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As a Tradie you may be entitled to claim a range of expenses from clothing and laundry to tools and equipment. That is, if the expense is directly work related and you haven’t been...
Polymaster Septic Tanks have been designed and manufactured in Australia, using only high-quality Australian industrial grade polyethylene and are able to withstand the rigours of the real world such as knocks during transport, jolts and bangs during installation and ground water pressure after installation.
Nathan Jarvis wants to ensure the next generation of plumbers have what it take to move the industry forward, writes Kathryn Kernohan.
Master Plumbers' technical expert Aaron Bridger warns installing plumbers to check Watermark certification, as recent changes could leave them exposed.
The reform of the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act has impacts for gasfitting, which highlights the need for far better compliance regime. Master Plumbers’ Chief Technical Officer, Gary Bath explains.
The reform of the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act has impacts for gasfitting, which highlights the need for far better compliance regime. Master Plumbers’ Chief Technical Officer, Gary Bath explains.
Thousands of Victorian apprentices and trainees will get the opportunity to work on some of the state’s largest infrastructure projects, thanks to the creation of a new apprenticeships body. Apprenticeships Victoria (AV), launched by...
Industry leaders and government are becoming increasingly concerned about the level of complacency around COVIDSafe behaviours that are present across the community and now quite visible in the building and construction industry.
Industry leaders and government are becoming increasingly concerned about the level of complacency around COVIDSafe behaviours that are present across the community and now quite visible in the building and construction industry.
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 of existing installations. (Clause 1.1.3.1 Conformance) New definition for an “ignition source”, “open flued appliance”, “fire safety system”, “semi-rigid connector”, “under-pressure […]
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.
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. It is also a day to remember those that have died from a work-related injury or illness.
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.
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