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IIR weighs in on refrigeration set point debate
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released a position paper on frozen food set points.
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News
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A2EP looks to fill board position
Kylie Hargreaves is stepping down as chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) after five years.
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IIR weighs in on refrigeration set point debate
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released a position paper on frozen food set points.
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Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
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Further research into RE170 emerges
A study from Jaume I University in Spain has looked into the potential effectiveness of dimethyl ether (RE170) as a refrigerant.
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ARC reports record licensing growth
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) reports that its licence scheme is at record levels.
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AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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Engineers Australia launches program to attract young engineers
Engineers Australia’s Inspiring Future Engineers program is designed to attract the next generation of talent to the profession.
Events
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Key talking points from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25).
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Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
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AIRAH expands apprentice awards to 5 states, confirms 2025 dates
AIRAH’s state apprentice awards have expanded to cover five states: SA, Victoria, Queensland, WA, and NSW.
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ATMOsphere returns to Australia with new momentum
From May 12–13, the ATMOsphere conference returned to Australia to continue its work promoting the uptake of natural refrigerants.
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IAQ25: Meet the keynote speakers
With less than two weeks to go until IAQ25, we meet the two international keynote speakers.
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Webinar on NCC implementation in WA
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia is running a free webinar on NCC 2022.
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Woolworths to host World Refrigeration Day events
Supermarket chain Woolworths has announced that it will mark World Refrigeration Day by holding events in six cities on Thursday, June 26.
Regulations
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Tackling Australia’s productivity challenges
The Productivity Commission is seeking public comment on five key productivity challenges until June 6.
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AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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National occupation licensing back on the table
Australia’s Productivity Commission is considering occupational licensing schemes that will improve the mobility of trades across the country, and is seeking feedback from the public.
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ARC reports surge in online licence checks
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has reported a significant increase in consumer awareness of its ARCtick licensing scheme.
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AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.
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Standards on indoor air measurement open for comment
Public comment is open on AS 16000.1 and AS 16000.34, which deal with sampling strategies for indoor air, and measurement methods for airborne particles.
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Webinar on NCC implementation in WA
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia is running a free webinar on NCC 2022.
Features
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Key talking points from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25).
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ATMOsphere returns to Australia with new momentum
From May 12–13, the ATMOsphere conference returned to Australia to continue its work promoting the uptake of natural refrigerants.
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Discussing the future of HVAC&R skills training
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, reflects on learnings from a recent visit to TasTAFE.
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Will Aussie HVAC&R be affected by the chaos of Donald Trump?
Donald Trump’s return to office has had a seismic effect on global markets and muddied the pathway to net zero emissions. Will the Australian HVAC&R industry feel the aftershocks?
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Demand response: cause for DRED?
Demand response programs for residential air conditioning have raised concerns, but are they as scary as they seem?
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Expert perspectives on the skills shortage
AIRAH’s recent Industry Night in Melbourne kicked off with a panel session to explore the skills shortage in our sector.
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Howzat for heat monitoring?!
Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport.
Business
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Reliable Controls RC-RemoteAccess achieves BTL certification
RC-RemoteAccess software from Reliable Controls has achieved BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certification.
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Hussmann and Refra form partnership
Hussmann has partnered with Refra to provide exclusive supply of natural refrigeration systems in Australia.
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Simon Bradwell, M.AIRAH, appointed ARBS Foundation chair
The ARBS Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr Simon Bradwell, M.AIRAH, as its new chairman.
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Nidec announces new president
Alberto Casnati has been appointed the new president of Nidec Global Appliances, succeeding Guilherme Almeida.
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ARC recruiting technical and training GM
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is hiring for the position of General Manager, Technical & Training, based in Box Hill, Melbourne.
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Rinnai announces 7-year warranty on selected air conditioners
From April 1, 2025, Rinnai air conditioners now come with an extended seven-year warranty on a selection of systems.
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Smardt introduces AeroPure AF chillers
Smardt has introduced the AeroPure AF Series of air-cooled chillers, which operate with oil-free, magnetically suspended compressors.