NEWS
The State Government’s announcement about key infrastructure projects for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has spotlighted exciting opportunities…- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
- The 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) introduces a new limit on lead content in plumbing products…
- In response to member feedback, MPAQ is now delivering gas courses online to offer flexibility to students. This will enable…
- Following the floods and impact of Ex-TC Alfred on South East Queensland and Hervey Bay, MPAQ is urging residents…
- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
- With Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall in the next days, bringing strong winds and heavy rains in its…
- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
- Tranche 1 of the new Queensland Building Reg Reno paused the further rollout of trust accounts to private projects…
- The Queensland Government has announced the launch of the Building Reg Reno (Building Regulation Renovation) initiative, aimed at simplifying…
- In Australia, concerns have recently surfaced regarding the sale of flexible hose assemblies that do not meet the latest…
- From 1 July 2025, the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (the Act) will introduce new changes following extensive community consultation.…
- Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ), as part of Master Plumbers Australia/New Zealand (MPANZ), has welcomed the Albanese government’s recent…
- Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! As we embark on this promising year, MPAQ is committed to continuing…
- Christmas/New Year time is fast approaching and here in Queensland we have three and a half (3 1/2) Public…
- Changes to roof access will affect all trades from 1 January 2025. The implementation of the changes started on 23…
Are you qualified in Gasfitting and/or Type A appliance servicing work? You may be eligible to register as a Trade…- MPAQ has put together a sample on-call policy that members can use with their staff. This example policy is…
- On 19 November, MPAQ held the 124th Annual General Meeting and Stalwarts event at PICAC Beenleigh. The 2024 MPAQ Council, Meritorious…
- Office Christmas parties are a wonderful opportunity for employers to show appreciation for their team's hard work and celebrate…
- The National Construction Code 2022 defines a floor waste as ‘a grated inlet within a graded floor intended to…
- As the Christmas break approaches, many companies find themselves juggling operational needs with a flurry of employee holiday leave…
- As Queensland heads to the polls, MPAQ has engaged with the major political parties to find out their views…
- A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a duty to keep workers and the workplace safe. Additionally, all…
- In just over 4 months (on 1 January 2025) the Fair Work Act 2009 amendments creating an underpayment of…
- A successful and strong plumbing and gas industry is an industry that knows no age, gender, or race.…
- Due to the recent change to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA), it is important for Employers…
- Amendments to the Australian Standards AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas Installations and AS/NZS 5601.2.2020 Gas Installations in Caravans and Boats for…
- Queensland’s plumbing and gas industry is preparing to celebrate the essential work performed by individuals and businesses over the last…
- VITAL COMMUNITY WARNING Following the major weather event across South East Queensland over the weekend, which has included heavy rainfall…
- 4 March 2022 As the flood waters ease, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) urges business owners to consider the…
- Pictured (left to right): The Hon. Michael de Brenni MP - Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for…
- As countries across the world come together today, Friday 22 April, to celebrate World Earth Day, the Queensland construction industry…
- As the colder months approach, it’s a good time to remind our caravan owning customers about the dangers associated with…
- On 26 November 2021, the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services training package took effect and superseded the previous versions. The most…
- On Wednesday 15 June, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase of 5.2% ($40 per week) to the national minimum…
- If there was a buzzword in the industry right now it would be hydrogen! Everyone’s talking about hydrogen but nobody…
- Employers and nominees should be aware that they are required to be appropriately licensed in order to direct or supervise…
- As part of Safe Work month, it is important to remind your employees about the importance of workplace health and…
- The new National Construction Code (NCC) is due to be released on 1 September 2022 (this might be delayed until…
- The 2022 edition of AS/NZS5601.1 has now been published. As per the provisions of the Safety Regulation section 6, the…
- The Queensland Government has commenced a new Building Policy Framework for their building construction and maintenance projects. The new framework…
- From 2023, PepsiCo Australia will trial a hydrogen fuelled heavy duty truck at one of its Brisbane manufacturing sites. The…
- The plumbing workshop at Yeppoon High school was a smashing success! Ambassador Ben Byrne worked with plumbing teach Brian Fisher…
- Fair Work Ombudsman recorded highest amount of back-paid wages The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that in the 2021-2022 year,…
- Combined Copy: ZETCO’S WATERMARKED MANIFOLD VALVES Zetco continues its tradition of product innovation with the new WaterMarked Manifold. For…
- Jim Chalmers the Federal Treasurer handed down the federal budget on Tuesday 25 October 2022. It is Labor's first budget…
- The O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing 2022 Advantage Conference was held earlier in the year in Port Douglas, Queensland. Over…
- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
- The Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme celebrated National Recycling Week by expanding its presence and reach across Southeast Queensland, further contributing…
- The Fair Work Amendments (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 has been passed through the House of Representatives.…
- Opening soon: Business Basics Grants program - Round 4 The Queensland Government is continuing to show its support for the small…
- It is not uncommon for the Plumber to be confronted with the challenge of connecting sanitary plumbing fixtures where they…
- Queensland’s future workforce will be primed to help transform the state into a global hydrogen superpower, with the opening of…
- New electrical safety requirements for the importing, manufacturing, and sale of submersible pumps came into force from December 2021. These charges…
- Christmas/New Year time is fast approaching and here in Queensland we have three and a half (3.5) Public Holidays over…
- MPAQ has a FREE member service which provides a HR consultation up to 2 hours per member with one…
- As you head into the festive season, consider how you will be handling your marketing and client inquiries. You may…
