Scam Warning: Third-Party Payments

Following a recent surge of reported cases, MPAQ wants to ensure members are on the lookout for possible scams targeting business. One of the most common scams we have seen recently is what’s known as the “third-party scam.”

New Rules For Annual Leaves During Temporary Shutdown Periods

Employers will need to implement new changes that will affect how they handle annual leaves during temporary shutdown periods such as Christmas and New Year starting May 2023.

Jacinta Marshall appointed a 2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassador

The plumbing and gas industry, like many trades, continues to be a male-dominated field until today; but women like Jacinta are proving that they are making a mark.

Key changes coming to the Australian Standard for Gas Installations

On the 30th March 2023, the transition period will end and we will reference Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 - Gas Installations.

2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassadors Set to Inspire Plumbers of Tomorrow

Three outstanding individuals from the plumbing and gas industry were named 2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassadors by Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) to help promote plumbing and gas fitting as a career and champion a sustainable future of the industry.

QBCC: A good build helps build Queensland

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is dedicated to protecting the building and construction industry, one of Queensland’s most important sectors. Know your rights and get protected.

The Hon Mick de Brenni MP visits MPAQ Members at Maryborough

Queensland’s Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni dropped in to visit Maryborough on Monday, 6 February 2023, to discuss the issues facing plumbers and businesses, and other local concerns within the region

MPAQ HR Support

Emma Ross to move into the Senior HR Advisor position with MPAQ following the retirement of Kym Campbell.

An Eye Towards the Sunshine State With Level Group

You’d be forgiven for thinking the Level Group has been shaping the national Plumbing and Electrical Industry for some time, but the Group only recently celebrated its first anniversary. Since it was founded, an impressive number of milestones have been reached.