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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- On 26 November 2021, the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services training package took effect and superseded the previous versions.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 4Â 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…
- Â 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…
- Members of Queensland’s Ministerial Energy Council met on 5 December 2022 to discuss key priorities to address cost of living and…
- In keeping with our focus on Cyber Security and ensuring our partners are maintaining the current industry recommendations, we have…
- Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 The new Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022…
- This year, MPAQ is proud to announce that two of our long term members have been given the Meritorious Service…
- 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 a valued member of the MPAQ team. Kym has been…
- How does this affect your business??? In December 2022, we advised members of the new Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill…
- Currently, the Building and Construction industry is beset by labour shortages. As a result, contractors may face a situation where…
- Now Available in Queensland Fuel cells are Type B Gas Devices in Queensland. Section 731AA of the Petroleum and Gas (Production…
- Â As we commence 2023, we start the year with several amendments to the employment landscape. One such amendment is…
- One of Australia’s fastest growing Trade Service Group’s is coming to Queensland You’d be forgiven for thinking the Level…
- MPAQ are pleased to advise that Emma Ross will move into the Senior HR Advisor position, following Kym Campbell’s retirement…
- David Kimber (leftmost) and Richard Kimber (rightmost) of Kimber Plumbing, Apprentice Bella (3rd from left), and Minister Mick de Brenni (3rd…
-  The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is dedicated to protecting the building and construction industry, one of Queensland’s most…
-  (From left to right) Penny Cornah, Executive Director of Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland; Warwick Royal, Director of Plumbaround…
-  On the 30th March 2023, the transition period will end and we will reference Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 - Gas…
- Â The plumbing and gas industry, like many trades, continues to be a male-dominated field; but women are proving that…
- Â Employers will need to implement new changes that will affect how they handle annual leaves during temporary shutdown periods…
- Â Â Following a recent surge of reported cases, MPAQ wants to ensure members are on the lookout for possible…
- When a heat pump water heater is removed or replaced, what is the proper way to dispose of the old…
- Â An employer has been fined more than $90,000 in back payments and penalties due to unreasonable work hours. This…
- Â In a recent case, The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that employers cannot force employees to work on…
- Â This World Earth Day, Saturday 22 April, Â the Queensland construction industry continues its commitment to building a sustainable future…
- Â In February 2023, the Hon. Michael de Brenni, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works…
- Â As first advised in March 2023 - Urban Utilities will be introducing customer pricing updates and changes to payments…
- Â Gold Coast construction company, Marc-Worx Pty Ltd, has been ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court to pay…
-  On 1 May 2023, the Code of Practice – Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing…
- The 2023 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday 9 May, and it represented the first annual budget for the new…
- Â The inspection guidelines, made under section 258 of the Building Act 1975 (BA), provide certifiers with valuable information about…
-  In accordance with the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020, if an apprentice’s employment is terminated by the employer,…
-  We have received lots of calls regarding excess flow control valves since the transition period ended on 30 March 2023. AS/NZS…
- Â Hiring apprentices in the plumbing business can be beneficial for employers as it addresses the skill gap, fosters growth…
- Â The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum wage in Modern Awards…
-  “Women supporting women – in our industry, we are fortunate to have strong and inspiring women empowering their fellow…
