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.

October 2011

1 October 2011 - Adelaide Advertiser
Article: Road best travelled
Article 2: Road best travelled

1 October 2011 - Daily Telegraph
Article: Road best travelled

1 October 2011 - Herald Sun
Article: Road best travelled

1 October 2011 - Courier Mail
Article: Road best travelled

1 October 2011 – Perth Now
Web: Time to look overseas for electricians 

2 October 2011 - Sunday Times Perth
Article: Road best travelled

Connected Home Solutions

Article: Connected Country
Article: New lighting requirements

4 October 2011 – Kalamunda Reporter
Web: Award win a nice shock
Article: Award win a nice shock

4 October 2011 – Midland Reporter
Web: Award win a nice shock

7 October 2011 - Dalby Herald
Article: Home safety remains vital factor - NECA

8 October 2011 - Northern Territory News
Article: The more you learn, the more you earn

11 October 2011 - Joondalup Times
Article: MITA slapped with $50,000 in rates

12 October 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness

12 October 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web: Building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness, says NECA

12 October 2011 – Herald Sun
Web: Short-cut training to tackle skill crisis

12 October 2011 – News.com.au
Web: Short-cut training to tackle skill crisis

12 October 2011 – Perth Now
Web: Short-cut training to tackle skill crisis

13 October 2011 – Building Product News (BPN)
Web: Outrage at the loss of building industry cop

14 October 2011 - In Business
Web: Electrical industry call to retain construction watchdog to prevent jobsite 'lawlessness'

17 October 2011 - Radio 2GB Ross Greenwood

NECA's CEO James Tinslay was interviewed by Ross Greenwood about the problems associated with the solar industry and how these can be overcome to ensure solar installations are compliant.

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Summary: NECA CEO James Tinslay on 2GB Ross Greenwood

18 October 2011 - Hobson Bay Leader
Article: EcoSmart Electricians

18 October 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electricians say solar frameworks needs an overhaul following more dangerous stats

18 October 2011 – Eastern Reporter
Web: Sparkie reaps rewards from career switch
Article: Sparkie reaps reward from career switch

18 October 2011 - ABC Radio South Western Victoria
Summary: NECA Victoria President talks about Energy Users Association report

19 October 2011 - Yarrawonga Chronicle
Article: Matthew is state's best

Electrical Solutions - September/October

• NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs

19 October 2011 – Manufacturer’s Monthly
Web: Regulator finds 20% of solar panel installations are dangerous

19 October 2011 – PACE - Process and Control Enginerring
Web: Regulator finds 20 per cent of solar panel installations are dangerous

20 October 2011 – Sustainability Matters
Web: Calls for overhaul of solar installation regs

21 October 2011 – SmartHouse Lifestyle Technology
Web: Beware dodgy Xmas lights

21 October 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Newcastle and Hunter electricians meet for industry education

21 October 2011 – Newsmaker
Web: Electricians warn about dodgy Christmas lights

24 October 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web: NECA calls for solar regulation overhaul

24 October 2011 – Electrical Solutions
Web: Seven safety tips when buying or installing Christmas lights

25 October 2011 - Bega District News
Article: Dodgy Christmas lights

25 October 2011 - St George Sutherland Shire Leader
Article: Fairy lights can spark trouble

26 October 2011 - Ayr Advocate
Article: Warning over dodgy lights at Christmas

26 October 2011 - Bayside Star Sandgate
Article: Electricians warn play it safe with Christmas lights

26 October 2011 - Daily Liberal Dubbo
Article: How to safeguard yourself from a solar panel installation disaster

26 October 2011 - News Weekly Merimbula
Article: Dodgy Christmas lights

26 October 2011 - Yass Tribune
Article: NECA calls for action

27 October 2011 - ABC Radio 891 Adelaide
Summary: NECA SA CEO Larry Moore discusses cost of installing off-peak power

28 October 2011 - ABC Radio 891 Adelaide
Summary: Allan Aitchison from NECA SA discusses how smoke can affect signals

28 October 2011 - Connected Home Solutions
Article: Don't be left in the dark

29 October 2011 - Queensland Times Ipswich
Article: Christmas safety a top priority

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