In the news - May 2011
NECA in the News
NECA comments on a wide range of issues affecting the electrical and communications contracting industry. NECA represents the best interests of the industry and receives both local, national and international media coverage.
May 2011
5 May 2011 - ABC Radio Riverina
Summary: TAFE NSW opens environmentally sustainable electrotechnology centre
9 May 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electricians welcome government funded incentives for apprentices in 2011 Budget
10 May 2011 - 2SM Radio - 5.00am and 7.00am News
Summary: Government incentives welcomed by NECA
Summary: Government support apprentices
10 May 2011 - 2DU Radio Dubbo
Summary: NECA welcomes government incentives in Budget
10 May 2011 - WIN TV News
Summary: TAFE Riverina opens electrotechnology centre
10 May 2011 - Daily Mercury Mackay
Article: Maths focus needed
12 May 2011 – Wanerro Times
Web: Campus for sparkies
12 May 2011 - National Indigenous Times
Article: Best of the best new centre is breeding excellence
13 May 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electricians condemn increase in red tape after Budget announcement
16 May 2011 – The Australian
Web: Business claims unions hurting self-employed
Article: Business claims unions hurting self-employed
16 May 2011 – Construction Contractor
Web: Electricians condemn Budget's increase in red tape
17 May 2011 - Australian Financial Review
Summary: Small business dismayed by Budget
17 May 2011 - Sunbury Leader
Article: Apprentice boost
17 May 2011 - Hume Leader
Article: Electrical apprentices
17 May 2011 - South Eastern Times (millicent)
Article: Red tape burden
18 May 2011 - Wagga Wagga Leader
Article: Top honours for TAFE students
19 May 2011 – Joondalup Weekender
Web: Push for CAT bus to service education precinct
Article: MP Pushes for Educat bus
22 May 2011 – Newsmaker.com.au
Web: Electricians welcome solar panel safety inspections
23 May 2011 - 2GB Radio Sydney - Ray Hadley Morning Show
NECA CEO speaks with Ray Hadley about the need to ensure solar panels installed under government programs meet existing electrical and building regulations.
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Summary: NECA CEO on Ray Hadley regarding solar panel inspections
23 May 2011 - ABC Radio - World Today
NECA CEO speaks with the ABC about the need for an audit of solar panel installations.
23 May 2011 – ABC World Today
Web: Calls for national solar audit
23 May 2011 - 2GB News - 10.00am
Summary: Solar panel safety inspections
23 May 2011 - 2GB - Ray Hadley Show
Summary: Caller regarding dangerous installations
23 May 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web: NECA condemns increase in red tape after Budget announcement
23 May 2011 – The Australian
Web: Electricians urge national audit amid fears of solar death trap
Article: Electricians urge national audit amid fears of solar death trap
23 May 2011 – Energy Matters
Web: NSW Announces Solar Power System Safety Audits
23 May 2011 – Choice
Web: Unsafe solar installation
23 May 2010 - 2MN Radio Muswellbrook
Summary: Solar panel safety inspections in NSW
27 May 2011 – Moonee Valley Leader
Web:Paper toll on tradies
Article: Paper work toll on tradies
24 May 2011 – Energy Matters
Web: Choice Warns On Shonky Solar Power Installers
24 May 2011 – Building Products News - BPN
Web: NSW announces solar panel safety inspections
24 May 2011 - West Australian
Article: Electricians cry foul over solar tariffs
25 May 2011 – NSW Liberal Party – Fair Trading Media Release
Web: Sydney Metro Solar Panels Checks to Commence June 6
25 May 2011 – Newsmaker.com.au
Web: Electrical industry welcomes expanded solar panel inspections
25 May 2011 – International Business Times
Web: NSW to conduct expanded solar panel inspections
26 May 2011 – St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
Web: Solar panel safety will be checked by experts
Article: Solar panel safety will be checked by experts
27 May 2011 – St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
Web: Solar panel safety will be checked by experts