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Licensed Electricians in Canberra, ACT

8577 Verified Browse all verified licensed electricians serving Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Electrician Directory — Canberra, ACT

ANDREW WILLIAM PEARCEActive
Licence199710858
ClassUnrestricted
ANDREW WILLIAM TURNERActive
Licence2015781
ClassUnrestricted
ANDREW WOODFORDExpired
Licence20241113
ClassUnrestricted
ANDREW WOODSActive
Licence2023402
ClassJourneyperson Drainer
ANE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2017144
ClassElectrical Contractor
ANGELIKA KASSANDRA REGINA FULLERActive
Licence2021538
ClassUnrestricted
ANGELO BATZOGIANNISExpired
Licence20211824
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ANGELO YANNAKOUROSExpired
Licence201927
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS CAMPBELLActive
Licence20231096
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS FLANAGANActive
Licence2025602
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS JOHN WALLACEActive
Licence20237
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS LEWISActive
Licence2013768
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS PULFORDActive
Licence20201231
ClassUnrestricted
ANGUS WILLIAM PATTERSONExpired
Licence2016326
ClassUnrestricted
ANH VU NGUYENActive
Licence2022998
ClassUnrestricted
ANIL NAIRActive
Licence20101297
ClassUnrestricted
ANKIT RAYCHANDANIExpired
Licence20211370
ClassUnrestricted
ANTE (TONY) HRSTICActive
Licence199711064
ClassUnrestricted
ANTE MILETICExpired
Licence2005497
ClassUnrestricted
ANTE PRATEZINAActive
Licence20101269
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHIMOS TSAKIRIDISActive
Licence20201217
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY ADAM JULIAN FRED ABELAActive
Licence20081127
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY ARTHUR MARTELLOExpired
Licence2021925
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY AUCONEExpired
Licence20211343
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY BANICEVICExpired
Licence20181028
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY BERTUCCIOExpired
Licence20061007
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY BRUCE EVANSActive
Licence2015623
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY BULLActive
Licence2019909
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY CHARLES CLARKExpired
Licence200899
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER SANDSActive
Licence2016337
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY CLARKExpired
Licence2015976
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY CRAIG ALPENActive
Licence20241706
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DANIEL KellyExpired
Licence19905079
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DARRELL BUTLERActive
Licence2019480
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DAVID SMEEExpired
Licence20111343
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DAVID SquibbActive
Licence2014983
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DAVID WEISMANTELExpired
Licence200413622
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY DESMOND ELLIOTTActive
Licence20141310
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY EDWARD PHILLIPSActive
Licence2008675
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY ELAROActive
Licence2021198
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY FARCICActive
Licence2025298
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY FRAGOPOULOSActive
Licence2025552
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ANTHONY FRANCIS GabrielActive
Licence19947110
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GABRIELEExpired
Licence20161159
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GAFAExpired
Licence2006159
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GANDOLFOExpired
Licence201877
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GEORGE EPPELSTUNExpired
Licence2007360
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GORDON EDWARDSExpired
Licence200112277
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GORDON FITZGERALDActive
Licence19863665
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GRAEME KERSHAWExpired
Licence2013929
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY GRAHAM RogersActive
Licence19894842
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY HANS VAN DE HAARActive
Licence20251276
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JABOURActive
Licence2013368
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JACOBSExpired
Licence2018473
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JAMES BROWNExpired
Licence2007219
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JAMES DOYLEExpired
Licence19884350
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JAMES NeallActive
Licence19936288
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JAMES OMARAExpired
Licence20131272
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JELENKERIANExpired
Licence20191268
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOEL WOODExpired
Licence2013998
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN CLIFFORD MAYOActive
Licence19925853
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN CULLENExpired
Licence19761321
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN DAVIDSONActive
Licence200313536
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN FAUGHEYExpired
Licence2013872
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN FOTIExpired
Licence20121230
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN FOWLIEActive
Licence19915560
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN GILLETTActive
Licence19853259
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN GOLDSWORTHYActive
Licence19832599
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN NeallActive
Licence20121537
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN SMITHExpired
Licence201146
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOHN WILLIAMSONExpired
Licence2006203
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances
ANTHONY JOSEPH KINGExpired
Licence199811568
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY JOSEPH PATMOREExpired
Licence19936331
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY KURTAActive
Licence2021528
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY LA VELLAExpired
Licence19915639
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY LEWIS VELLAExpired
Licence2019453
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY LUCHETTIExpired
Licence2017552
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY LUKERExpired
Licence2024314
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY LyExpired
Licence2020889
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MAATOUKActive
Licence2020493
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARCUS O'BRIENActive
Licence1973917
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARINO LO PILATOActive
Licence2022453
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARK CAPOBIANCOActive
Licence200313394
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARK COGHLANExpired
Licence2015515
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARK KEANEActive
Licence2015271
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MARTIN SCHOENMAKERSActive
Licence2016666
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MERLOExpired
Licence2021242
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MICHAEL DE LUCAActive
Licence199811555
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MICHAEL PENTLETONActive
Licence2011190
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MICHAEL THOMPSONActive
Licence2016554
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY MORENAExpired
Licence2018618
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY NEWMANActive
Licence200313260
ClassClass A
ANTHONY NORMAN JONESExpired
Licence200413806
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY O'CONNELLExpired
Licence2014382
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY PETER MAYERActive
Licence19967997
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY PETER PALASRINNEExpired
Licence200413868
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY PETER SAUNDERSExpired
Licence19781725
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY RAADActive
Licence2021415
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY REEVESActive
Licence2018347
ClassUnrestricted
ANTHONY ROBERT MOOREExpired
Licence1972233
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.