BRANCH UPDATE Oliver Judd NECA NSW/ACT Executive Director
AS WE SLOWLY EMERGE FROM A PERIOD OF FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY, I’M INSPIRED BY OUR INDUSTRY’S RESILIENCE AND OUR MEMBERS’ COMMITMENT TO SERVICE THEIR CUSTOMERS AND LOOK AFTER THEIR PEOPLE. Members have taken every change of protocol and temporary restriction in their stride, continually adapting their businesses to ensure safe, highquality electrical and communications services for homes and workplaces. For me, the pandemic has really reinforced how critical our industry is to everyday life and enterprise. It has also highlighted the role we’ll continue to play in the national economic recovery – skilling and employing people, building projects, incorporating technology and enabling access to vital services. I’m encouraged by the most recent Federal Budget from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Training and apprenticeship funding will allow us to continue welcoming record numbers of new entrants in NSW/ACT and across Australia, while a range
of other tax concessions and asset write-offs will help with cash flow and put more money in businesses and employees’ bank accounts. The Budget also reinforces the major project pipeline, which is great in terms of work coming to market, but also increases the challenge for contractors to scale and mobilise sharply. With access to offshore tradespeople restricted, keeping up with demand will remain a constant challenge for the foreseeable future.
Focus on Tech The suite of possible applications for new technology that’s around the corner is mind-blowing. Whether it’s renewable energy generation and capture, electric vehicles, robotics, smart buildings, 3D printing or sustainable agriculture
NSW/ACT BRANCH
NECA NSW/ACT CALENDAR OF EVENTS INDUSTRY ROADSHOWS
NECA EXCELLENCE & APPRENTICE AWARDS
Penrith Bowling Club Wednesday, 21 July 2021
The Realm (ACT) Friday, 6 August 2021
Commercial Club Albury Thursday, 29 July 2021
The Star (NSW) Friday, 10 September 2021
Merrylands RSL Wednesday, 13 October 2021 NECA HQ Fyshwick Thursday, 21 October 2021
For more information and to register scan this QR code, or visit www.neca.asn.au/necagroup/ content/nsw-events
June 2021
