The 2021-2022 Queensland State Budget was released on Tuesday 15 June. Treasurer and Minister for Investment, the Hon. Cameron Dick MP, recognised that Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19 is well underway, reflecting our success in containing the virus and the strength of our government's Economic Recovery Plan.

How are you covered in a situation where you have to do with a fatality at work in regards to your Management Liability Insurance?

MPAQ cautions members to think carefully and exercise commercial judgement when considering any approach from companies who state they have management rights for commercial and residential buildings that offer the opportunity to be an approved contractor to carry out work for the company.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) commends the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and the Government on their recent announcement of the revival of the Housing and Public Works Apprenticeship Program.

The 2017-18 Queensland State Budget was released on Tuesday 14 June with a theme of Jobs for Queensland.

The Federal Court will next month convene a hearing for an ACCC prosecution of employment advice provider Employsure for allegedly misleading small business operators into believing it was the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Fair Work Commission or that they were connected to them.

The 2019 2020 Federal Budget Announcement was made on Tuesday 2 April by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Local tradies keen to throw their hard hats into the ring for work on the Cairns Convention Centre expansion will be able to learn about work packages and how to apply, at an upcoming industry information session.

The 2019 2020 State Budget Announcement was made on Tuesday 11 June by Treasurer Jackie Trad.

The Palaszczuk Government's record of job creation will be strengthened through landmark reforms that will help ensure tradies are paid in full, on time.

Licensees in the building and construction sector have to comply with tough new laws requiring all building and construction licensees to prove their financial viability.

The Department of Housing and Public Works is currently reviewing the proposed improvements to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) for licensing in the building and construction industry.