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We have issued a media release that warns of the dangers of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak after COVID-19, due to the stagnation of water in office and other commercial premises that have been empty or only partially used.

An Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) advisory called Ensuring the safety of your building water system post COVID-19  explains the procedures required to mitigate the risks of microorganisms such as Legionella bacteria in drinking water and other plumbing systems in buildings unoccupied during the COVID-19 lockdown.

CEO Murray Thomas has called for political leaders and the media to take note of the joint media release by 12 WA building and construction industry associations and unions.

We have joined 11 other associations and trade unions from the WA building and construction industry in the publication of a joint media release and industry-wide COVID-19 guidelines.

In the wake of the toilet paper shortage due to COVID-19, the Victorian Building Authority has issued a strong warning about the risks of the do-it-yourself installation of cleaning devices and products like bidets, douche sprays and handheld hoses.

We have issued a media release in support of a Western Australian Government warning about the dangers of do-it-yourself installation of spray hoses for toilets.

Being faced with redundancy payment obligations can have a significant cashflow impact for companies within WA’s building and construction industry and this can often occur during a financially challenging time.  

The Fair Work Commission has announced the national minimum wage to increase by 3 per cent with effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019.

The Master Plumbers & Gasfitters Association of WA will soon launch a labour hire service to provide qualified tradespeople to the plumbing industry.