Member updates
The March tax wrap from the ATO is choc-full of valuable information to keep your business safe and compliant.
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Public Interest
Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards 2021
The sixth annual Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards (PFIA) were held Thursday 17 March 2022 at Crown Palladium.
Commercial supporter
2021 ended with the discovery of Omicron, a new COVID strain. This sent shockwaves through financial markets as they responded to renewed uncertainty. COVID itself and any new strains will continue to pose a risk to global growth and recovery. But, as the world adapts to living with the virus, thankfully each new wave has […]
Commercial supporter
Joshua Boyd, Principal Broker, Marsh Trades Team has assisted businesses with their insurance renewals for many years, in this edition he offers his advice on how to combat unnecessary stress.
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Safety first
It has been two years since COVID hit Australia, bringing with it ever-changing restrictions and overall uncertainty. But there was a silver lining to the pandemic for Josh Day, founder of Melbourne’s J Day...
Member updates
Jorden Horwood hasn’t encountered many female plumbers across his 16-year plumbing career - and it’s fair to say he’s far from alone. Although plumbing remains one of the most sought after and reliable industries in Australia, as of last year, only 101 of the...
Member updates
Member updates
Jorden Horwood hasn’t encountered many female plumbers across his 16-year plumbing career - and it’s fair to say he’s far from alone. Although plumbing remains one of the most sought after and reliable industries in Australia, as of last year, only 101 of the more than 30,000 registered plumbers in Victoria were women. That’s less […]
Public Interest
Keeping on top of what your mind and body needs is not a set and forget exercise as Kate Jones reports.
Public Interest
Public Interest
Keeping on top of what your mind and body needs is not a set and forget exercise as Kate Jones reports.
Public Interest
With tax time just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you can and can’t claim in your tax return. The ATO has these handy tips to help employee plumbers tackle some common claims in our industry.
Public Interest
Public Interest
With tax time just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you can and can’t claim in your tax return. The ATO has these handy tips to help employee plumbers tackle some common claims in our industry.
Industry Updates
New lead-free requirements
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has issued an advisory notice for all stakeholders impacted by the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
Magazine
Industry working together to reach net zero
The Victorian Government’s Climate Adaptation Plans are unlikely to disrupt industry and that may not be a good thing.
Profile
Back to where it all began
Many women think plumbing isn’t for them. But Tori Tomkins decided to use that thinking to her advantage.
Commercial supporter
With more businesses returning to the office, there has been an increase in the specification of pumps as an alternative solution for office space re-fits and re-purposing. Instead of using traditional plumbing for office wet area renovations and additions, grey water pumps are being chosen as the selected solution as they bypass the need to disrupt neighbouring tenants while still achieving the wet areas in the desired locations.
Industry Updates
Mandated servicing requirements for gas appliances will save lives
Master Plumbers welcomes the long-awaited release today by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, of the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) which will determine the best approach for setting minimum standards for...
Public Interest
After the Federal Government recently committed Australia to a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 – aligning us with more than 130 countries who have either set or are considering the same target – attention has turned to innovative ways that households and businesses alike can support the push to a more sustainable future.
Work safety
From July 2021, WorkSafe Victoria has had the authority to issue infringement notice to individuals or companies where they have failed to keep a copy of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for the duration of high-risk construction work. Master Plumbers OH&S Return to Work Officer Grace Squire outlines what a SWMS is, when it is needed and how to make sure yours is effective.
Member updates
Unprecedented. Challenging. Uncertain. The past year has been many things. But above all, it has been a test of resilience. A year where our industry and our Association not only met the standard but set the standard.
Member updates
Member updates
Unprecedented. Challenging. Uncertain. The past year has been many things. But above all, it has been a test of resilience. A year where our industry and our Association not only met the standard but set the standard.
Commercial supporter
Keeping the workflow constant is a challenge. Don’t let managing claims take focus away from growing your business.
Industry partner
Having a flutter on the races or a bet on the footy is a pastime enjoyed by millions of Australians – and surveys show that tradies are among the groups of workers who love a punt as much as anyone.
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Family ties
70 years ago, an expanding plumbing business in the northeast Melbourne suburb of Heidelberg became a member of the Associated Master Plumbers of Victoria, which this year celebrates 130 years. Learn the secret to...
