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When to use swivel joints

Its important to consider ground movement when laying underground drainage as Master Plumbers technical expert, Sam Welsh explains.

In our regular Master Plumbers’ Series, our technical advice team shares the answers to some of the most asked questions. For our Winter Edition, Aaron Bridger takes on some of the questions that you have raised.

Water wise

Australian plumbers are at the centre of producing clean water for Davis research centre through a desalination project. Kathryn Kernohan reports on just how tricky that is in the world’s coldest, driest and windiest continent.

Debunking Requirements Around Inspection Openings

Some in the plumbing fraternity have suffered from misconceptions over the correct placement of test and inspection openings in sanitary plumbing and drainage systems. What is a test opening? Test openings are defined as an opening with a removable cover in the body of a fitting and of sufficient size to permit the installation of […]

Advocating for clarity

In November 2021, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) announced new limits on the allowable lead content in plumbing products. From September 2025, all copper-alloy plumbing products that come into contact with drinking water must have a weighted lead content of no more than 0.25%, bringing Australia into line with countries including the USA and […]

A passion for learning

Heidi Wilson has always loved developing new skills and taking on new challenges. In short, that’s why her career has already taken her from working in retail and hospitality, to supporting remote Indigenous communities throughout the pandemic, to embarking on a plumbing apprenticeship earlier this year.

Residential roofing compliance

Victoria remains the only jurisdiction in Australia that calls up both HB-39 Code of Practice for the Installation of Metal roofing and Cladding and HB114 guidelines for the design of Eaves and Box Gutters in legislation.

Your turn to fix the problem

The plumbing industry has a problem. We don’t have enough apprentices entering our incredible trade. And yet, we have an abundance of work in the pipeline…

Celebrating 70 Years

Family business, Premier Plumbing Service (Victoria) Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated company, established in 1951 in Ballarat by the late Neville and Vawyn Donald.

Get to know the 3500’s

The end of the transition period for the 3500 suite of standards is here. Master Plumbers Technical Advisor Aaron Bridger reports.

Can you answer the FAQs?

In our regular Master Plumbers’ Series, our technical advice team share the answers to some of the most asked questions. For our Spring Edition, Aaron Bridger takes on the questions that send chills down the spine of plumbers and are a risk to consumers.

Be a great leader

Remembering back to his own apprenticeship powers Beau Lesueur’s passion for a coaching approach to management, Kathryn Kernohan reports.

Plumbing on Show Expo

Students exploring a career in trades, apprentices and plumbing enthusiasts alike descended upon Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) Narre Warren on August 6, as the doors opened to the public for the Plumbing on Show Expo, presented by Master Plumbers.

Master Plumbers Apprentice Awards and Graduation 2022

Master Plumbers has promoted and rewarded education and training through the Gold Medal and Training Awards.

Plumbers Union Agreement – Indicative Hourly Rates

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 increase to the Superannuation Guarantee Charge from 1 July 2022, Master Plumbers has updated Appendix J. A revised Appendix J can be found here.

Follow in her footsteps

A gradual gender shift in plumbing is happening thanks to the Women in Plumbing initiative and to many individual plumbers and plumbing businesses who have taken intentional action over the years. Kate Jones meets three pre-apprentice plumbers assisted by the initiative.

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 Plumbing.

Join the movement

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 […]

Careers & Training

When to use swivel joints

Can you answer the FAQs?

Water wise

Debunking Requirements Around Inspection Openings

Advocating for clarity

A passion for learning

Residential roofing compliance

Your turn to fix the problem

Celebrating 70 Years

Get to know the 3500’s

Can you answer the FAQs?

Be a great leader

Plumbing on Show Expo

Master Plumbers Apprentice Awards and Graduation 2022

Plumbers Union Agreement – Indicative Hourly Rates

Follow in her footsteps

Safety first

Join the movement

Back to where it all began

Plumbing and beyond

Beware the dormant building

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