by Master Electricians Australia and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) on Friday. Nine awards were given to individuals and businesses who...
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Master Electricians shed some light on Christmas safety
Australian home owners have been urged to allocate at least 10 per cent of their Christmas lighting budget to electrical safety measures such as safety switches and outdoor-rated equipment. Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia warned cutting costs...
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Master Electricians urges home owners to switch to safer thinking
Home owners are being urged to check their electrical safety as the country gears up for summer. Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia said there was a risk of fire or electric shock, particularly in older homes, as a result of electrical fittings...
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Put safety first and plan with professionals when renovating
Master Electricians Australia has warned families not to take electrical work into their own hands when undertaking home renovations. Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia said renos were a major undertaking and it’s important to plan every...
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Report finds the cost of renewable energy has been modest
Even with significant over-estimation of the cost of renewable energy, a new report by the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) still shows the cost has been modest, according to the Clean Energy Council. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Matthew...
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Master Electricians shares industry concern over poor workplace agreement
Master Electricians Australia has endorsed concerns aired in The Australian over an electrical industry workplace agreement signed in Victoria earlier this year. During July Master Electricians Australia threw its support behind a Fair Work Australia appeal...
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Master Electricians backs smarter apprenticeships
Master Electricians Australia has today thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system. Master Electricians Australia chief executive officer Malcolm Richards said the proposal,...
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Master Electricians Australia takes part in Queensland’s biggest bike ride
Master Electricians Australia took part in Queensland’s biggest bike ride on Sunday to raise funds for charity. Not a traditional bike race, the Wilson HTM Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge invites cyclists to ride a 100 kilometre course. The...
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Solar power tops poll of positive perceptions
SOLAR energy has a very positive rating in the public's mind, while the nuclear industry and coal-fired power stations are at the bottom when people are asked about their perceptions of energy industries. Coal seam gas, which has become very controversial...
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Master Electricians backs calls for more flexibility in workplace laws
Master Electricians Australia has today thrown its support behind industry calls for greater flexibility in Australia’s workplace relations landscape. Master Electricians Australia National Manager – Workplace Policy, Paul Daly, said the organisation...
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Millions at risk of fire in older homes, warns Master Electrician Australia
Millions of Australians are living in potentially deadly homes because of deteriorating wiring or out-of-date smoke detectors, Master Electricians Australia has warned today. With around 6 million Australian homes now aged over 20 years. Master Electricians...
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Master Electricians supports pool efficiency incentives
Master Electricians Australia has endorsed the Queensland Government’s incentives for helping Ergon Energy customers improve pool energy efficiency and cut running costs. Master Electricians CEO Malcolm Richards said the Pool Pump Energy Efficiency Program...
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Master Electricians backs WA safety switch legislation
Master Electricians Australia today praised the West Australian Government for making the State the safest in the country with the implementation of new safety switch regulations. Safety switches have been commonplace in Australian homes for around 20 years,...
