Mark Vender
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Webinar on NSW fire safety reform and AS 1851
AIRAH, AMCA Australia and FPA Australia are running a free webinar on February 3, 2025, to explore mandatory compliance with AS 1851-2012.
Explosive gas atmospheres standard open for review
A draft standard is open for comment: DR AS/NZS IEC 60079.10.1 Amd 1:2025 Explosive atmospheres, Part 10.1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas atmospheres.
New Zealand to strengthen refrigerant product stewardship
The New Zealand government is aiming to better manage synthetic refrigerants by drafting regulations for a product stewardship scheme.
Addressing the RAC skills shortage
In the wake of recent reports highlighting a shortage of RAC technicians in Australia, the ARC says it is addressing these challenges.
South Australia seeks input on building reforms
The South Australian government is undertaking an extensive review of laws that govern the building and construction industry, and is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders. The review will focus on opportunities to enhance industry compliance, protect and inform consumers, and support the building sector to deliver high-quality building work. The review will consider: This review […]
Next step to establishing home energy ratings
Energy ministers have released Version 2 of the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework, which sets out a national approach to implementing disclosure schemes. The framework defines: The second version of the framework has been developed in collaboration between Australian, state and territory governments, as well as industry and community group stakeholders. Energy Ministers also released […]
VEU program seeks views on new targets
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program – billed as the largest energy-efficiency program in Australia – is setting emissions reduction targets for 2026 and 2027, and has produced a regulatory impact statement to present options and elicit public comment. The VEU program is a market-based scheme that provides financial assistance to households and businesses adopting more […]
HVAC&R workers confirmed as ‘in demand’
The federal government has released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new CSOL has been designed to replace what the government describes as “complex, out of date and inflexible” occupation lists in Australia’s temporary skilled visa program. The CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis and stakeholder consultations by Jobs and Skills […]
Hot water heat pump working groups seek members
In July 2024, the Roadmap for Heat Pump Hot Water Systems (HPHWS) in Australia was released, outlining key actions to grow and strengthen the industry. To advance these goals, the Energy Efficiency Council, with support from the NSW and Victorian governments, established an Industry Consultative Group (ICG). The ICG supports collaboration between industry, governments, and […]
The human impact of poor indoor air quality
A new Australian report, recently launched at Parliament House, has highlighted the human impact of poor indoor air quality.
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