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There is significant policy momentum in Australia to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy production, with most States and Territories committing to emission-reduction targets.
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There is significant policy momentum in Australia to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy production, with most States and Territories committing to emission-reduction targets.
St Kilda Pier is one of Victoria’s big builds and is taking plumbers to depths not usually required.
The seventh annual Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards (PFIA) were held Friday 10 March 2023 at Crown Palladium.
We take this message into every conversation we have with governments and decision makers, to ensure that the challenges facing the future of our industry are taken seriously and that the impacts are clearly...
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...
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...
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 […]
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...
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...
The Sanimulti joins Saniflo SFA’s range of market-leading macerator pumps and offers home and business owners added flexibility when planning their designs. Measuring just 505mm x 361mm x 205mm, the compact Sanimulti can easily fit inside a bathroom wall cavity, allowing different toilet suite style choices such as traditional or wall-hung, without compromising on design.
The end of the transition period for the 3500 suite of standards is here. Master Plumbers Technical Advisor Aaron Bridger reports.
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.
Across his decades of experience in the heating and energy industries, Jon Palfrey has never witnessed a time like the present. Kathryn Kernohan reports.
Across his decades of experience in the heating and energy industries, Jon Palfrey has never witnessed a time like the present. Kathryn Kernohan reports.
The target to reduce Victoria’s emissions by 65 per cent by 2035 is ambitious yet achievable, according to leading organisations representing the Victoria’s plumbing and fire protection industries.
The target to reduce Victoria’s emissions by 65 per cent by 2035 is ambitious yet achievable, according to leading organisations representing the Victoria’s plumbing and fire protection industries.
It’s the size of Phillip Island, a refuge for some of the world’s rarest bird and frog species, was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 2021 and is a leader in sustainable sewerage...
From the science labs to the suburbs, hydrogen is officially here. Kathryn Kernohan interviews the experts to find out how it will impact our industry and our world.
The amendments to the Building Code took effect from Tuesday 26 July 2022. The amendments were contained in the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work Amendment Instrument 2022 (Interim Building Code).
Master Plumbers has promoted and rewarded education and training through the Gold Medal and Training Awards.
Master Plumbers has promoted and rewarded education and training through the Gold Medal and Training Awards.
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.
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