Plumbers Licensing Board prosecution protects the reputation of licensed plumbing contractors 23 October 2026 In welcome news for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA, the Plumbers Licensing Board has successfully prosecuted a Perth man for submitting false information when applying for a plumbing contractor's licence. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Builders pay $3m into trust accounts after being caught in compliance check 21 October 2026 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA applauds action our industry regulator is taking to ensure builders and head contractors comply with WA's deemed retention trust scheme. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Security of payment Read More
Have your say on the burden of business reporting - submissions close 30 September 16 September 2026 Concerned about the impact of bureacratic red tape on our industry? The Productivity Commission is investigating how to improve the efficiency of non-financial business reporting requirements. The deadline for detailed submissions or brief comments is 30 September 2026. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Register for PCA 2025 online information session, Wednesday 26 August 03 August 2026 The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will hold a free information session to explain the key changes to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) 2025. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
We welcome Plumbers Licensing Board action against illegal plumbing work 01 July 2026 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA commends the Plumbers Licensing Board for prosecuting a Kalgoorlie man who performed unlicensed plumbing work. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Do you use earthmoving equipment? 10 June 2026 Do you use earthmoving equipment to lift and carry loads such as tanks, soakwells or pits? If you do, you need a licence. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Reminder about PCA 2025 and updated Australian Standards 22 May 2026 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 Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
Federal Budget has good news for plumbers - free Standards and small business tax relief 13 May 2026 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. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Building and Energy confirms extended transition to lead free plumbing products in WA 20 March 2026 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. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
