  
1. Editorial
Hon Harry Duynhoven, Associate Minister of Energy recently announced a number of initiatives relating to the electrical/electronic industry.
The main initiative was that the Energy Safety Review Bill, which is based on the EnergySafe work previously carried out, is anticipated to be completed by Christmas.
Hon Duynhoven also ex-pressed his firm view that registration/licensing in the “supply” sector of the industry would not be removed until suitable competency controls are introduced under the HSE Act.
In relation to the Board, Hon Duynhoven noted that since the original EnergySafe discussions took place, there has been considerable movement in the thinking
about the use of Crown Entities and he wants to look at that aspect. The governance structure for building practitioners has been based to a fair extent on the Board and
it shows the sort of approach Hon Duynhoven thinks should be looked at for the Board.
As 2004 draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people in the industry for the support they have given to me and my staff during the year.
On behalf of the Board and the EWLG I would like to wish everyone in the industry a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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