Update on Free Access to Standards
MEA is collaborating with Standards Australia to clarify details about free access to standards for tradespeople and businesses in the industry.
Will tradespeople get free access to Australian Standards?
Electricians and other licensed trades need current standards for compliance. Free access could reduce costs and simplify staying up to date with regulatory requirements.
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Why it matters: Builders, electricians, and HVAC trades could see growing demand for retrofit and energy upgrade work as net zero targets drive building upgrades across Australia.
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