For the second consecutive year, securing a surplus, this year's budget offers an array of initiatives tailored for SMEs.

A dogman engaged as a subcontractor was recently found guilty of failing to establish an exclusion zone which resulted in a worker being hit by the load of the crane and a fine of $16,000.

In Australia, there are no specific regulations relating to tiny houses specifically. If a tiny house is built as a transportable dwelling it is typically exempt from BCA requirements.

Businesses and companies utilise a “nominee supervisor” which serves as a supervisor role within the business. As the nominated supervisor, you are responsible for the supervision and oversight of the plumbing work that takes place within the business and any breach of the relevant laws and regulations.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, also known as the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act, has been passed and brings about changes to the Fair Work Act, in defining the terms "employee" and "employer."

The Queensland Government, acting through the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW), QBuild, is seeking to establish a Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) for Plumbing Trade Contractor Services across metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Queensland.

Phase three of the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme was launched on 19 April 2024, which marks an expansion of the Scheme to more areas across Queensland. The expansion aims to continue raising awareness, educating, and inspiring action on how organisations can reduce waste going to landfill by recycling PVC off-cuts.

If a client rings again after you've repaired a water leak in their home, is it plumber or insurance jurisdiction?

Government grants $150,000 to MPAQ to expand the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme