Industry events

Reminder! Awards for Excellence entries close Friday 6 October

27 September 2023

The deadline for entering the 2023 Awards for Excellence is rapidly approaching. We must receive your entry no later than Friday 6 October.

Category: Association news, Industry news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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