Survey about contractor insolvencies and lack of payment protection 15 February 2023 A national online survey is collecting industry feedback to inform the Federal Government about issues with payments to subcontractors. The survey closes on Friday 3 March 2023 and we urge Association members to take part. Category: Industry news , Security of payment Read More
Rescheduled Plumbing Code of Australia seminar - Bunbury 08 February 2023 If you're in the plumbing industry in the southwest of WA, don't miss this free opportunity to learn what's coming in the 2022 Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA). Category: Training and education, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
2023 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 24 January 2023 The Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2023. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available for apprentice plumbers and gasfitters. Category: Training and education, Funding and grants Read More
Important statewide announcement about apprentice training and employment 23 January 2023 This Association has entered into a ground-breaking agreement with the Apprentice and Traineeship Company (ATC) that will deliver benefits to members and their apprentices. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Training and education Read More
$2m fine for WELS offences by plumbing products companies 23 January 2023 In December 2022, the Federal Court of Australia handed down the judgment in the first civil penalty case under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Security of Payment Act - free information sessions in Perth 16 January 2023 Building and Energy will hold five free information sessions in the Perth CBD about the first stage of new laws aimed at ensuring subcontractors and suppliers receive timely payments. Category: Training and education, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
Master Plumbers WA Christmas message and office closure 14 December 2022 The President, CEO, Executive Committee and staff want to thank all our members, Associate Members and industry partners for your support throughout the past 12 months. Category: Association news Read More
Educational materials for Retention Trust Scheme are available 12 December 2022 Stage 2 of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021, which starts on 1 February 2023, will see the introduction of a Retention Trust Scheme to better protect retention money held under eligible construction contracts. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Security of payment Read More
Brian Rushton honoured with Life Membership 28 November 2022 Our Awards for Excellence event on 26 November was a fitting occasion to award Life Membership to a distinguished retired member. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
Here are the 2022 Awards for Excellence winners! 28 November 2022 Congratulations to all our 2022 Plumbing Industry Awards for Excellence winners, and a huge "Thank you" to the sponsors who made everything possible. Keep reading to learn how we have celebrated and publicised the Awards and discover the names of the winners. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
