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Category: News
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Change of leadership at AMCA
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Australia (AMCA Australia) has announced a leadership transition, with Ben Hawkins appointed CEO.
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Marie Karekla named among leading women in HVAC&R
AIRAH Head of Conferences, Events and Business Development Marie Karekla has been named in the Climate Control News Top 20 Women in HVACR.
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Update coming for Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide
A project is underway to revise the Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide, a vital reference to educate and safeguard workers and end-users.
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Report reveals pathway for built environment decarbonisation
A new report has found that aligning with Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target could result in a 93% reduction in built environment emissions from 2025 levels.
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Researchers develop cardboard-based rammed earth
Engineers at RMIT have created “cardboard-confined rammed earth”, a construction material composed entirely of cardboard, water and soil.
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Report highlights trends in construction worker suicide rates
Construction workers remain at higher risk of suicide than other Australians, but new research shows the gap is closing.
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20 more apprentices complete Kirby CO₂ training
The Kirby Apprentice Fund has delivered the sixth round of its CO₂ Training Scholarship Program.
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Introducing students to a future in HVAC&R
Year 10 and 11 high school students have visited the Beijer Ref and Daikin premises as part of the “Discover HVAC&R” industry immersion day.
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Wastewater trial for potential PFAS solution
Wastewater treatment plants are set to trial a magnetic resin developed by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers to remove PFAS from sewerage.
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Australia leads IAQ action at Climate Week
The UN Climate Week in New York has seen the launch of two new initiatives to drive improvements in indoor air quality: a Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air and a Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air.
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CBOS testing the waters for HVAC&R licensing
Tasmania’s Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is running a survey seeking industry insight into the risks faced by HVAC&R trades and how regulatory oversight could help mitigate these risks.
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How Australia’s 2035 emissions target will affect HVAC&R
The federal government has released its 2035 emissions target, which it says is “ambitious, achievable, and in Australia’s national interests”.
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Climate report highlights need for urgent action
The federal government has released a first-of-its-kind report categorising and assessing Australia’s climate risks just days before it will announce updated 2035 emissions targets.
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Reducing embodied carbon through design
The Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is launching a new working group focused on the role of design in delivering low carbon assets in construction.
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Growing push to address airborne pathogens
The Victorian Health Leaders’ Airborne Pathogens Forum highlighted the ongoing urgent need to address indoor air quality (IAQ), particularly in health settings.
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ARC funds free RAC standards for licence holders
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced new funding to provide free access to curated standards for RAC technicians and businesses.
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Workforce plan highlights skills shortfalls
Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) has published new research showing what needs to be done for Australia to reach its net zero goals.
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Launch of National Fire Protection Month
FPA Australia has launched National Fire Protection Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about fire protection and the role the fire protection industry plays in safeguarding people, property, and the environment.
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Report highlights cold storage squeeze
A new report has found Australia is facing a critical shortage of cold storage infrastructure, especially along the eastern seaboard.
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Latest editions of AIRAH publications now available in print
The August–September issue of HVAC&R News and the spring edition of Ecolibrium have both been printed and distributed.