Media Releases
ARC Instrumental in Securing Critical Updates to National Occupational Classifications for RAC Industry
17 December 2024
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has played a pivotal role in driving updates to Australia’s occupational classifications, ensuring Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) professionals are accurately recognised for their technical expertise and vital contributions.
ARC rewards first dual-qualified fridgies
12 December 2024
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has rewarded the first graduates of South Australia’s new dual-qualification refrigeration and electrical course by providing them with Green Scheme Accreditation to add to their credentials.
Consumers flock to look for the ARC tick
5 December 2024
Thousands of consumers around Australia are responding to the latest ‘Look for the tick’ digital marketing campaign run by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) on behalf of the nation’s refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Australia shines at Montreal Protocol meeting
26 November 2024
Australia’s management of environmentally damaging refrigerants was hailed as an example to the world at the recent 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP36) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Refrigeration is career of first choice
8 October 2024
Australians are increasingly turning to refrigeration and air conditioning as a career of first choice, according to new licensing data released by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).
Learn about licensing at Wire & Gas
23 July 2024
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will have a major presence at Wire & Gas 2024 in Brisbane to explain the latest developments in the ARCtick licensing scheme as it applies to the automotive sector.
Instant renewals save time for technicians
16 July 2024
Recognising that time is money for refrigeration technicians, the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process to significantly reduce the amount of time required to complete a licence renewal application.
Video highlights climate value of RAC technicians
10 July 2024
A new video produced by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) highlights the valuable contribution Australia’s licensed refrigeration and air conditioning technicians make to protecting the environment.
Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance
5 July 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.
Ban on high-GWP small AC equipment
2 July 2024
The import and manufacture of small air conditioning equipment with high global warming potential refrigerant (GWP over 750) has been banned as of 1 July 2024.
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