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Australian Electrical System
The standard voltage for electrical appliances in Australia is 240 volts and
50Hz,
basically the same as in the UK. The electric plugs are different in that they
have 3 flat, but angled, pins – so you may initially need adaptor's, or arrange to
"very quickly" change the plugs when you arrive.
It is very common for new migrants to bring a few British 4 or 6 gang
extensions, and change the single plugs on those, to an Australian one, to start
of with.
Australian Plugs do NOT have fuses, but are limited to a 10 Amp supply.
 << A standard 10Amp
Electric Household Socket.
And a UK one for comparison >>
Are you allowed to rewire an Australian electrical appliance plug yourself ?
I think the answer will depend on where in Australia you live. However
almost all plugs purchased will state, on the packaging, that you have to get an
Authorised Electrician to fit them,
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
- WorkCover NSW publication 323 states the following in regard to the
replacement of plugs and sockets:
“Replacement of plugs and sockets:
Plugs and extension cord sockets may be replaced by a non-electrically trained
person provided that the person has been trained and found competent to fit
the plugs and sockets according to the manufacturer's instructions.” PDF File
at:
http://www.mbansw.asn.au/files/Flyer_Electrical_Plugs_and_Sockets_Sept_Dec_07.pdf
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Northern Territory
Queensland
Electrical work around the home.
Only a
licensed electrician or electrical contractor can do electrical work in
your home in Queensland.
You may purchase but cannot install electrical accessories
(e.g. junction boxes, light switches, plugs, power points, light fittings
without a cord) or fixed wire electrical appliances (ceiling fans, some light
fittings, stoves, ovens, split system air conditioning).
Source:
http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety/livingaroundelectricity/home/index.htm
Electrical Dictionary source:
http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/electricalsafety/law/codes/rural/dictionary/index.htm
"competent person" means a person who has acquired,
through training, qualifications, experience or a combination of these, the
knowledge and skill enabling the person to inspect and test electrical
equipment.
"fixed electrical equipment" means electrical
equipment that is a permanent part of the workplace, such as
poles, switchboards, wiring, power points, and other equipment that cannot be
unplugged.
Please note—an item of electrical equipment
connected to electricity by a plug and socket outlet is not permanently
electrically connected.
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
This link Information Source seems to say that domestic plugs can be
installed by people without a licence, as long as it is not done for reward.
Look under Part 3, condition 19, sections 1 & 2, subsection (h)
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