Mark Vender
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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”.
AIRAH opposes plan to lower the bar for our trade
The most recent report from the Productivity Commission has included a recommendation to lower entry requirements for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians in NSW – a move which AIRAH has opposed.
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.
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.
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.
Heat pump testing standard open for comment
Standards Australia is inviting public comments on important updates to the performance assessment standard for air source heat pump water heaters.
NCC pause not as disruptive as first feared
The federal government has announced a pause on updates to the National Construction Code, but only after NCC 2025 is finalised.
Updated trajectory identifies new challenges and opportunities
The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) has agreed on an update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings.
End-to-end review for Standards Australia
Standards Australia has announced a comprehensive, independent review of its standards development process, describing it as an opportunity to modernise and strengthen how standards work.
Lukewarm on licensing, strong on free standards – PC releases interim report
After seeking comments on national occupational licensing and harmonisation of standards, the Productivity Commission (PC) has released its interim recommendations and is calling for further feedback.
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