In the news - June 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.
June 2011
1 June 2011 - Ferret
Web: Fluke Australia sponsors TAFE Awards at the NECA Group Training Apprentice Awards
1 June 2011 - Bellingen Courier Sun
Article: Premier forced to tinker with solar bonus cutbacks
1 June 2011 - Rexel Contact Magazine
Article: Electricians welcome incentives for apprentices in 2011 Budget
2 June 2011 - Newsmaker
Web: Electricians warn of winter dangers
2 June 2011 - Electrical Solutions
Web: NECA warns of winter dangers
3 June 2011 - 96.5 Family FM Brisbane
Radio: Interview on electrical safety tips for winter
3 June 2011 - Queensland Times Ipswich
Article: Warning to put safety first as cold sets in
3 June 2011 - News Mail Bundaberg
Article: Reducing fire risk at home
3 June 2011 - Safety Solutions
Web: Electricians warns about winter dangers
4 June 2011 - Coffs Harbour Advocate
Article: Stay safe in winter
6 June 2011 - Penty Valley FM 88.6FM
Radio: Interview on electrical safety tips for winter
7 June 2011 - Newsmaker
Web: NSW electricians welcome solar tariff decision
7 June 2011 - Brimbank Leader
Article: Critics slam measures to catch tax evaders
7 June 2011 – NewsMaker
Web: Electrical industry welcome start of Sydney solar panel safety audit
7 June 2011 - Hills Shire Times
Article: Audit to target Sydney
7 June 2011 - Mountain View Mail Healesville
Article: Warning goes out over winter fire risks
7 June 2011 - Rangers Trader Mail
Article: Warning goes out over winter fire risks
8 June 2011 - Ayr Advocate
Article: Warning on dangers of winter
8 June 2011 - Belligen Courier Sun
Article: Electricians warn of winter dangers
8 June 2011 - Bombala Times
Article: Warning on winter dangers
8 June 2011 - Northern District Times
Article: Audit to target Sydney
8 June 2011 - Rouse Hill Times
Article: Audit to target Sydney
9 June 2011 - Blayney Chronicle
Article: Caution urged over winter appliances
9 June 2011 - Hornsby Advocate
Article: Audit to target Sydney
9 June 2011 - The Age
Article: A cooling climate of political parsimony leaves solar in the shade
Web: A cooling climate of political parsimony leaves solar in the shade
12 June 2011 - Brimbank Leader
Web: Brimbank workers slam measure to catch tax evaders
14 June 2011 - Harvey Waroona Reporter
Article: Winter Dangers
14 June 2011 - BPN - Building Products News
Web: NSW solar panels inspected
14 June 2011 - Harvey Worona Reporter
Article: Winter Dangers
15 June 2011 - Blacktown Advocate
Article: Solar safety checked
15 June 2011 - Camden Haven Courier
Article: Solar tariff rate retention welcomed
17 June 2011 - Ferret
Web: Fluke Australia Proudly Sponsors 3rd Place TAFE Awards at the NECA Group Training Apprentice Awards
18 June 2011 - Choice Magazine
Article: Surging Supply - Solar Panel safety
18 June 2011 - Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
Article: Keep an eye on wiring
21 June 2011 - Hills Shire Times
Article: Solar panel checks
22 June 2011 - Rouse Hill Times
Article: Solar panel checks
22 June 2011 - North Shore Times
Article: Solar panel checks
22 June 2011 - Northern District Times
Article: Solar panel checks
23 June 2011 - Hornsby Advocate
Article: Solar panel checks
23 June 2011 - Manly Daily
Article: Solar panel checks
Electrical Connection Winter June Edition
- A Word from the CEO
- More maths and physics at school says electrical industry
- NECA launches NECA Jobs
- Huge step forward for NECA Victoria
- Investment in training a shared responsibility
- Calling on Canberra
- Public review of national model work health and safety regulations and codes
- NECA launches plain English guide to modern award
- Coroner findings justify need for RCD and inspection regime
- A history of the Australian electrical contractor
- Back to basics for apprentices
- ACRS a low cost and well connected service
- The Cutler did it...
24 June 2011 - Bega District News
Article: Winter electricity dangers
29 June 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electrical industry calls for further safety inspections of solar panels
29 June 2011 – BigPond News
Web: O’Farrell on scare campaign, Foley
29 June 2011 – Shepparton News
Web: O’Farrell on scare campaign
29 June 2011 – 7 News Online
Web: O’Farrell on scare campaign
29 June 2011 – The West Australian Online
Web: O’Farrell on scare campaign
29 June 2011 – SBS World News Online
Web: O’Farrell on scare campaign
29 June 2011 – Industry Search
Web: O’Farrell accused of sensationalising solar safety audit
29 June 2011 - 2GB Radio - 5.00pm News
Summary: Electricians raise concerns about solar panels
29 June 2011 - 2GB Radio - 7.00pm News
Summary: Electricians raise concerns about solar panels
30 June 2011 - Central Midlands and Coastal Advocate
Article: Electricians warn about winter dangers