Taking action on skilled migration and training 27 September 2023 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is engaging with the WA State Government to address the issues related to hiring skilled migrants. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
Plumbing Industry Trade Day - Rockingham, Wednesday 11 October 22 September 2023 Our FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days bring the latest 'must know' information direct to the industry. The next in our 2023 series will be in Rockingham on Wednesday 11 October. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
2023 Awards for Excellence - entries are now open! 28 August 2023 Our annual Awards for Excellence are a showcase for the skills, professionalism and dedication of our members, and an opportunity for you to win recognition for the technical quality of your work and the outstanding standards you achieve in your business operations. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
Geraldton Plumbing Industry Trade Day, Wednesday 20 September 23 August 2023 Our FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days bring the latest 'must know' information direct to the industry. The next in our 2023 series will be on Wednesday 20 September in Geraldton. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
Reminder about working safely in roof spaces 23 August 2023 Building and Energy has issued a reminder to always switch off mains power before entering a roof space, plus important roof space safety tips. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Work Health and Safety Read More
Bidet backflow requirements - new technical note and radio interview 21 August 2023 With bidet douche seats and toilets becoming more popular and the new Plumbing Code of Australia introducing new backflow prevention requirements, the Plumbers Licensing Board has published an important technical note for plumbers. Our CEO was interviewed by ABC Radio about this important topic. Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
Plumbers cleared by investigation into Iplex Pro-fit pipe problems 18 August 2023 Good news for WA's licensed plumbers and the consumers who depend on them for quality work! Building and Energy has released the preliminary findings of its investigation into the failure of Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes made by Iplex Australia. The official announcement on Wednesday 16 August says "installation work practices and workmanship were not the cause of the pipe failures." Category: Industry news , Technical Read More
World Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship 19 July 2023 The World Plumbing Council (WPC) annual scholarship program provides up to US $15,000 to an individual for travel to another country to learn and exchange plumbing industry knowledge. Applications for this year's scholarship close on 30 September 2023. Category: Training and education, Industry news Read More
We represent plumbers on committee advising WA Government 14 July 2023 Our CEO Murray Thomas is a member of the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee (BCC Committee), a forum for major industry stakeholders to discuss and provide advice to the State Government on issues in WA's commercial construction sector. Category: Industry news Read More
How Caroma are making life easier for plumbers 10 July 2023 Attention all plumbers! The GWA Group have launched Caroma Plumbers' Hub, a digital platform that helps you select, install, maintain and repair Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark products correctly and efficiently. Category: Industry news Read More