Never do it yourself

Every year a number of Australians are severely electrocuted or even killed by electricity, and a significant number of properties are either damaged or destroyed by fire resulting from electrical faults. It is illegal to undertake DIY electrical work unless you are a licensed electrician.

Unlicensed persons who do undertake electrical work can be prosecuted in the courts and incur substantial fines. In addition, home owners with illegal wiring may find that they are not covered by their home building insurance policy in the event of a fire which can be traced to the illegal wiring as the cause of the fire.

Always use a licensed electrician or electrical contractor for your wiring work, and protect yourself, your family and your property from the risks.