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Security of Payment Compliance Program and resources

07 February 2024

With the final stage of WA's Security of Payment reforms starting on 1 February, the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has launched a compliance program. Industry Bulletin 159 has information about the program and links to resources to help industry work with the new laws.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Security of payment

Rheem offers 20 Apprentice Plumber Grants worth $3k each

05 February 2024

Do you know an apprentice plumber who could use $3000 for training and tools? That's how much 20 apprentices will each receive in the 2024 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program. Applications are open until Sunday 28 April.

Category: Training and education, Funding and grants

Only weeks away - Australian Plumbing and Gas Conference

24 January 2024

The Australian Plumbing and Gas Conference (APGC) will be happening on the Gold Coast from Wednesday 6 March to Friday 8 March 2024.

Category: Industry news

Leadership WA scholarships for Rising Leadership Program

24 January 2024

If you're in a leadership role in WA's building and construction industry, you may want to apply for one of the scholarships Leadership WA is making available for its Rising Leadership Program in 2024.

Category: Training and education, Industry news

CEO Murray Thomas talks up bidets on 6PR

19 January 2024

There is a growing interest in bidets and on Wednesday 17 January our CEO Murray Thomas had an entertaining and informative chat about them on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl.

Category: Association news

Why renewing your membership is easier than ever

19 January 2024

With our online subscription system, which launched in December, renewing your membership of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is fast and easy.

Category: Association news

New mobile app provides low-cost access to Australian Standards

19 January 2024

Great news for plumbers and gasfitters! Standards Australia has launched a low-cost mobile app that puts current plumbing and gasfitting Standards at your fingertips, even when you're offline, on site or in a remote area.

Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical

Plumbing events around the world

11 December 2023

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.

Category: Industry news

In case you missed it - we have a new membership system

08 December 2023

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.

Category: Association news

Season's greetings and office closure dates

08 December 2023

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.

Category: Association news