News and notices
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Prohibition on PEN switching restored
The Government has restored the prohibition on Protective Earth and Neutral (PEN) switching while further analysis and an independent expert review are carried out.
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Getting prescribed electrical work right
Before starting, electrical workers need to be authorised and competent to undertake prescribed electrical work. They need to understand the testing, inspection, and certification requirements that apply.
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New consumer video promotes registered electrical workers
The EWRB has released a short video to help consumers understand why they should use a registered and licensed electrical worker.
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Recent EWRB decision
The Board has fined an electrical worker who livened high risk prescribed electrical work before sighting a signed Record of Inspection.
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Standard of the month – NZS 3000:2018
Our standard of the month is AS/NZ 3000:2018 Electrical installations, known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules.
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Section 158 Review of the Electricity Act — Finalised in July 2026
Under section 158 of the Electricity Act 1992, the Electrical Workers Registration Board must provide the Minister for Building and Construction with a report every 5 years.
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Meet the Board (Tom Wiseman)
Tom Wiseman is the Deputy Presiding Member of the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
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Recent EWRB decision
In this edition, we provide a summary of a recent Electrical Workers Registration Board decision.
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Standard of the month — AS/NZS 3003:2018
Our standard of the month is AS/NZS 3003:2018.