Malcolm R. Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Malcolm Richards has been appointed the new CEO of Lighting Council Australia. He brings a wealth of electrical industry experience and knowledge from his background at Master Electricians Australia, A Government Safety Regulator and Industry background as an electrician and electrical contractor. Malcolm will continue Richard Mulcahy’s outstanding representation on critical regulatory changes and reforms. Malcolm looks forward to continuing the Lighting Councils work in the areas of compliance, assisting members with best practice sustainability and governance, and lifting the profile of quality, sustainable and smart lighting.Malcolm is now working with Richard to ensure a seamless handover process. The Lighting Council takes the opportunity to acknowledge Richard Mulcahy for his outstanding contribution to the lighting industry and to the members over his seven-year tenure.Malcolm is looking to connect with the membership to better understand their concerns and issues affecting their businesses.

Brisbane, Australia

The Electrical Safety Board provides advice to the Responsible Minister regarding electircal safety issues.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

In 2008, Master Electricians Australia was established out of a need for a national approach to industry leadership and development. Since then the Master Electricians brand has become a hallmark that inspires trust for electrical contractors and consumers nationally.We are a dynamic and modern trade association recognised by industry, government and the community as the electrical industry’s leading business partner, knowledge source and advocate.Master Electricians Australia connects electrical contractors with local services to build business success, providing industry development and representation across Australia. We support our members by delivering first-rate industry advice, expertise and services.Our mission is to champion safety, excellence, trust and confidence in the electrical industry and community.

to lead policy development, and deliver services that ensure safe, fair and productive work environments which contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of QueenslandersAchievements: Created the Electrical Safety Office inspectorate by transitioning inspectors from Ergon and Energex Managed a team of 22 inspectors and compliance activities Manages communications with the electrical industry Introduced the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to the electrical industry Acting Director of Licensing and Equipment Safety

Ergon Energy is an electricity retailer and distributor to homes and businesses in regional Queensland. They also maintain and expand the regional Queensland electricity network. Achievements: Completed Apprenticeship as an Electrician Completed Traineeship as a Linesperson Qualified as an Installation Inspector Qualified as a level 3 switching operator Trained as a Live Linesperson Completed extensive on call responsibilities Promoted to Foreman in 1997 Promoted to Resource Coordinator in 1999 Managed numerous external contracts including tree-cutting and maintenance

Master, Business

Diploma, Frontline Management

Diploma, Engineering (Electronic/Electrical)

Cert Iii, Electrotechnology