QBCC have released a Public Warning about a potential health issue related to a plumbing-electrical contractor.

MPAQ have put together some of the important points from the 2017 - 2018 Federal Budget that will affect our members.

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.

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.

MPAQ have put together some of the important points from the 2017 - 2018 Federal Budget that will affect our members.

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.

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

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered his third Commonwealth Budget in Canberra last night, the last before the next federal election, which must be held by May 2019. Mr Morrison said the Budget is focused on further strengthening the economy to “guarantee the essentials Australians rely on” and “responsibly repair the budget”.

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

The state government has announced the Queensland Budget 2018-19. MPAQ has compiled a list of the items relevant to MPAQ members in the budget.

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 plumbing and fire services training qualification is currently under review. Master Plumbers Australia has been working to develop a training package that meets the needs of industry and supports each state and territory.