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Workers’ Compensation Obligations for Employers in Queensland
Due to the recent change to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA), it is important for Employers…Amendments To AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations Published
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…Plumbing and Gas Industry Calling for Nominations
Queensland’s plumbing and gas industry is preparing to celebrate the essential work performed by individuals and businesses over the last…Plumbing and Sewage Safety a Priority after a Flood
VITAL COMMUNITY WARNING Following the major weather event across South East Queensland over the weekend, which has included heavy rainfall…The Importance of Gas Safety Post Flooding
4 March 2022 As the flood waters ease, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) urges business owners to consider the…Plumbing Ambassadors to Inspire Future Tradies
Pictured (left to right): The Hon. Michael de Brenni MP - Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for…PVC Recycling Scheme a Focus for World Earth Day Celebrations
As countries across the world come together today, Friday 22 April, to celebrate World Earth Day, the Queensland construction industry…CO Poisoning: Caravans and The Silent Killer
As the colder months approach, it’s a good time to remind our caravan owning customers about the dangers associated with…MPAQ Can Now Deliver Prerequisite Units
On 26 November 2021, the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services training package took effect and superseded the previous versions. The most…MPAQ – 2022 – 2023 Annual Wage Increase
On Wednesday 15 June, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase of 5.2% ($40 per week) to the national minimum…Heard about Hydrogen? We’re Pretty Sure You Have!
If there was a buzzword in the industry right now it would be hydrogen! Everyone’s talking about hydrogen but nobody…Appropriately Licensed Persons: What You Need to Know
Employers and nominees should be aware that they are required to be appropriately licensed in order to direct or supervise…Upskill your Work Health & Safety Knowledge
As part of Safe Work month, it is important to remind your employees about the importance of workplace health and…New Codes and Standards Released on 1 September 2022
The new National Construction Code (NCC) is due to be released on 1 September 2022 (this might be delayed until…Standards Alert: Gas installations Part 1: General installations
The 2022 edition of AS/NZS5601.1 has now been published. As per the provisions of the Safety Regulation section 6, the…Newsflash: Commencement of a new Building Policy Framework
The Queensland Government has commenced a new Building Policy Framework for their building construction and maintenance projects. The new framework…Pepsi to Trial Hydrogen Trucks at Brisbane facility
From 2023, PepsiCo Australia will trial a hydrogen fuelled heavy duty truck at one of its Brisbane manufacturing sites. The…Yeppoon High school Plumbing Workshop with Ben Byrne
The plumbing workshop at Yeppoon High school was a smashing success! Ambassador Ben Byrne worked with plumbing teach Brian Fisher…2022 Had the Highest Amount of Back-Paid Wages To Date
Fair Work Ombudsman recorded highest amount of back-paid wages The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that in the 2021-2022 year,…MPAQ – Zetco’s Watermarked Manifold Valves
Combined Copy: ZETCO’S WATERMARKED MANIFOLD VALVES Zetco continues its tradition of product innovation with the new WaterMarked Manifold. For…2022-2023 Federal Budget is Bringing New Homes
Jim Chalmers the Federal Treasurer handed down the federal budget on Tuesday 25 October 2022. It is Labor's first budget…Madonna Hodge takes home the Women of O’Brien 2022 Award
The O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing 2022 Advantage Conference was held earlier in the year in Port Douglas, Queensland. Over…MPAQ – Member Login
Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…Plumbing Industry Leading the Way with PVC Recycling Scheme
The Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme celebrated National Recycling Week by expanding its presence and reach across Southeast Queensland, further contributing…New Paid Leave Entitlement to Employees
The Fair Work Amendments (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 has been passed through the House of Representatives.…Business Grants are Coming. Will You be Eligible?
Opening soon: Business Basics Grants program - Round 4 The Queensland Government is continuing to show its support for the small…When Does a Wet Well Need to be Installed Internally?
It is not uncommon for the Plumber to be confronted with the challenge of connecting sanitary plumbing fixtures where they…Australia’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence opens in Brisbane
Queensland’s future workforce will be primed to help transform the state into a global hydrogen superpower, with the opening of…Changes in the Safety Standards of Submersible Pumps
New electrical safety requirements for the importing, manufacturing, and sale of submersible pumps came into force from December 2021. These charges…Christmas/New Year Public Holidays and Pay Rates
Christmas/New Year time is fast approaching and here in Queensland we have three and a half (3.5) Public Holidays over…FREE MPAQ HR Health Checks For MPAQ Members
MPAQ has a FREE member service which provides a HR consultation up to 2 hours per member with one…How to Manage your Marketing Over the Festive Seasons
As you head into the festive season, consider how you will be handling your marketing and client inquiries. You may…Energy Powerhouse Takes Green Step to National Leadership
Members of Queensland’s Ministerial Energy Council met on 5 December 2022 to discuss key priorities to address cost of living and…Cyber Security Update: 10 Safety Checks
In keeping with our focus on Cyber Security and ensuring our partners are maintaining the current industry recommendations, we have…New Industrial Relations Legislation Passed
Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 The new Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022…MPAQ – Announcing: Meritorious Service Awards
This year, MPAQ is proud to announce that two of our long term members have been given the Meritorious Service…‘Tis the Season to be Gas Safe: Staying Safe Over the Festive Season
Queenslanders planning a backyard barbecue, a camping, boating or caravanning holiday are encouraged to follow some simple tips to have…We Would Like to Announce the Retirement of Kym Campbell
We would like to announce the retirement of Kym Campbell a valued member of the MPAQ team. Kym has been…New Amendments to Employment Legislation
How does this affect your business??? In December 2022, we advised members of the new Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill…Building and Construction Labour Shortages
Currently, the Building and Construction industry is beset by labour shortages. As a result, contractors may face a situation where…Fuel Cell Gas Device Approval Authorities
Now Available in Queensland Fuel cells are Type B Gas Devices in Queensland. Section 731AA of the Petroleum and Gas (Production…Family and Domestic Violence Policy and Leave Entitlement
As we commence 2023, we start the year with several amendments to the employment landscape. One such amendment is…An Eye Towards the Sunshine State With Level Group
One of Australia’s fastest growing Trade Service Group’s is coming to Queensland You’d be forgiven for thinking the Level…MPAQ – MPAQ HR Support
MPAQ are pleased to advise that Emma Ross will move into the Senior HR Advisor position, following Kym Campbell’s retirement…The Hon Mick de Brenni MP visits MPAQ Members at Maryborough
David Kimber (leftmost) and Richard Kimber (rightmost) of Kimber Plumbing, Apprentice Bella (3rd from left), and Minister Mick de Brenni (3rd…QBCC: A good build helps build Queensland
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is dedicated to protecting the building and construction industry, one of Queensland’s most…2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassadors Set to Inspire Plumbers of Tomorrow
(From left to right) Penny Cornah, Executive Director of Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland; Warwick Royal, Director of Plumbaround…Key changes coming to the Australian Standard for Gas Installations
On the 30th March 2023, the transition period will end and we will reference Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 - Gas…Jacinta Marshall appointed a 2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassador
The plumbing and gas industry, like many trades, continues to be a male-dominated field; but women are proving that…New Rules For Annual Leaves During Temporary Shutdown Periods
Employers will need to implement new changes that will affect how they handle annual leaves during temporary shutdown periods…MPAQ – Scam Warning: Third-Party Payments
Following a recent surge of reported cases, MPAQ wants to ensure members are on the lookout for possible…How to properly dispose of heat pump water heaters that contain refrigerant gases
When a heat pump water heater is removed or replaced, what is the proper way to dispose of the old…Company Fined $90,000 For Requiring Unreasonable Hours of Work
An employer has been fined more than $90,000 in back payments and penalties due to unreasonable work hours. This…Can You Require Employees to Work During Public Holidays?
In a recent case, The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that employers cannot force employees to work on…PVC Recycling a Focus for Queensland’s Construction Industry this World Earth Day
This World Earth Day, Saturday 22 April, the Queensland construction industry continues its commitment to building a sustainable future…Incentives for SMEs to Employ Apprentices
In February 2023, the Hon. Michael de Brenni, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works…MPAQ – Urban Utilities- Pricing, Process, and Service Update Reminder
As first advised in March 2023 - Urban Utilities will be introducing customer pricing updates and changes to payments…Company Fined $25,000 For Failing To Comply With Compliance Notices
Gold Coast construction company, Marc-Worx Pty Ltd, has been ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court to pay…Managing Silica Dust Exposure: Code Of Practice, SWMS, And Online Training
On 1 May 2023, the Code of Practice – Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing…2023-24 Federal Budget Announcement and What It Means
The 2023 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday 9 May, and it represented the first annual budget for the new…
