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On 19 November, MPAQ held the 124th Annual General Meeting and Stalwarts event at PICAC Beenleigh. The 2024 MPAQ Council, Meritorious Service Awardees, and Milestone Members were presented on the day.

It's essential for employers to adhere to the specific regulations outlined in relevant awards to ensure a smooth holiday season.

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 provides for a shower outlet to act as a floor waste gully (FWG) under certain conditions.

Office Christmas parties are a wonderful opportunity for employers to show appreciation for their team's hard work and celebrate the holiday season together. However, according to research, 9 out of 10 employers have faced HR headaches after an office holiday party, with incidents of inappropriate behaviour leading to disciplinary action or even dismissal.

We asked the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Liberal National Party (LNP) about their positions on key plumbing and gas industry issues

This year, the ladies of the industry took to the spotlight and showcased the great work that they have done at the Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards.

In just over 4 months (on 1 January 2025) the Fair Work Act 2009 amendments creating an underpayment of wages criminal offence comes into effect.

Alcohol and drugs (including medicines that are prescribed or over the counter) can affect a person’s ability to work safely. Therefore, it is important that a business considers how they will deal with drugs and/or alcohol that may be used by their employees.

Amendments to the Australian Standards AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas Installations and AS/NZS 5601.2.2020 Gas Installations in Caravans and Boats for Non-Propulsive Purposes were published on 6 September 2024.