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Small business failures up 48 per cent
This coincides with Dun & Bradstreet's downgrades during the December quarter of more than 128,000 firms that are likely to experience financial distress over the coming twelve months. According to Dun & Bradstreet CEO, Christine Christian, Australian...
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Resources Skills and Employment Plan Released
This week the Queensland Premier tabled the Resources Skills and Employment Plan. With an estimated 40,000 additional resource sector jobs required by 2020, Queensland needs to be taking action now and implementing training and employment strategies which...
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Transitional arrangements for harmonised work health and safety laws now apply
New work health and safety legislation commenced in Queensland on 1 January 2012 and it is important that employers and other duty holders are aware of how their businesses are affected. To smooth the shift to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work...
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Work Health & Safety Harmonisation information now available for members
As at the 1st January 2012 we entered the new era of work health and safety harmonisation. With the impact of harmonisation you will notice it has affected a number of areas including Codes of Practice, safety acts and regulations. ECA members can access a...
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Transitional Asbestos Provisions
New transitional arrangements for asbestos will be phased in with the implementation of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 from 1 January 2012. NSW Existing asbestos removal work licences will be converted to the equivalent asbestos removal licence...
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Bupa health care offer for Master Electricians and ECA members - Win a trip to New Zealand
Bupa is a leading healthcare organisation in Australia, proudly looking after the needs of more than three million Australians. Bupa has been around for over 60 years through their trusted brands HBA, MBF and Mutual Community. To kick start 2012 Bupa are offering...
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ECA Gold Coast Golf Day proves a huge success
The ECA Gold Coast golf day proved a big success with an impressive turnout and a fun day had my all. We would like to thank our platinum sponsor Remo Concrete Constructions for their support in making the day such a spectacular one. We have already locked...
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Women in Contracting Christmas Race Day
The Women in Contracting Race Day was a great excuse for our members to get out with their partners and celebrate the year that was among fellow industry peers. After many requests from our Women in Contracting (WiC) ladies, for the first time ever, men were...
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Electrical superstars shine at Electrical Contractors Association 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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2011 Electrical industry conference a huge success
The MEA/ECA 2011 Annual Conference was a huge success with over 350 delegates experiencing a once in a lifetime escape to the tropical island paradise of Fiji. The festivities began to the sounds of traditional Fijian drums as the local Chief officially welcomed...
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TRUenergy seeks development approval for two new gas fired power stations in Queensland
TRUenergy is seeking development approval for two high-efficiency gas-fired power stations in Queensland to meet forecast increases in electricity demand in the state. The two power stations will be developed in Ipswich, close to the projected population growth...
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ECA is on the road in October with our regular roadshows
ECA is once again hitting the road to deliver industry updates and give members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. Guest speakers: Chief executive officer Malcolm Richards will be showcasing the new ECA and Master Electricians branding as...
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Energy skills Qld announces ECA as Number One Registered Training Organisation
Through ECA’s significant commitment to secure government funding for our industry, ECA has been recognised as a leader in providing high quality, nationally accredited electrical and communications training qualifications, certificates and licences...
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2011 Annual Conference reaches full capacity
Following an unprecedented response the 2011 Annual Conference in Fiji has reached full capacity with over 300 delegates. The five day Conference being held at the Sofitel Resort and Spa Denarau Fiji, has booked out every room available with delegates from...
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ECA named one of Brisbane's top innovators
The 2011 Brisbane Innovation Scorecard reveals Brisbane’s leading innovators. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk officially launched this year’s Brisbane Innovation Scorecard, naming the Electrical and Communications Association as a leader in innovation....
