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Master Electricians Australia at Trader’s 500 Expo
Trader’s 500 is the biggest electrical industry trade show in Australia, designed and run by one of the leaders in the electrical wholesale industry, Lawrence & Hanson. With more than 50 suppliers presenting their most current products, this is a...
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National licensing delayed until 2013
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has announced that the introduction of national licensing will now start in 2013. This first wave of licences to be affected includes electrical, plumbing and gasfitting, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and...
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ACTU wage plan would destroy apprenticeships – Master Electricians
The call by ACTU President Ged Kearney to hike apprentice wages to up to double existing levels would destroy the apprenticeship system and put an end to training opportunities for young people. Master Electricians Australia’s General Manager for Workplace...
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Electricians licensing accreditation on solar hot water jobs under review
The Minister for Housing and Public Works, Bruce Flegg, has asked the Building Services Authority (BSA) to examine licensing regulations that apply to the installation of solar hot water systems to clarify installation responsibilities for electricians and...
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Electricians fined for performing electrical work – Queensland bureaucracy goes mad
Master Electricians Australia has blasted “bureaucracy gone mad” after the Queensland Building Services Authority issued fines to electricians for performing work they were qualified and authorised to do. In a number of recent cases, electricians have...
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Legislation passed to abolish the ABCC
The Gilliard Government announced the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). This decision has been delivered with the passing of the Building and Construction Industry (Transition to Fair Work) Bill into the Senate on Wednesday...
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Don’t be a fool – Check your smoke alarms
Master Electricians Australia is urging all Australians to change their smoke alarm batteries and check their safety switches on the 1st of April this year. Master Electricians Australia Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Richards said April Fools’ Day...
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Three fatal electrocutions in Queensland in one week
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating three fatal incidents that occurred last week in Queensland. A worker was electrocuted while working on a billboard in the western Brisbane suburb of Sherwood. A young worker was electrocuted on a construction...
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Master Electricians NSW expands with new offices and new manager
Master Electricians Australia has expanded its footprint in New South Wales with the appointment of proven leader Jody McGann as the new State Manager and the official opening of their new headquarters in Parramatta. An open-day was held for members and suppliers...
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DO NOT USE electricity and appliances without testing after flood damage
Flood-affected home owners in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland have been urged to have all electrical appliances and fittings properly tested before use so they do not add further tragedy to the damage caused by flooding. Master Electricians Australia...
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Don’t get burnt by solar scammers
Queensland consumers are being urged to do their homework when buying solar power systems following a growth in complaints about questionable traders and poor quality products. Fair Trading Executive Director, Brian Bauer, said while solar products could offer...
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Federal Government announces end to solar hot water rebate
The Government announced on 28 February 2012 that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme – Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) will close on 30 June 2012. This means rebate applications for solar hot water systems purchased or ordered (and a deposit paid) up to...
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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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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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ABCC calls for tenders - Sham contracting research
The ABCC is calling for tender submissions to conduct research into sham contracting within Australia’s building and construction industry. Potential researchers will have until 19 March 2012 to submit a tender application, with research expected to...
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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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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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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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A ‘new breed’ of contractor is named Master Electrician of the Year
A local electrical contractor has been recognised as outstanding in the field by Master Electricians Australia. The Master Electrician of the Year Award was presented to Power Integration at the Annual Excellence Awards on Friday. The medium-sized firm was...
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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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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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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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NSW man fined for unqualified and unlicensed electrical work
A Kellyville man has been ordered to pay $7,281 by Parramatta Local Court for unqualified and unlicensed electrical work. Blake O’Brien pleaded guilty to carrying out electrical wiring work while unqualified, falsely representing he was the holder of...
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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...
