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A developer in the Australian property sector has been fined $150,000 plus costs for offences relating to Project Trust Accounts…- Â Queensland's plumbing sector is urgently calling on the Government to step in following a new report highlighting critical workforce…
 Do you find it difficult to secure payments from customers or businesses? Do you want to improve your cash…- Events MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections…
 The Queensland Government has announced a comprehensive review into Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), aimed at restoring confidence…- Dutton’s Budget Reply Focuses on Cost-of-Living Relief Ahead of Election Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made lowering electricity prices and…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth budget speech on Tuesday night, unveiling a plan focused heavily on cost-of-living relief. As…- 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…
- Â 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…
- Â Tranche 1 of the new Queensland Building Reg Reno paused the further rollout of trust accounts to private projects…
- Â The Queensland Government has announced the launch of the Building Reg Reno (Building Regulation Renovation) initiative, aimed at simplifying…
- Â In Australia, concerns have recently surfaced regarding the sale of flexible hose assemblies that do not meet the latest…
- Â 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…
- Â Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! As we embark on this promising year, MPAQ is committed to continuing…
- Â 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…
[ad_1] Are you qualified in Gasfitting and/or Type A appliance servicing work? You may be eligible to register as a…- Â 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…
- Â 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…
- Â In just over 4 months (on 1 January 2025) the Fair Work Act 2009 amendments creating an underpayment of…
- Â Â 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…
- Â 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…