Master Plumbers, keeping you up to date with the latest in your industry
Stapling Performance test Best Financial Interests Duty Stapling poses the greatest change for employers as it is a new law that will link a person to one super fund and the stapled fund will follow the person when they change jobs. This is due to come into effect from 1 November 2021.
The cost, adequacy and availability of insurance in the plumbing industry have been highlighted as three major issues that require addressing – and Master Plumbers is seeking the views of its members to help...
The plumbing community has a vital role in advocating to governments and promoting to the broader community the link between good quality plumbing, health, environmental sustainability and, increasingly, economic prosperity.
The plumbing community has a vital role in advocating to governments and promoting to the broader community the link between good quality plumbing, health, environmental sustainability and, increasingly, economic prosperity.
Plumbing businesses rely on technology. It brings great efficiencies and opportunities, unfortunately, it also brings new risks. Cyber risks happen when people harness the way you use technology. Critical business assets such as emails and bank accounts are potential exposure points for malicious parties to exploit.
There are legislative changes and social expectations that plumbers need to be ready for, as Master Plumbers’ Frank Geremia OH&S and Return to Work Manager reports.
AS/NZS3500 has some major changes to be aware of Master Plumbers’ technical Advisor, Aaron Bridger, explains.
Master Plumbers believes embracing green hydrogen will go a long way to meeting our goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Information is critical in the fight against COVID-19 and wastewater is one of the key sources used to identify the presence of the virus in our communities.
As of the 31 July 2021 WorkSafe inspectors now can issue infringement notices for 54 different offences including:
As of the 31 July 2021 WorkSafe inspectors now can issue infringement notices for 54 different offences including:
As the 28 August due date for the Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) approaches, now is the time for businesses to work out if they need to lodge this year to report payments made to contractors in 2020–21.
The Fair Work Regulations 2009 (FW Regulations) have recently been varied to include sexual harassment as one of the factors that could be considered to be serious misconduct.
From 1 July 2021, the superannuation contribution rate will increase from 9.5% to 10% of ordinary time earnings (OTE).
For 130 years the Master Plumbers has promoted and rewarded education and training through the Gold Medal and Training Awards.
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.
Big Build Apprenticeships scheme and the investment in major projects, will deliver a pipeline of opportunities for plumbers starting their career. Kathryn Kernohan reports.
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