National Electrical and Communications Association

National Electrical and Communications Association NECA is the peak industry body that represents the electrical and communications contracting industry in Australia. www.neca.asn.au

Thanks to Bupa Australia and Toyota Australia, NECA are giving away 10 Garmin watches and two football experiences to so...
06/03/2026

Thanks to Bupa Australia and Toyota Australia, NECA are giving away 10 Garmin watches and two football experiences to some of this year’s most highly anticipated rounds.

Simply take a video or photo of a NECA member sticker on your vehicle, post it on social media and tag National Electrical and Communications Association.

Thanks to our friends at Bupa, you’ll go into the running to win one of 10 Garmin watches (3x Instinct E 45mm, 2x Instinct E 40mm, 5x Vivoactive 6).

If your sticker happens to be placed on a Toyota vehicle, you’ll enter the bonus draw to attend an epic AFL or NRL game day experience.

The legends at Toyota will either be flying you and a guest to Melbourne to watch the Hawks take on the Demons in the Toyota Fleet MCG corporate box, complete with breakfast and accommodation, or they’ll be putting you and your guest up for the night in Brisbane to watch the Broncos battle the Sharks from the Toyota Fleet corporate box at Suncorp Stadium.

If you don’t have a NECA member sticker, contact your local NECA branch to get yours today.

Prizes will be drawn by chance and winners announced on 21 April 2026.

Full T&Cs can be found at www.neca.asn.au/neca-member-promo.

A productive and forward looking Electrotechnology Roundtable with the NECA National Executive and senior leaders from a...
27/02/2026

A productive and forward looking Electrotechnology Roundtable with the NECA National Executive and senior leaders from across our industry.

Under the leadership of NECA National President Peter Beveridge, we were pleased to welcome Senator Dean Smith, Anthea Middleton PSO, Michael Wright from the ETU, Farokh Ghadially of Schneider Electric, Scott Gandy of Stowe Australia, our incoming CEO Stewart Joyce, and senior Government Relations representatives from NECA. The calibre of discussion reflected the significance of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the electrotechnology sector.

The purpose of the roundtable was clear. To rigorously analyse the national policy environment and determine NECA’s strategic policy positions for the coming years. From workforce capability and female participation, data centre innovations, competition policy, energy transition delivery and safety standards, the conversation was practical, candid and solutions focused.

Our sector employs hundreds of thousands of Australians and underpins the reliability, safety and modernisation of the national electricity system. Policy settings must reflect that reality. As the peak body for over 6,500 electrical and communications contracting businesses, NECA will continue to lead with evidence, integrity and a firm commitment to outcomes that strengthen industry, protect consumers and support a skilled, safe and diverse workforce.

Constructive engagement across employers, unions, manufacturers and policymakers is not optional. It is essential. This roundtable demonstrated what serious industry collaboration looks like.

Thanks to Bupa and Toyota, NECA are giving away 10 Garmin watches and two football experiences to some of this year’s mo...
26/02/2026

Thanks to Bupa and Toyota, NECA are giving away 10 Garmin watches and two football experiences to some of this year’s most highly anticipated rounds.

Simply take a video or photo of a NECA member sticker on your vehicle, post it on social media and tag Electrical Communications Association.

Thanks to our friends at Bupa, you’ll go into the running to win one of 10 Garmin watches (3x Instinct E 45mm, 2x Instinct E 40mm, 5x Vivoactive 6).

If your sticker happens to be placed on a Toyota vehicle, you’ll enter the bonus draw to attend an epic AFL or NRL game day experience.

The legends at Toyota will either be flying you and a guest to Melbourne to watch the Hawks take on the Demons in the Toyota Fleet MCG corporate box, complete with breakfast and accommodation, or they’ll be putting you and your guest up for the night in Brisbane to watch the Broncos battle the Sharks from the Toyota Fleet corporate box at Suncorp Stadium.

If you don’t have a NECA member sticker, contact your local NECA branch to get yours today.

Prizes will be drawn by chance and winners announced on 21 April 2026.

Full T&Cs can be found at www.neca.asn.au/neca-member-promo.

Today, NECA appeared as a witness before the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into electric vehicle infrastructure.Neil R...
13/02/2026

Today, NECA appeared as a witness before the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into electric vehicle infrastructure.

Neil Roberts, Kent Johns, and Michael Weekes represented NECA, giving evidence on the practical realities of delivering safe, compliant and scalable EV charging infrastructure across Victoria.

We reinforced that policy ambition must be matched by regulatory certainty, strong technical standards and a skilled workforce. The EV transition will only succeed if safety, fair competition and consumer protection remain central, particularly in relation to network market conduct and connection frameworks.

NECA will continue to advocate for reforms that support electrical contractors, protect consumers and ensure Victoria’s EV infrastructure is delivered reliably and efficiently across metropolitan and regional communities.

Save the date - Sun 4th to Wed 7th October 2026!NECA Australia joins the NECA USA 2026 Convention and Trade Show in fabu...
05/02/2026

Save the date - Sun 4th to Wed 7th October 2026!

NECA Australia joins the NECA USA 2026 Convention and Trade Show in fabulous Las Vegas for the first time ever! This event offers a unique opportunity for members to engage with both Australian and American industry leaders and participate in a wide range of activities.

Pricing and additional details will be released in April 2026.

For more information, or to register your interest: https://www.neca.asn.au/neca-conference-2026

Vale Wayne HobsonIt is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Mr Wayne Hobson after a very brief i...
20/01/2026

Vale Wayne Hobson

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Mr Wayne Hobson after a very brief illness.

Wayne has made an incredible contribution to NECA over many years, both nationally and at a Tasmanian branch level and will be sorely missed.

He was the immediate past president of the NECA Tasmania branch, a position he held for more than 10 years, and a recent member of the NECA National Council.

Many of you would have come across Wayne at national meetings, awards ceremonies, and NECA functions, he was a larger-than-life character who freely offered his time and advice to those who sought it out.

As a recognition of his service to the Electrotechnology sector, and as a 40+ year veteran of the Tasmanian Electrical sector Wayne was awarded Life Membership of NECA Tasmania at the 2025 NECA Tas Awards.

Our thoughts are with Wayne’s wife Sandra and his children.

The National Electrical and Communications Association has today announced the appointment of Stewart Joyce as its new C...
15/01/2026

The National Electrical and Communications Association has today announced the appointment of Stewart Joyce as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Joyce brings more than three decades of senior leadership experience across the electrical, communications, engineering and technical services sectors.

NECA National President Peter Beveridge said the appointment followed a rigorous national process and reflected the organisation’s focus on strong commercial leadership, industry credibility and strategic reform.

“Stewart is an outstanding appointment for NECA and for our members nationally. He has led large, complex electrical and technical services businesses through periods of growth, restructuring and change, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, training and workforce capability,” Mr Beveridge said.

Mr Joyce said it was a privilege to be appointed CEO of NECA and to lead an organisation with a proud history and a critical role in Australia’s energy, construction and communications future.

“NECA is the peak body for an industry that quite literally powers the nation. I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer and to work with the Board, members and staff to strengthen NECA’s leadership, advocacy and service to industry,” Mr Joyce said.

Mr Joyce will commence in the role from the 16th March 2026.

NECA welcomes the Federal Government’s 7.2 billion dollar expansion of the Cheaper Home Batteries program. This is exact...
14/12/2025

NECA welcomes the Federal Government’s 7.2 billion dollar expansion of the Cheaper Home Batteries program. This is exactly the policy certainty NECA has pushed for on behalf of the electrical industry.

A new tiered support system from 1 May 2026 will keep the program sustainable and help households and small businesses choose the right sized battery system, delivered through the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme.

Full details are available on the Government’s website at www.dcceew.gov.au/cheaper-home-batteries.

This is a strong budget commitment and a positive step for electrical contractors, apprentices and Australia’s clean energy future.

NECA News December 2025 is online now, including a special feature on our 2025 NECA Award Winners.Visit https://www.neca...
08/12/2025

NECA News December 2025 is online now, including a special feature on our 2025 NECA Award Winners.

Visit https://www.neca.asn.au/neca-news-magazine to access this edition and catch up on all the latest industry news, technology insights and regulatory updates.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our magazine partners. Without your support we would not be able to share this valuable resource with electrical and communications industry professionals across the country.

01/12/2025

Congratulations to Fredon (VIC) for winning the Commercial Large Award at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards for their work on the Wyndham Law Courts.

01/12/2025

Shepherd Electrical (ACT) have just been awarded the coveted Commercial X-Large award at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards for their work on Willinga Park. Covering over 2,300 acres and built to Olympic standards, Willinga Park is one of Australia’s premier equine and events facilities.

Shepherd’s involvement has spanned over 10 years, with a scope that developed to include the design and construct of the electrical infrastructure; a microgrid hybrid power system; associated electrical services; lighting and control; communications; CCTV; Security; System controls; and Scarda monitoring.

01/12/2025

Global Cabling WA Pty Ltd have won the Commercial X-Small award at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards for their work in a live hospital, managing the challenges of working around regular hospital operations.

Global Cabling replaced the Block D Site Main and Building Main switchboards at the Royal Perth Hospital - including rerouting and extending the submains and feeder cables with minimal disruption.

With each switchboard weighing over 1.4 tonnes, the team engineered custom solutions including electric forklifts, structural reinforcements, and bespoke trolleys.

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