MPAQ - Legislation

Non-conforming Building Products – Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2017

Learn more about the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-Conforming Building Products - Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2017.

Industry Standards

MPAQ Contracting Members can take advantage of viewing 10 FREE industry standards online.

When a heatpump water heater is removed or replaced, what is being done with the old unit? A few members have posed the question to the MPAQ Technical Team as how to properly dispose of the refrigeration units that contain refrigerant gasses.

Queensland Gas Work Licence

Find out more about the Queensland Gas Work Licence and Gas Work Authorisations.

Plumbing and Drainage Bill Reintroduced

The Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2017 lapsed and all work associated with the plumbing law reforms was placed on hold when the 55th Queensland Parliament was dissolved. On Thursday, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport, the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP reintroduced the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2018 into the house.

Unitywater’s Sub-metering Process

MPAQ in conjunction with Unitywater want to promote the process for installing sub-meters to plumbers and members in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa council areas.

Minimum Financial Requirements Review

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.

ABCB to Review Point of Sale Regulation

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will be undertaking a feasibility review for Point of Sale Regulation for the WaterMark Certification Scheme. A Discussion Paper has been prepared to initiate discussion and feedback among people and organisations that are affected by, or involved in, the Scheme’s ongoing administration and future direction.