Do you use earthmoving equipment to lift and carry loads such as tanks, soakwells or pits? If you do, you need a licence.

July sessions are now available for the free, nationally accredited Equip-Safe Orange Card Combo training for our members' apprentices.

There will be a free AI workshop for members on Tuesday 23 June 2026. Places are limited for this informative session.

On Tuesday 2 June 2026, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

Attention members - help yourself by making it easy for potential customers to pick out your business in the new Find a Master Plumber directory, launching later this year.

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA was a proud sponsor of the annual MATES Lunch on Friday 22 May.

Did you know burst flexi-hoses are the most common cause of insurance claims for water damage? Radio 6PR's Simon Beaumont asked our CEO Murray Thomas to explain.

We want to remind our members about Industry Bulletin 173, which Building and Energy issued to inform the industry about changes that came into effect on 1 May 2026

Don't miss your chance to meet 80+ suppliers and experience cutting-edge tools, products and services redefining the industry.

Our newest Associate Member, Apprenticeship Support Australia WA (ASA WA) provides free services that remove the administration workload involved in directly employing apprentices.

New members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA attended an induction session in our boardroom on Tuesday 12 May.

Last night’s Federal Budget included significant outcomes for plumbing businesses: a commitment to making mandatory Australian Standards free and a permanent increase to the small business instant asset write-off.

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA can now access free Orange Card Combo training for their apprentices.

Our CEO Murray Thomas has announced a major initiative that will significantly enhance the value of membership of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) is inviting all plumbers to their annual BYDA WA Regional Forum on Wednesday 3 June 2026 in Kalgoorlie.

MPA Insurance is one of the most important services available to members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

The Toyota Association Fleet Discount program allows eligible members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA to buy new Toyota vehicles (excluding Special Edition models) at a discounted fleet rate.

We are excited to announce an exclusive members-only opportunity to achieve significant savings on purchases from Bunnings Trade, in addition to other benefits.

We have arranged a cost-saving Ampol fuel offer for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

We've captured the meaning of our 125-year history in a 1:44 video. It's well worth a look!

Attention plumbers in the Mandurah region, or the Perth hills and surrounding districts. Two young people from those areas who are studying for a Certificate II in Plumbing have asked for our assistance in finding work experience.

Our Awards for Excellence presentation event on Friday 13 March was an afternoon of industry celebration. Event videos and photos, and Award assets for finalists and winners are now available.

Take a few moments see the names and faces of the team who govern your Association, support members and organise everything we do.

Following a decision by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to further delay the mandatory installation of lead free plumbing products, Building and Energy has published an update to Industry Bulletin 171 for the WA plumbing industry.

Exposure to asbestos means plumbers are among the tradies most at risk of developing mesothelioma, a terminal cancer.

Our CEO Murray Thomas, Operations Manager Margaret-Anne Manifis, Business Mentor Paul Ballantyne and MPA Insurance Consultant Jody Williams managed our stand at the Galvins Osborne Park World Plumbing Day Trade Show on Wednesday 11 March.

Did you know plumbers and sewage workers should be vaccinated against Hepatitis A? It's because of the risk of coming into contact with human faeces.

Our friends in the Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ) are hosting the Plumbing and Gas Conference 2026, from Wednesday 20 May to Friday 22 May. Registrations are now open.

On World Plumbing Day, connect with plumbing professionals across over 70 countries. Wear blue and post a team photo on your socials with the hashtag #WorldPlumbingDay.

Are you an apprentice plumber, or do you know one who deserves $3000 to help them kickstart their career?

Building and Energy has developed a new fact sheet providing industry guidance on the requirements for installing gas appliances in WA.

There are still tickets available for our footy-themed Awards for Excellence luncheon on Friday 13 March, but please book now to avoid disappointment.

Workers compensation insurance protects your business when a worker is injured. But what happens when you use contractors?

Vehicle stickers are a highly effective way to advertise your Association membership, and they're free. Here's how to get them.

If you're a member of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA, why not advertise it with an email signature banner you can download from our website?

Please be advised that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19 March.

The WA Government is inviting females in eligible trades apprenticeships (including plumbing) to apply for grants of $5000.

Join us on Friday 13 March 2026 when the plumbing industry comes together for the presentation of the 2025 Awards for Excellence.

Yes, we have been in business since 1901, the same year Australia become a nation, and we're still going strong. That's worth celebrating.

Attention all our members who are employers: be prepared for a cash flow shock when Payday Super starts on 1 July this year.

When Radio 6PR's Chrissy Morrissy wanted to interview an expert about plumbing and lead-contaminated drinking water, she tracked down our CEO, Murray Thomas.

As 2025 comes to an end, the President, Executive Committee, CEO and staff of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA extend our sincere thanks to all the Associate Members, sponsors and other industry stakeholders who have stood by us throughout the year.

Annual renewals for many members will be due in January, so please take a few minutes to log into the members area and check your details are up to date. It's also the perfect time to revisit some of the great reasons to belong to The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

This a final reminder that entries in the 2025 Awards for Excellence close Wednesday 31 December 2025. As a finalist or winner in any of the 11 Award categories for members, you'll have proof your business is one of the industry's finest.

There are two ways to find out if your business liability insurance will protect you when you need it.

Our office will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

Attention members! Submit your Awards for Excellence entry by Wednesday 31 December or miss your opportunity for recognition.

Due to an increase in detections of minor gas leaks, Building and Energy have issued new testing guidance for gasfitters.

After coming on board in July this year, our new MPA Insurance team have been working hard to contact members and review policies.

The Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award workshop on Wednesday 19 November was an education in the complex task of ensuring employees are paid correctly.

That's a wrap! Our final Plumbing Industry Trade Day for 2025 was at the Bunbury South Regional TAFE campus on Wednesday 5 November.

We're excited about the annual Awards for Excellence and everything they mean for our industry - and so is Jeremy McGovern.

In a media release advising consumers about findng reliable tradespeople, WA's Commissioner for Consumer Protection has recommended checking if plumbers are Master Plumbers members.

Our annual President's Cup Golf Day on Friday 24 October lived up to expectations as one of our industry's favourite events.

Our second-last Plumbing Industry Trade Day for this year took place on Wednesday 15 October at South Regional TAFE's Albany campus.

October 20 to October 26 is National Water Week and this year's theme is 'Bring Water Into Focus', which is a call to action for all Australians to appreciate the essential role of water in our communities, our environment and our future.

In another boost to the wide range of benefits on display in our website's 'Discounts and Offers' area, three more businesses have recently come on board to provide members with cost-saving discounts.

We are running another workshop on the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 on Wednesday 19 November. This follows the booked-out workshop in July and the webinar for regional members on Thursday 9 October.

It's now only a matter of weeks before the closing date for entries in the 2025 Awards for Excellence. So, choose the categories you want to enter, read the rules and start working on a submission that shows how your business excels.

MPA Insurance offers outstanding advantages and is the most important service available to members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

GetCareers, formerly called The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company, offers our members discounted rates for apprentice employment services.

Representatives from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation will take part in a Q&A session at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the South Regional TAFE Bunbury campus.

Due to the high level of interest in our employment relations workshop in July, we are holding a webinar session on Thursday 9 October for regional members and their staff.

Plumbers and gasfitters who are asked to connect LP gas cylinders can help keep consumers safe by making them aware of the different valve types and new rules for warning labels.

Our President's Cup Golf Day on Friday 24 October is sold out, so we cannot take any more bookings.

In addition to organising events and providing various forms of support to our members, one of this Association's important roles is to engage with the WA Sate Government.

After Perth's wettest winter in 30 years, its dams aren't anywhere near full - and Water Corporation wants consumers to know why.

Our annual Awards for Excellence competition is now open for entries. It's a celebration of the best in the industry, so have you got what it takes to impress the judging panel?

Representatives from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation will be in the Q&A session at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the South Regional TAFE Albany campus on Wednesday 15 October.

Bookings are now open for this year's President's Cup Golf Day on Friday 24 October at Wembley Golf Course. Join us for a great industry day with lots of prizes up for grabs. Be quick, because tickets sell fast.

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshops, we are holding a webinar session on the morning of Wednesday 15 October for regional members and their staff.

Help your Water Corporation customers in Perth and Peel save water and money by telling them about these waterwise offers.

This new Member Guide (the third in past three weeks) explains what's involved in obtaining a 'Class G gasfitting permit'.

The Construction Training Fund (CTF) has announced an increase to the Employer Grant. If you employ a construction apprentice, you could be eligible for more support.

Workers compensation insurance is compulsory and costly, which is why MPA Insurance wants to understand how to create better choices for our members.

We're running another AI workshop for those members who couldn't get a place on Thursday 4 September. In good news for regional members, there will be a webinar exclusively for them later in the month.

When compliance with Australian Standards is a legal requirement, why should plumbers - or anyone for that matter - be forced to pay for them?

Heavy rain and cold wintery weather couldn't keep people away from our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metropolitan TAFE.

The 2025 President's Cup Golf Day will be at Wembley Golf Course on Friday 24 October. It's time to start organising your team!

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshop in June, we're offering another on Thursday 4 September.

Our MPA Insurance service provides members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA with the right insurance solutions at competitive prices.

We welcome the WA Government's announcement that it is taking action to modernise and improve plumbing regulation.

We have added another Member Guide to the resources in the members-only area of our website.

This free event, starting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20 August at North Metro TAFE, will feature a panel of speakers from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation.

Members who attended our employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July gained valuable insights into the operation of awards and employment contracts.

Our next Plumbing Industry Trade Day will start at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20 August at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga. Everyone is invited and tickets are free.

Re-live the occasion (or see what you missed!) with the highlights video of our Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Rockingham.

The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company might be a name you know well, but did you know this Associate Member offers preferred rates to our members and has recently rebranded to GetCareers?

Building and Energy's Industry Bulletin 171 is the regulator's formal notification that from 1 May 2026, it will be mandatory in WA to use lead free copper alloy products and material in contact with drinking water.

Effective from 1 July 2025, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is now the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).

If you're a WA plumber looking for a business travel opportunity, this industry conference could be it.

Building and Energy is reviewing the regulations for fire systems installers in WA and is inviting comments via an online survey.

You may have heard of Therm-Oz products, but do you know when to recommend them to customers?

Members and their staff mingled with industry partners at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day on Wednesday 18 June.

Congratulations to plumbing apprentice McKenzie Wilson at Maxey Plumbing for winning one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

WA's energy safety regulator has issued its annual winter safety warning about gas heaters and why consumers should contact licensed gas fitters.

On Tuesday 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

Members with staff employed under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 should attend our free employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July.

We encourage all our members with customers whose homes have Pro-fit Typlex 1050 pipes installed between 2017 and 2022 to make them aware they can register for a free leak detector unit.

Members who attended our free workshop on Wednesday 4 June acquired realistic and practical advice about using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business efficiency.

If you want to reduce your taxable income, a donation to Reflections will help protect WA tradies - and Dale Alcock will match it dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA wishes to express appreciation to Saj Abdoolakhan for his dedication and service to our industry during his years at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS).

Spread the word to your apprentices. The Construction Training Fund (CTF) has announced an improved Apprentice Tool Allowance that offers up to $2000 to eligible apprentices.

Our second Plumbing Industry Trade Day for this year will be an afternoon event on Wednesday 18 June at South Metropolitan TAFE in Rockingham. Everyone is invited and tickets are free.

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is holding a free members-only workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) tips for plumbers.

Through our membership of the peak industry body Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ), we are asking the re-elected ALP to act on national policy commitments that will ensure a stronger, more sustainable plumbing industry.

WA state variations to the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) relating to the installation of eaves, gutters and downpipes came into effect on Thursday 1 May.

Our videos are information resources and reminders of memorable events. See our growing collection now.

With a BBQ breakfast, informative guest speakers and much more, our Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Geraldton on Tuesday 29 April showed why these events are becoming increasingly popular.

Attention all plumbers in WA: are any of your customers expressing concerns about the safety of water supplied by Water Corporation?

If you were a winner or a finalist in the 2024 Awards for Excellence, you can now download your marketing assets from your unique portal in the members-only area of our website.

Our free vehicle stickers are a highly effective way to advertise your Association membership. Here's how to get them.

We've updated our free Pricing and Estimating Guide, the indispensable resource for plumbing contractors.

Perth City Prestige are the latest addition to our long list of members-only benefits, with an attractive offer on three models of Peugeot vans.

Our free Plumbing Industry Trade Days are back for another year! The first in our 2025 series will be a breakfast session on Tuesday 29 April at Central Regional TAFE in Geraldton.

We wish to advise our members with skilled workforce vacancies that the Construction Migration Office will hold another Construction Employment Connect Expo on Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Photos of WA's biggest ever 'fatberg' — a disgusting 30-tonne mountain of non-flushable material — show what happens when the wrong products go down the toilet.

A video that takes less than 10 minutes to watch could help you save thousands of dollars and protect your business against a technology disaster.

Two important 'extra' awards were announced at our Awards for Excellence luncheon: a Life Membership and an induction into our Hall of Fame.

Water Corporation have followed up their sponsorship of our Excellence in Leak Detection award with a media release that recognises the winning company and stresses the importance of acting quickly to stop water loss.

We have created an email signature banner that members may download from our website.

A great selection of photos from our AFL-themed Awards for Excellence luncheon on Friday 7 March is now up on our website.

Water Corporation have expanded their $400 rebate offer to include the metro region, giving all residential customers access to the rebate when they replace a single-flush toilet with a dual-flush toilet rated WELS 4-star or higher.

Frasers Suites Perth will give a 15 per cent discount on accommodation to members who want to stay the night after our Awards for Excellence luncheon on Friday 7 March.

Apprentice plumbers and gasfitters have until Sunday 27 April to apply for one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

In less than 15 months from now, it will be illegal to install copper alloy plumbing products with a lead content above 0.25 per cent, so you should be running down your inventory of old products.

We wish to advise members that the 2025 Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 26 March.

We have updated our website's Executive Committee Overview page with the names and photos of the 2025 Executive Committee.

Members are eligible for an exclusive 10 per cent discount and free initial consultation from our newest Associate Member, Downtime Assassin.

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

The annual WELS product nomination period has opened and will close on Friday 14 March.

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA welcomes the release of the final report for the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System.

We want to remind all our members about what they risk if they install flexible hose assemblies that are not certified to the latest Australian Standards AS 3718:2021 and AS 3499:2022.

Keep Friday 7 March 2025 free for you and your guests to attend our AFL-themed 2024 Awards for Excellence presentation luncheon.

If one of your work vehicles goes out of action for any reason, the people to contact about hiring a replacement vehicle are the friendly team at New Rental in Welshpool.

Is a shortage of talented staff holding back your business? Many roles can be filled by outsourcing through Flat Planet, who are now offering members a 10 per cent discount off their monthly management fee.

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

For a limited time, Water Corporation is offering $400 rebates to regional WA customers who replace single-flush toilets with dual-flush toilets rated WELS 4-star or higher.

Two information-packed videos that many members have requested are now available on our website.

We want to shout from the rooftops about this new initiative from Building and Energy and we hope you will too.

The latest addition to the long list of discounts available to our members is 5% off Equip-Safe's Orange Card nationally accredited Elevated Work Platform (EWP) training.

Time is rapidly running out for 2024 Awards for Excellence entries. The closing date for your chance at industry-wide recognition is 31 December.

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

On behalf of the President, CEO and Executive Committee we wish all our valued members, Associate Members and friends in the industry a very safe and happy festive season. Our office will close on Thursday 19 December and reopen on Monday 6 January.

Congratulations to our members who got involved in Steeltoes & Stilettos on Friday 22 November and had fun supporting the serious fight against asbestos and mesothelioma.

Our final Industry Trade Day for 2024, held at South Regional TAFE in Albany on 14 November, delivered on expectations in every way.

We're now counting days, not weeks, until the closing date for entries in the 2024 Awards for Excellence. Choose which categories you want to enter, read the rules and show us how your business excels!

In the light of recent reports on Facebook and A Current Affair about the appalling practices of plumbing businesses, we want to remind all members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA about our Code of Conduct and why it is so important.

The WA Government has passed laws and finalised an Industry Response agreement to help homeowners affected by leaking Pro-fit (Typlex 1050) polybutylene pipes. As part of the Industry Response, all eligible homes are being offered free supply and installation of leak detector units.

Water Corporation is offering $400 rebates to regional WA customers who replace single-flush toilets with dual-flush toilets rated WELS 4-star or higher.

The Toyota pricing offer for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is better than ever because it now includes another HiLux model and the fully electric bZ4X.

If you think you can ignore the risk of your business being hit by cybercrime, you are mistaken. This growth area of criminal activity is bringing huge financial losses and reputational damage to small and medium-sized business across Australia.

Returning again on Friday 22 November 2024, Steeltoes & Stilettos is an annual fundraising event all tradies should support. It's a construction industry night that combines entertainment with a serious message about the ongoing risks of asbestos.

Industry partners and members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA enjoyed another hugely successful President's Cup Golf Day on Friday 25 October.

Everyone involved in the plumbing industry in the Albany area is invited to our final FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day for 2024. In addition to opportunities to keep in touch with industry developments, there will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher.

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA who attended our recent workshop on security of payment and contracts acquired valuable real-world knowledge that will give them an advantage.

It's now only a matter of weeks until the closing date for entries in the 2024 Awards for Excellence. Choose which categories you want to enter, read the rules and get cracking.

The answer to that question might be more than you think. If you own a plumbing and gasfitting business, you need financial protection against many different risks - including some you may never have considered.

Our Associate Member, Prompt Glass, has a cost-saving offer for all members - and an even better offer if you're insured through MPA Insurance.

If you or someone you know wants to find TAFE plumbing and gas courses in WA, the best place to start is the 'Careers' page on our website.

Waterwise Plumber endorsement is a valuable benefit for plumbers that includes promotion as a waterwise specialist on the Water Corporation website. The endorsement needs renewing every two years, so here's a reminder about what to do.

There will be something for all plumbers and their staff at our 'double feature' event in Bunbury on Tuesday 15 October 2024. It will kick off at 2:00 pm with a free employment relations workshop for Association members and continue at 4:00 pm with an Industry Trade Day that free for everybody.

We are putting out a call for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA to send photos of themselves and their teams in action.

Returning again on Friday 22 November 2024, Steeltoes & Stilettos is an annual fundraising event all tradies should support. It's a construction industry night that combines entertainment with a serious message about the ongoing risks of asbestos.

Our annual Awards for Excellence competition is on again, with an important difference compared to previous years.

This year's President's Cup Golf Day will be on Friday 25 October at Wembley Golf Course. Join us for a great industry day with lots of prizes up for grabs. Be quick, because tickets are nearly sold out!

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA who want to learn how to benefit from security of payment law are invited to attend a free workshop on Thursday October 10 2024.

Our 2024 President's Cup Golf Day will be at Wembley Golf Course on Friday 25 October. It's time to start organising your team!

Our 2024 Awards for Excellence will be open for entries soon! There will be 11 Award categories for Association members plus the Apprentice of the Year Award that's open to all plumbing apprentices in WA.

There was so much interest in our free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop that we are running it again on Tuesday 15 October 2024. This time it will be in Bunbury, prior to the free Plumbing Industry Trade Day.

There will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our next FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day, which will be at South Regional TAFE in Bunbury on Tuesday 15 October. The winner can use the voucher to buy Rusty surf, sports or tradewear.

If you're a plumber with any kind of hidden talent - singing, painting, rapping or anything else - you have until Sunday 22 September 2024 to enter Rheem's Hidden Talents competition for a chance to win a share of $10,000 prize money.

The number of people who wanted to attend our employee relations workshop on Thursday 1 August shows that our members welcomed the opportunity to get advice about employment laws. We will be adding a video of the workshop to our members-only resources.

The deregistration of home builder Nicheliving, which by all reports is in deep financial stress and being chased by trade creditors as well as clients, perfectly illustrates why contractors must get firmly in control of managing their bad debt risk. We want to remind members about resources and services that are available to assist them.

Here's a reminder about our huge website upgrade and the new way for members to manage their free 'Find a Master Plumber' directory listing, both of which we announced in June.

There will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga on Wednesday 7 August. But that's not all, because there are plenty of other good reasons to be there.

If you are 18 or more years old and have any type of job in the building and construction industry, you can be part of an important project that's the first of it's kind in Australia.

Water Corporation has been using smart water meters for years in some regional areas and is now running a pilot program in Perth. Here's a quick look at what's happening, and where plumbers and customers can find everything Water Corporation says about this new way of measuring water usage.

Debt recovery is a major source of pain across the building and construction industry and plumbing contractors are being hurt as badly as everyone else. As a service to our members, we have partnered with an experienced consultancy that specialises in helping small to medium sized businesses collect what's owed to them.

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA are invited to attend a free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop on Thursday 1 August 2024.

The introduction of the new limit on lead content is an important story for plumbers. Products without the new Lead Free Watermark trademark will be illegal, but there is still time to use them.

Under certain circumstances, Water Corporation will allow exemptions from normal watering restrictions. Here's some useful information that plumbers who work on reticulation systems can share with their customers.

The plumbing industry is a global network that's represented and promoted by the World Plumbing Council (WPC). To give you an idea of what's happening around the world, here is the latest international plumbing events calendar from the WPC.

Our new automated subscription system for membership fees started on 1 December. It's a faster, easier and more secure way to renew your membership.

On behalf of the President, CEO and Executive Committee we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our office will close on Wednesday 20 December and reopen on Monday 8 January.

As supporters of Waterwise plumbing, we were excited to hear that 1000 WA public housing properties have been made more water efficient through a Government partnership that is helping to save water and reduce tenants' bills.

The Brighton Estate located in Butler in Perth’s north uses a non-drinking water source for lawns and gardens. Known as the third pipe scheme, residents’ garden irrigation systems use bore water. Water Corporation supplies the bore water via purple pipes to 650 homes.

We have issued a media release to publicise the important role of WA's Waterwise Plumbers.

Water efficiency is vital, so we proudly announce the latest development in the Waterwise Plumber Program.

The settings include a new close contact definition, new testing and isolation protocols and mandatory reporting of positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results.

This plan has not yet come into effect in WA.

Exposure drafts of the supporting regulations are now available.