Research over the years has consistently shown that women tend to retire with less super than men. The latest statistics show a 25% difference, with the median balance for those aged 60 to 64 at $211,996 for males and $158,806 for females.
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Incolink supporting you to handle stress at work
As the safety net for plumbers Incolink cares about your health and well-being.
Insights into the future of Australia’s plumbing industry
In December 2023, IBISWorld released its annual ‘Plumbing Services in Australia’ industry report.
Silica safety
Australia’s complete prohibition on the use, supply and manufacture of all engineered stone will commence in the majority of jurisdictions from July 1st this year.
Succession planning
Wayne is making sure his family business continues well after his retirement and he is making sure gender is not an issue.
Using AI in marketing
Undoubtedly you have heard of AI, and you have almost certainly interacted with it.
Know the hot topics
For our Autumn Edition, Sam Welsh takes on the quick questions that evade the young guns.
Cooktop complexities
Standards surrounding clearances for domestic gas cookers are not as straight forward as you would think. Let us clear this up.
Chipping away at innovation
Master Plumber Association (MPA) member, Bendigo’s Phil Kelly, donated a Chip Heater to the Association’s Collection in 2019. Heritage curator Peter Jensen told Australian Plumbing the story.
This year is already keeping us on our toes with a suite of regulatory changes coming into effect and more on the horizon.
Iconic or not?
With locally made luxury sedans now a fading memory, full-sized 4x4 wagons promising cross-country adventure have taken over. Here are three of the most compelling options.
A model made
It was 1903. It featured all the latest plumbing technology. It was a “Model House”, and it has piqued Master Plumbers heritage curator Peter Jensen’s interest.
Become a memberWhen diesel won’t do
Petrol can be the ute-owners preference for a host of reasons – environmental, noise, refinement, performance or even the memories.
Become a memberThe hot topic
After more than 15 years leading the business, David has seen the solar industry ebb and flow, but says more customers than ever before are making the switch to more energy-efficient hot water systems.
Become a memberPowering up
26 per cent of all apprentices employed at Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria are women
Become a memberAround the nation – Tasmanian news
Master Plumbers Tasmania is celebrating 75 years of service to the Plumbing Industry. In a year of huge achievement
Around the nation – Victorian News
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