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It was used in more than 3000 products prior to 1990 and still lurks in things like hot water service flues, cowls and gaskets.
The significant proposed changes to the AS/NZS5601.1 standards are: Clarification that the standard does not apply to the repair of existing gas installations (including the repair of gas appliances) but does apply to modifications...
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The Government wants to change super laws that could see workers new to the industry stapled to a fund that doesn’t provide insurance cover for dangerous occupations.
The Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia is saddened by the loss of Life Member and industry stalwart, Barry Cooper.
WorkSafe is vigilant in its inspections of COVID safety and the latest figures back this up with more than 5,100 COVID visits in February and March.
Businesses encouraged to take advantage of the JobMaker Hiring Credit as the 30 April deadline approaches.
Wednesday 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how to prevent work-related occupational diseases, deaths, injuries, and illnesses....
IAPMO Oceana recently hosted its inaugural Product Information Session, an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest technology and interact with industry leaders.
IAPMO Oceana recently hosted its inaugural Product Information Session, an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest technology and interact with industry leaders.
The FW Amendment Act:- inserts a definition of casual employment into the Fair Work Act 2009; provides a pathway for a casual employee to be re – classified as either a full – time or a part – time employee (after satisfying various criteria); and inserts provisions that require an employer to provide both existing […]
The Indicative Gross Hourly Rate Guide is made up of a number of factors; including but not limited to, wage rates, fares allowance and travel allowance. As a result of the increases to the wage rates, fares allowance and travel allowance payable as of the first pay period on or after 1 March 2021, Master […]
What this means and the effect of this has different consequences for different employers. The answer depends on whether you are covered by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (PFS Award) or an enterprise agreement that is not a Plumbers Union Agreement or the Plumbers Union Agreement.
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.
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