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Cbus, one of Australia’s largest industry super fund for the building, construction and allied industries, has reached a new milestone in January 2021 with total Funds Under Management (FUM) surpassing $60 billion.
Solar Victoria is getting the word out that workers who wish to continue participating in the Victorian Government’s $1.3 billion, 10-year Solar Homes Program from July this year must complete mandatory solar safety training by 30 June 2021.
Peter Jensen, self-appointed curator and Master Plumbers’ National Councillor, takes us into the archives to see the treasures of a bygone era.
John Tuck is retiring from the business he created 50 years ago. His business is so successful it will continue with his name. Kathryn Kernohan chats to John about plumbing, business and retirement.
All corners of the world have shared the significant challenges and interruptions brought about by last year’s catastrophic COVID pandemic and the ongoing climate change crisis. These issues are having an unprecedented impact on...
Fighting the pandemic has needed skills from our industry. Kathryn Kernohan reports on how Master Plumbers’ member organisation, Westaflex, answered the call to manufacture a product, which now supports frontline health care workers.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being felt across many aspects of our lives, but new reports show there is reason for optimism. Kathryn Kernohan reports.
Updates to the AS 5601.2.2020 gas standards, LP Gas installations in caravan and boats for non-propulsive purposes, are now in place. Master Plumbers’ technical expert Aaron Bridger takes us through the major changes.
March is the month that marks International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, Kathryn Kernohan spoke to four leaders in the construction industry.
March is the month that marks International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, Kathryn Kernohan spoke to four leaders in the construction industry.
Queensland has taken another step towards ensuring Australia emerges as a global hydrogen superpower.
Queensland has taken another step towards ensuring Australia emerges as a global hydrogen superpower.
2. Gas safety activities The safety-related activities in subclauses (2) and (3) only apply if the rented premises contain any appliances, fixtures or fittings which use or supply gas. The residential rental provider must ensure that a gas safety check of all gas installations and fittings in the rented premises is conducted every 2 years […]
In late 2020, the Fair Work Commission concluded the 4 Year Review of the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010 (Plumbing Award 2010). As a consequence, the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (Plumbing Award 2020) will replace the Plumbing Award 2010. When will it take effect? The Plumbing Award 2020, will commence operation on […]
The ATO are committed to delivering a better client experience for small business. Helping you to improve your skills and knowledge to be successful in your small business venture is an important part of this commitment.
As a result, there are now 8 ‘tier 1’ exposure sites where anyone who has visited one of those sites during the specified period, are required to get tested and isolate for 14 days. The location of those sites and times are listed on the DOH website at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/important-alert-about-new-hotel-quarantine-case-covid-19
An inspection blitz by the state plumbing regulator on building drainage has found more than half were noncompliant, leaving one homeowner with a $40,000 repair bill.
Long-time Master Plumbers member and East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid Group member Bernie Farquhar sent through a note recently to provide an update on the Gippsland region and how the area has begun to rebuild after the devastating bushfires the preceded the COVID pandemic.
Some of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 outbreak are our business owners, particularly those in small and medium-sized organisations.
For nearly 130 years the Master Plumbers has promoted, and rewarded education and training through the Gold Medal and Training Awards.
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