Safe Work Australia recently announced that Work Health and Safety Ministers have agreed to an immediate reduction in the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes, from an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 5 mg/m3 to 1 mg/m3. As the exposure standard for...
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Weld Australia Demands Answers
May 28, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Will the Australian Government Manufacture Wind and Transmission Towers Locally or Outsource to China—Again? Weld Australia calls upon the Australian Government to provide a clear and immediate public response regarding the manufacture of wind and...
Weld Australia Launches Free Online Welder Safety Training Courses
Mar 29, 2024
Weld Australia is excited to announce the launch of two free online welder safety training courses – one for welders, and the second for welding engineers and supervisors. According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “Welding is a potentially dangerous...
Governments Must Prioritise Local Content Requirements in the Transition to Net Zero
Feb 7, 2024
With the expansion of the Capacity Investment Scheme, Weld Australia is calling on the federal and state governments to legislate local content procurement policies. These policies must state that stipulate that 60% of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy...
Celebrating Victoria & Tasmania’s Top Talent at Weld Australia’s 2023 Welding Excellence Awards
Nov 30, 2023
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 Victoria and Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards announced in Melbourne. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry...
Queensland & NT Welding Achievements Shine at Weld Australia’s 2023 Excellence Awards
Nov 16, 2023
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards announced in Brisbane. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the...
Weld Australia’s 2023 Year in Review – Now Available
Nov 13, 2023
While 2023 presented challenges such as supply chain issues and skilled labour shortages, Australia’s welding industry has continued to go from strength to strength. In fact, our 2023 Member Survey indicated that most fabrication businesses have a very strong pipeline...
South Australia’s Top Welding Achievements Shine at Weld Australia’s 2023 Excellence Awards
Nov 2, 2023
Last night in Adelaide, innovation, craftsmanship, and quality were celebrated as the winners of Weld Australia's 2023 South Australia Welding Excellence Awards were announced. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry...
Excellence in Welding: NSW & ACT’s Finest Recognised at Weld Australia’s 2023 Awards
Oct 26, 2023
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 New South Wales and ACT Welding Excellence Awards announced in Sydney. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry...
World-Class WA Work Celebrated at Weld Australia’s 2023 Welding Excellence Awards
Oct 19, 2023
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2023 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards announced in Perth. Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry...
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