NECA NSW

05/11/2026

🚨 VENUE CHANGE – LISMORE INDUSTRY NIGHT ⚡

Important update for electrical contractors and industry professionals!

The venue for NECA’s Northern NSW Industry Night in Lismore tonight has changed.

📍 NEW VENUE: Lismore Workers Sports Club
202 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new venue for an informative evening of industry updates, insights and networking!

See you tonight! ⚡

04/11/2026

⚠️ One overlooked clause. Thousands in unexpected costs. Is your business protected?

Construction contracts can contain hidden risks that impact your cash flow, increase your liability, and reduce your profitability.

Join Frank Brown, Partner at NECA Legal, for an informative session on identifying contract clauses that could put your business at risk and, more importantly, how to protect yourself before signing.

🔍 What you'll learn:
Different contract types and associated risks
Legislative frameworks
Contract clauses that can cost your business
Artificial Intelligence and contracting
Practical risk management strategies
How subcontractors can manage unfair contract terms, even when negotiating power is limited

📅 Date: 2 December 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Attend in person:
📍NECA Auditorium. 122 Hume Highway, Chullora
💲$200 per person

Attend online:
💲$100 per person

Whether you regularly negotiate contracts or simply sign them when required, this session will provide practical insights to help safeguard your business and your bottom line.

👉 Register today: https://events.humanitix.com/clauses-that-kill

Don't let the fine print become an expensive mistake!

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

NECA stands firm for NSW electrical contractors

NECA appeared before the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission on 2 November 2026 to defend the Commission’s earlier decision refusing the single interest authorisation application concerning electrical contractors in NSW on the basis that it was not in the public interest.

The hearing focused largely on procedural matters. NECA was strongly represented, with NECA Legal continuing to lead our defence of members’ interests.

The Full Bench has reserved its decision. Once the decision is handed down, NECA will assess its reasons and implications, determine the next steps and provide members with a further update and advice.

This matter is important to electrical contractors and the way they manage their businesses and employment arrangements. it will set a precedent for our industry.

NECA remains committed to ensuring members’ interests are represented throughout the proceedings.

If you have questions about the appeal or what it could mean for your business, contact NECA for further information and support. We encourage members to engage with our team and ensure they have access to informed advice as the matter progresses.

Contact NECA today to discuss your business’s circumstances

01/11/2026

📢 ON TOMORROW! 🍳🔥

Join NECA NSW for a BBQ Breakfast at TLE Port Macquarie!

🤝 Connect with fellow electrical contractors, catch up with the NECA NSW team, and chat about what’s happening across the industry.

📅 Tuesday, 3 November
⏰ 6:30am – 10:00am
📍 TLE Port Macquarie

🥓 Come along, grab a fresh bacon and egg roll, and kick-start your morning with great conversations and industry connections!

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

01/11/2026

🔌Electrical Contractors in ACT and NSW: Get Expert Support Onsite! 🚧

NECA's Onsite Visit Inspection Services are here to ensure your projects are safe, compliant, and of the highest quality including:
⚡ Compliance Inspections
⚡ Switchboard Compliance Audits
⚡Tailored Technical Services
⚡Consultative Support
⚡Project Planning
⚡Detailed Inspection Report

Schedule your onsite visit today with NECA 👉 https://www.neca.asn.au/.../onsite-visit-inspection-services

30/10/2026

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) commenced package 1 of the Electricity Network Regulation Review (ENRR) that will examine the future of electricity network regulation. This package focuses on the service classification and ring fencing framework. It can be found here www.aemc.gov.au/market-reviews-advice/electricity-network-regulation-review-package-1

Meanwhile NECA is calling on Commonwealth, state and territory energy ministers to pause implementation of the proposed Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program and address its implications for electricity consumers, competition and local electrical businesses. We support expanding charging infrastructure, particularly in regional communities and for households without off-street parking. However, the proposed model would allow regulated electricity network businesses to recover around 70 per cent of eligible infrastructure costs through electricity bills.

Our concern is straightforward: electricity consumers would carry costs and investment risks for infrastructure that private operators and electrical contractors are already delivering well.

We are also standing up for the small and medium electrical businesses that should have a fair opportunity to install, maintain and upgrade this infrastructure. A rollout concentrated within monopoly networks and their preferred delivery chains risks limiting those opportunities and discouraging private investment.

NECA is advocating for a better approach: competitive grants and targeted public funding where support is genuinely needed, transparent evidence of market gaps, and a strong role for councils in local planning and site selection. Network businesses have an essential role in enabling timely connections, providing network capacity information and ensuring fair access to suitable infrastructure.

We are seeking a pause, deferral of the rule change decision and meaningful engagement with affected stakeholders before commitments are made.Our message to governments is clear. Expand EV charging in a way that protects consumers, encourages competition and creates opportunities for the electrical businesses delivering Australia’s energy transition.

29/10/2026

⚡Regulations change. Safety requirements evolve. New challenges keep coming. Are you ready for what’s next?

NECA’s Northern NSW Industry Nights are coming up soon, bringing electrical professionals together to share knowledge, get across important updates and take practical insights back to the job.

💡 Whether it’s understanding your compliance obligations, improving your business systems or hearing what’s changing across the industry, there’s plenty of value in making time to attend.

👥 Why not bring a colleague and make the most of the opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with fellow contractors.

📍 Find a session near you:
🔹 Taree | Monday, 2 November
🔹 Coffs Harbour | Wednesday, 4 November
🔹 Lismore | Thursday, 5 November
🔹 Newcastle | Monday, 9 November

🚨 Important: Registration is essential - no door entries will be available.

👉 Check out the details and secure your spot: https://www.neca.asn.au/branch/events/northern-nsw-industry-nights

Keep your knowledge current, your business prepared, and your industry connections strong⚡

28/10/2026

NECA Technical Updates - Session 3

Standards change. Regulations evolve. Make sure you're keeping pace.

Join NECA's technical experts on Thursday 12 November for an essential update on the latest technical and compliance developments affecting electrical contractors.

This practical webinar will break down key industry changes, answer common technical questions, and provide important state-specific updates to help you stay compliant and confident on every job.

Agenda:
✅BESS and Solar Installations
✅Compliance in Switchboards
✅State updates

🎟️ Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8612713627736094558

26/10/2026

Join NECA NSW for a BBQ Breakfast in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 3 November, from 6:30am – 10:00am!

🤝 Connect with fellow electrical contractors, catch up with the NECA NSW team, and have a chat about what’s happening across the industry.

📅 Tuesday, 3 November
⏰ 6:30am – 10:00am
📍TLE Port Macquarie

🍳 Come along, grab a fresh bacon and egg roll, enjoy a BBQ breakfast, and start your morning connecting with others in the industry!

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋