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Licensed Electricians in Canberra, ACT

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Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Electrician Directory — Canberra, ACT

PAUL DALRYMPLEExpired
Licence20161133
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL DAVARISExpired
Licence199711029
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL DAVID BRAYSHAWActive
Licence200313437
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL DAVID DICKSONActive
Licence19853242
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL DavisActive
Licence20251310
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL DONAUGHEEActive
Licence2023694
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL EDWARD DUNNEExpired
Licence2012378
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL EDWARD DURMANActive
Licence2015745
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL EDWARDSActive
Licence200011995
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL FOWLERExpired
Licence199710859
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL FRANCIS ARCHERExpired
Licence19822450
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GARNERActive
Licence20251549
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
PAUL GEOFFREY LEAPEExpired
Licence200413788
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GERARD MILLARDExpired
Licence20111496
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GRAEME WATTSActive
Licence20121213
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GRAHAM WHITLOCKExpired
Licence2007937
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GravinaActive
Licence200313102
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL GRAVINA INVESTMENTS PTY LTDActive
Licence2023113
ClassElectrical Contractor
PAUL HARDINGEExpired
Licence19884296
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL HOUBENExpired
Licence2019297
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL HOUTEASActive
Licence2019415
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ISLESExpired
Licence20211301
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL IVAN BERT CANDYExpired
Licence2010581
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JAMES COATESActive
Licence2009258
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JAMES HINCKSMANActive
Licence2006872
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JAMES OXFORDExpired
Licence2009313
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL JEFFERSON FRANKExpired
Licence20201586
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JEFFREY OAKMANActive
Licence20091204
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHN BUSHActive
Licence200413845
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHN CRAIGActive
Licence199811420
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHN EGANActive
Licence2016936
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHN GoodallExpired
Licence20121586
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHN MORANActive
Licence19968047
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL JOHN MUNROActive
Licence2011308
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOHNSON HULTHENExpired
Licence2016507
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOSEPH MARTINActive
Licence201087
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL JOSIAH FRANGOSExpired
Licence202520
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL KAYEActive
Licence2017641
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL KEATINGExpired
Licence2018311
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
PAUL KENNETH BROWNActive
Licence200413864
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL KENNETH DOUGLASExpired
Licence19781765
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LEAVEN BRIGGSExpired
Licence20101387
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LEON STREMBICKYJExpired
Licence20181005
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LESLIE BAKERActive
Licence199811369
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LESLIE CAMPBELLActive
Licence19771650
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LESLIE ShepherdActive
Licence200313373
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL LIEPERTZExpired
Licence20211507
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LOCKActive
Licence19894598
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL LYNCHActive
Licence2022183
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MARTIN KENNELLYActive
Licence2005945
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MARTIN MURPHYExpired
Licence2008428
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MATTHEW SCANLONExpired
Licence2018155
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MAURICE ROBINSONExpired
Licence200212893
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL MCNALLYExpired
Licence2018878
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MCWILLIAMSExpired
Licence2006526
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MICHAEL BOWDENExpired
Licence2016618
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL MICHEAL MARTENSActive
Licence2010811
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL NORMAN PRICEExpired
Licence19791894
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL PERINEActive
Licence2021227
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL PICKUPExpired
Licence2013533
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL R & THEA M OWENSExpired
Licence2006421
ClassElectrical Contractor
PAUL RESTONActive
Licence2013692
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL RICHARD PROWSEExpired
Licence200313331
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL RICHTERActive
Licence202159
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
PAUL ROBERT FLYNNExpired
Licence19925840
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT HARMSWORTHActive
Licence20121313
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT MACKAYActive
Licence2010239
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT OWENSActive
Licence2009931
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT TAYLORActive
Licence200112346
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT VAN DER ENTActive
Licence19947095
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL ROBERT WARRENExpired
Licence2018157
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL RONALD JABKEActive
Licence20241704
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL SANGUINETIActive
Licence19791959
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL SEAN LAWSONExpired
Licence2010770
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL SHANE CAPPELLOActive
Licence19781714
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL StelioActive
Licence2017127
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL STUBBSExpired
Licence2017932
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL TERENCE MACAROUNASActive
Licence200749
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL THOMAS HulfordExpired
Licence20131413
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL THOMAS SPAJICExpired
Licence2013952
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL THOMAS SPENCEExpired
Licence200426548
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
PAUL TODD CALLAWAYActive
Licence200012086
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL VANGAGELDONKActive
Licence199811422
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WANActive
Licence2010520
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WHITEActive
Licence2024534
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM JILBERTActive
Licence20181140
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM KellyActive
Licence2019634
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM LEDBROOKActive
Licence19947187
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM LYONSActive
Licence2021738
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM MCCOYExpired
Licence19761471
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAM REEDActive
Licence19873882
ClassUnrestricted
PAUL WILLIAMSActive
Licence20231040
ClassUnrestricted
PAWAN ARORAExpired
Licence20211359
ClassUnrestricted
PAWAN KUMAR BANGERExpired
Licence20211389
ClassUnrestricted
PCJ DATA & ELECTRICAL PTY LTDActive
Licence2025241
ClassElectrical Contractor
PD ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTDActive
Licence2006198
ClassElectrical Contractor
PEAIRO BAZOUNIExpired
Licence2020119
ClassUnrestricted
PEAK ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence2020965
ClassElectrical Contractor
PEIMAN KHORSANDExpired
Licence20211124
ClassUnrestricted
PEKKA TAPIO PURONPAAActive
Licence19873915
ClassUnrestricted

Hiring a Electrician in Canberra

Before hiring any electrician in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.

  1. Confirm their electrical licence class covers your job — Electrical licences come in different classes. An Electrical Mechanic (or equivalent) licence covers general installation work, while a Restricted Electrical Licence only permits specific tasks like air-conditioning disconnect/reconnect. Always confirm the class matches the work you need.
  2. Ask whether they will test and tag after installation — After completing electrical work, a licensed electrician should perform insulation resistance, polarity, and earth continuity tests. Ask whether testing is included in the quote and whether you will receive a copy of the test results alongside the certificate of compliance.
  3. Check they are registered with the state electrical safety regulator — Unlike most trades where a single building authority issues licences, electricians are often regulated by a separate electrical safety office. Search the relevant state register — such as the QLD Electrical Safety Office or Energy Safe Victoria — to verify the licence is current.
  4. Ask about their approach to switchboard capacity — If you are adding circuits — for a hot tub, EV charger, or workshop — the switchboard may need upgrading. A good electrician will assess spare capacity before quoting and let you know if a switchboard upgrade is required, rather than discovering it mid-job.
  5. Verify they carry a current Electrical Work Licence — In addition to their trade qualification, electricians in most states must hold a current Electrical Work Licence (or Electrician Licence) that is renewed periodically. An expired licence means they are not legally permitted to do electrical work, even if their qualifications are valid.
Pro Tip

Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.

Red Flags to Watch For
  • No certificate of electrical safety provided — After completing prescribed electrical work, the electrician must issue a certificate of electrical safety (or equivalent compliance document). This certificate is lodged with the state regulator. If the electrician says they will "sort it out later" or that it is not needed, the work may not be inspected and could be unsafe.
  • Proposes bypassing safety switches to "stop nuisance tripping" — Safety switches (RCDs) that trip frequently indicate a genuine fault — possibly a damaged appliance, moisture ingress, or deteriorating wiring. An electrician who suggests removing or bypassing the RCD rather than diagnosing the root cause is putting your safety at risk.
  • Unable to show a current Electrical Work Licence — An electrician who only shows a trade certificate or apprenticeship completion without a current Electrical Work Licence may not be legally authorised to perform work. The licence is separate from the qualification and must be renewed regularly with the state electrical safety regulator.

Electrician Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.

Licence Types

Electrician Licence — Class A

Carry out all electrical wiring work in the ACT

Electrician Licence — Class B

Limited electrical work (maintenance and repairs)

Electrical Contractor Licence

Contract for electrical work in the ACT

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820 or equivalent)
  • Completed 4-year apprenticeship
  • ACT Construction Occupations electrical licence

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed electrical work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points and prohibition notices.

Typical Electrician Costs in ACT

Hourly Rate

$85 – $140

Callout Fee

$65 – $105

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Install new power point$160 – $320
Switchboard upgrade$855 – $2675
Install ceiling fan$160 – $375

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Broader Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker protects wiring from overload and short circuits by cutting power when current exceeds the rated capacity. A safety switch (residual current device or RCD) protects people by detecting tiny current leaks — as small as 30 milliamps — and cutting power within milliseconds. Modern Australian switchboards should have safety switches on all circuits, not just power points. If your switchboard only has circuit breakers, ask an electrician about adding RCDs.

Do I need an electrician to install downlights?

Yes. Installing or replacing downlights involves working with fixed wiring and is classified as electrical work in every Australian state. This includes LED downlight retrofits where you are replacing the fitting, not just swapping a globe. A licensed electrician will also ensure the correct clearances from insulation are maintained to prevent fire risk.

How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?

Common signs include ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, frequent tripping, no safety switches (RCDs), a burning smell near the board, or insufficient capacity for modern appliances like air conditioners and EV chargers. Switchboards older than 25 years almost certainly lack RCDs on all circuits, which is now a requirement in most states for property sales or major renovations.

Can an electrician install a solar system or do I need a separate solar installer?

Solar panel installation requires both a licensed electrician and a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer to qualify for government rebates. Many electricians hold CEC accreditation, but not all. If your electrician does not have CEC accreditation, they can do the general wiring work but a CEC-accredited installer must design and commission the system for it to be eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

What electrical work can I legally do myself?

Australian homeowners can change a light globe, replace a plug-top fuse, and plug in portable appliances. Everything else — including changing a power point cover plate in some states, replacing a light switch, or running any new wiring — must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is one of the leading causes of house fires in Australia.

How do I verify a electrician's licence in ACT?

You can verify any electrician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the electrician's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.

How many licensed electricians are in Canberra?

There are currently 8577 licensed electricians registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.