Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) Executive Director, Penny Cornah, has applauded the Queensland Parliament for passing once in a generation fairness laws on Thursday 26 October.

These events include informative sessions on topics that reflect current industry demands, workshops and demonstrations and an open forum for discussion with industry representatives.

The partially introduced Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) Regulation which commenced on 1 January 2019 has now been fully introduced from 2 April 2019.

Held over two days, the plumbing, fire, gas, mechanical and hydraulic trades and professions have joined together to bring you the 2020 Trades Industry Conference.

Today the media has reported that one person has been rushed to a Brisbane Hospital with horrific burns after a hot water system exploded at a house on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

If you’re in the building and construction industry, the hot topic right now is the changes by the QBCC to the Minimum Financial Requirements. One of the major changes is that you must now lodge reports annually to the QBCC, with 2019 being the first year.

Annual reporting was due by 31 December 2019. However, if you did not meet the deadline you must still provide your annual financial information as soon as possible.

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.

Keeping your books up-to-date has become even more important now for tradies and anyone working in the construction industry, who is required by law to hold a QBCC licence to operate their business.

Important information on the Plumbing and Drainage Trade Contractors Licence, including the scope of work involved, the qualifications required and the licence grades.

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

The purported notion that a tradesperson who protects the health and wellbeing of the community is overcharging the public is preposterous. This is the scaremongering drivel reported by Nine News on Monday 12 March.