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The 2023-24 Queensland State Budget was handed down on Tuesday 13 June by Treasurer the Hon. Cameron Dick MP.…- Over the next few months, there will be some important legislative changes that will come into effect which will…
- MPAQ strives to keep members up to date and compliant with legislation. Due to recent legislative amendments, we have…
- QLeave is undertaking a program of work connected to providing an equitable and efficient system of portable long service…
- In accordance with the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020, the relevant wage rate for a first and second-year…
- From 1 July 2023, there has been an increase in the maximum pay rate to $2,116 per week for…
- From 1 July 2023, a series of changes to unpaid parental leave will provide increased flexibility for parents, offering…
- Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) congratulates comments from the Queensland Government yesterday to support domestic gas use as…
- Rebates of up to $1,000 are now available to help Queensland Households buy new energy efficient appliances that help…
- At MPAQ, we're dedicated to keeping our members informed and compliant with processes and legal requirements regarding works…
11 Sep 2023 What To Do When Encountering Incidents In A Customerâs Residence When working within a customer's home, situations may arise that that expose employees to moral and/or physical concerns relating to the customer and/or other people who are at the house. When recognising these signs of abuse or neglect, here are some things employers can do to offer assistance and support to their team members.
11 Sep 2023 What To Do When Encountering Incidents In A Customerâs Residence When working within a customer's home, situations…- The federal government has now released the third tranche of proposed workplace relations reform in the form of the…
- “I really feel if I can just stop one person from getting injured, my duty is done. If I…
- As the festive season of Christmas 2023 draws near, it's important for businesses to determine if they will have…
- 7-15 October 2023 is Queensland Mental Health Week. At MPAQ, we are dedicated to championing the importance of…
- The future of the industry is a future with everyone – no matter their gender, race, or age. This…
- Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) Dominique Lamb held a Small Business Industry Roundtable recently, which was attended by MPAQ,…
20 Oct 2023 Navigating Unsettled Debts: A Guide For Builders And Contractors What happens when a letter of demand does not work? What are your options?
20 Oct 2023 Navigating Unsettled Debts: A Guide For Builders And Contractors What happens when a letter of demand does…- The construction sector is a vital part of our economy and it plays a pivotal role in shaping the…
- A young person in construction is 10 times more likely to die by suicide than in a construction accident.…
- If you are a QBCC licensee with trade contractor or builder class licence category 1-7, you are required to…
- As the year comes to a close and the economy continues to tighten with another interest rate hike, Rostron…
- There is no doubt that open conversations around mental health are more widely supported now, both at work and…
- On 28 November, MPAQ held the 123rd Annual General Meeting and Stalwarts event at the Plumbing Industry House. The…
- An industrial component manufacturer company in Victoria has been issued with a record fine of $2.1 million, plus an…
- Did you know that more than half of small businesses use equipment finance brokers for a significant portion of…
- By this point, businesses should have already communicated to their employees if they plan to implement a shutdown period…
- How many times do we drill into a wall without knowing what’s inside? Whether we are drilling into a…
- In accordance with the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023, there are two important amendments coming…
- Due to the volume of calls regarding the changes to AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 – Gas Installations, we have decided to…
- The holidays are fast approaching and here in Queensland, we have three and a half (3 1/2) Public Holidays…
- Following the major weather event across North Queensland, which has included heavy rainfall and flooding, health and safety must…
- As part of the updates to AS/NZS 5601.1:2022, we will have a closer look at Clauses 5.2.9.1 and 5.2.9.2.…
- The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works stands ready to assist people who may be affected…
- MPAQ is committed to lobbying against unfair legislation that puts undue burden on small businesses in our industry - and we…
- 7 February 2024 From 1 July 2021, changes to the Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) removed the ability for Special Purpose Financial…
- Photo: Ozzi Kleen RP10 - Click here for more information about this treatment plant. As per the requirements of…
- Aussie Pumps’ new Python Deluxe Jetter offers more capability for plumbers clearing blocked drains. The new version, powered by…
- Part 2 of the Closing Loopholes Bill – which was split into 2 parts in late 2023 – went to…
- Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has begun phasing out the use of hard copy books for gas system…
- The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the BIFOLA Bill) was introduced into…
- Prosam Building Services Pty Ltd was convicted in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court for four (4) counts of failing to…
- The project trust (and associated retention trust regime)1 has now expanded to cover private sector projects where the contract price exceeds…
- The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works progressed an amendment on 16 February 2024 to the…
- MPAQ has been recently made aware of members receiving scam and phishing attacks through email. These potential scammers are…
- Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) has brought together five outstanding members of the plumbing, gas, and drainage industry…
- What do you do when Mrs Jones rings and she has a water leak? Firstly, the owner shouldn’t ring…
- As Easter approaches, we want to inform you that Queensland will observe four (4) public holidays during the Easter…
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment Closing Loopholes No. 2 (‘the Bill’) introduces several fundamental changes in the workplace relations landscape…
- From a technical standpoint, social media should be a wonderful tool that enables us all to interact, ask questions,…
- As a QBCC licensed contractor it is compulsory for you to participate in the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, which…
- The Miles Government’s Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme is expanding to boost the amount of construction waste being recycled. The Hon Leanne…
- This is an update to the first article we published on plumbers and insurance enquiries. Read that here: MPAQ:…
- Craig Kuhlar from Our Plumber, MPAQ Trustee Bill Watson, Finley Turner from Spot On Plumbing and Drainage, Tradelink Browns Plains…
- The Queensland Government, acting through the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW), QBuild, is seeking…
- The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, also known as the Closing Loopholes No. 2…
- Businesses and companies utilise a “nominee supervisor” which serves as a supervisor role within the business. Usually, in a…
- A tiny house is a small, compact dwelling that is typically much smaller in size than a traditional dwelling.…
- The District Court of New South Wales has recently found a dogman, who was engaged as a subcontractor, guilty…
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the federal government’s third budget on 14 May 2024. For the second consecutive year, securing…
