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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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”.

Information regarding media coverage of MPAQ's involvement in the industry. Includes links to external news outlets.

In an edition of the MPAQ Update (30 July), MPAQ issued a warning about stolen commercial vehicles. Further to this update, it is important to ensure you have the correct Insurance coverage, not just the Motor Vehicle itself, but also any Fixed Accessories and Tools/Equipment.

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

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