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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.
Kathryn Kernohan speaks with Tom Saxton of Off Grid Plumbing who attributes his passion for sustainability to his upbringing on a farm near the base of Mount Kosciuszko in New South Wales.
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...
What has grown to become Australia’s largest plumbing industry association – and a trusted source of information, advice and expertise – started from humble beginnings. Kathryn Kernohan reports.
Nathan Jarvis wants to ensure the next generation of plumbers have what it take to move the industry forward, writes Kathryn Kernohan.
Kate Jones discovers the passion and the professionalism that entices plumbers away from the tools and into the classroom.
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