http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=156Mintox RSS FeedNews FeedTue, 02 Jun 2026 01:33:04 GMTTue, 02 Jun 2026 01:33:04 GMTMintoxPayday Super is coming, meaning your money will fly out the window fasterhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21012026-156/payday-super-is-coming-meaning-your-money-will-fly-out-the-window-faster.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21012026-156/payday-super-is-coming-meaning-your-money-will-fly-out-the-window-faster.aspx

Attention all our members who are employers: be prepared for a cash flow shock when Payday Super starts on 1 July this year.

]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMTMembers learned about navigating the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Awardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21112025-151/members-learned-about-navigating-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21112025-151/members-learned-about-navigating-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspx

The Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award workshop on Wednesday 19 November was an education in the complex task of ensuring employees are paid correctly.

]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMTBack by demand - Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award workshop, Wednesday 19 Novemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15102025-152/back-by-demand-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award-workshop-wednesday-19-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15102025-152/back-by-demand-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award-workshop-wednesday-19-november.aspx

We are running another workshop on the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 on Wednesday 19 November. This follows the booked-out workshop in July and the webinar for regional members on Thursday 9 October.

]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMTEmployment relations webinar for regional members onlyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092025-152/employment-relations-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092025-152/employment-relations-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our employment relations workshop in July, we are holding a webinar session on Thursday 9 October for regional members and their staff.

]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTSpecial AI webinar for regional members onlyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05092025-152/special-ai-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05092025-152/special-ai-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshops, we are holding a webinar session on the morning of Wednesday 15 October for regional members and their staff.

]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - 'Class G gasfitting permit' Member Guidehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03092025-152/new-for-members-class-g-gasfitting-permit-member-guide.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03092025-152/new-for-members-class-g-gasfitting-permit-member-guide.aspx

This new Member Guide (the third in past three weeks) explains what's involved in obtaining a 'Class G gasfitting permit'.

]]>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTImportant for members - watch out for MPA Insurance survey about workers compensationhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/important-for-members-watch-out-for-mpa-insurance-survey-about-workers-compensation.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/important-for-members-watch-out-for-mpa-insurance-survey-about-workers-compensation.aspx

Workers compensation insurance is compulsory and costly, which is why MPA Insurance wants to understand how to create better choices for our members.

]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTAI workshop booked out, so we're organising more!http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/ai-workshop-booked-out-so-we-re-organising-more.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/ai-workshop-booked-out-so-we-re-organising-more.aspx

We're running another AI workshop for those members who couldn't get a place on Thursday 4 September. In good news for regional members, there will be a webinar exclusively for them later in the month.

]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Apprentice Employment Member Guidehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27082025-152/new-for-members-apprentice-employment-member-guide.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27082025-152/new-for-members-apprentice-employment-member-guide.aspxYet another important topic covered in a Member Guide. The collection is growing!]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTAnother free AI workshop to help you future-proof your plumbing businesshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19082025-151/another-free-ai-workshop-to-help-you-future-proof-your-plumbing-business.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19082025-151/another-free-ai-workshop-to-help-you-future-proof-your-plumbing-business.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshop in June, we're offering another on Thursday 4 September.

]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTHave you checked your insurance policies recently?http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15082025-152/have-you-checked-your-insurance-policies-recently.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15082025-152/have-you-checked-your-insurance-policies-recently.aspx

Our MPA Insurance service provides members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA with the right insurance solutions at competitive prices.

]]>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Single-Enterprise Bargaining Member Guidehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13082025-156/new-for-members-single-enterprise-bargaining-member-guide.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13082025-156/new-for-members-single-enterprise-bargaining-member-guide.aspx

We have added another Member Guide to the resources in the members-only area of our website.

]]>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTWell-attended employment relations workshophttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25072025-151/well-attended-employment-relations-workshop.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25072025-151/well-attended-employment-relations-workshop.aspx

Members who attended our employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July gained valuable insights into the operation of awards and employment contracts.

]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMTWages and super going up on 1 July 2025http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16062025-153/wages-and-super-going-up-on-1-july-2025.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16062025-153/wages-and-super-going-up-on-1-july-2025.aspx

On Tuesday 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

]]>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTFree workshop for members - understanding the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Awardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13062025-152/free-workshop-for-members-understanding-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13062025-152/free-workshop-for-members-understanding-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspx

Members with staff employed under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 should attend our free employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July.

]]>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTWhat members learnt at our free AI workshophttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11062025-151/what-members-learnt-at-our-free-ai-workshop.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11062025-151/what-members-learnt-at-our-free-ai-workshop.aspx

Members who attended our free workshop on Wednesday 4 June acquired realistic and practical advice about using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business efficiency.

]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTDiscover how AI can be your new friend http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07052025-154/discover-how-ai-can-be-your-new-friend-and-save-you-two-weeks-a-year.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07052025-154/discover-how-ai-can-be-your-new-friend-and-save-you-two-weeks-a-year.aspx

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is holding a free members-only workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) tips for plumbers.

]]>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:00 GMTThe three most costly information technology mistakes and how to avoid themhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24032025-152/the-three-most-costly-information-technology-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24032025-152/the-three-most-costly-information-technology-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.aspx

A video that takes less than 10 minutes to watch could help you save thousands of dollars and protect your business against a technology disaster.

]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMTDiscounted IT services for membershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10022025-152/discounted-it-services-for-members.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10022025-152/discounted-it-services-for-members.aspx

Members are eligible for an exclusive 10 per cent discount and free initial consultation from our newest Associate Member, Downtime Assassin.

]]>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMTSave dollars on the safety system designed for plumbing businesseshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022025-152/save-dollars-on-the-safety-system-designed-for-plumbing-businesses.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022025-152/save-dollars-on-the-safety-system-designed-for-plumbing-businesses.aspx

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

]]>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMTProtect your staff and business with a safety system designed for plumbershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09012025-152/protect-your-staff-and-business-with-a-safety-system-designed-for-plumbers.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09012025-152/protect-your-staff-and-business-with-a-safety-system-designed-for-plumbers.aspx

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

]]>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMTManage safety compliance with Master Plumbers WHS Management Systemhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/06122024-152/manage-safety-compliance-with-master-plumbers-whs-management-system.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/06122024-152/manage-safety-compliance-with-master-plumbers-whs-management-system.aspx

If you own a plumbing business, having a safe workplace means more than just 'working safely'. You must also be able to prove you are using all the documentation and procedures demanded by our work health and safety (WHS) laws.

]]>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMTWhy you need cyber insurance from MPA Insurancehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08112024-152/why-you-need-cyber-insurance-from-mpa-insurance.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08112024-152/why-you-need-cyber-insurance-from-mpa-insurance.aspx

If you think you can ignore the risk of your business being hit by cybercrime, you are mistaken. This growth area of criminal activity is bringing huge financial losses and reputational damage to small and medium-sized business across Australia.

]]>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMTHow many types of insurance do you need? http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17102024-152/how-many-types-of-insurance-do-you-need.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17102024-152/how-many-types-of-insurance-do-you-need.aspx

The answer to that question might be more than you think. If you own a plumbing and gasfitting business, you need financial protection against many different risks - including some you may never have considered.

]]>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMTIf you have a customer who won't pay, you must read thishttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15072024-152/if-you-have-a-customer-who-won-t-pay-you-must-read-this.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15072024-152/if-you-have-a-customer-who-won-t-pay-you-must-read-this.aspx

Debt recovery is a major source of pain across the building and construction industry and plumbing contractors are being hurt as badly as everyone else. As a service to our members, we have partnered with an experienced consultancy that specialises in helping small to medium sized businesses collect what's owed to them.

]]>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTFree for members - Workshop on managing common employee issueshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-151/free-for-members-workshop-on-managing-common-employee-issues.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-151/free-for-members-workshop-on-managing-common-employee-issues.aspx

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA are invited to attend a free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop on Thursday 1 August 2024.

]]>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTNew hourly wage rates from 1 July 2024 now availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27062024-153/new-hourly-wage-rates-from-1-july-2024-now-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27062024-153/new-hourly-wage-rates-from-1-july-2024-now-available.aspxAnnual increases to award and minimum wages under both the national and WA industrial relations systems apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024. The new hourly rates for both systems are now available.

]]>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMTWages and super going up on 1 July 2024http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05062024-153/wages-and-super-going-up-on-1-july-2024.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05062024-153/wages-and-super-going-up-on-1-july-2024.aspxOn Monday 3 June 2024, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMTNew hourly wage rates from 1 July 2023 now availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30062023-153/new-hourly-wage-rates-from-1-july-2023-now-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30062023-153/new-hourly-wage-rates-from-1-july-2023-now-available.aspxAnnual increases to award and minimum wages under both the national and WA industrial relations systems apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. The new hourly rates for both systems are now available.

]]>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTYou think you are insured, but are you really?http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062023-152/you-think-you-are-insured-but-are-you-really.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062023-152/you-think-you-are-insured-but-are-you-really.aspxToo many plumbers discover too late that they aren’t properly insured, even if they’ve been paying premiums for years. Fortunately for our members, The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA has an insurance solution that delivers the right level of protection at competitive rates.

]]>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTWages going up on 1 July 2023http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09062023-153/wages-going-up-on-1-july-2023.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09062023-153/wages-going-up-on-1-july-2023.aspxOn Friday 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTReminder - the deadline for getting a director ID is 30 Novemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16112022-156/reminder-the-deadline-for-getting-a-director-id-is-30-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16112022-156/reminder-the-deadline-for-getting-a-director-id-is-30-november.aspxIf you're a company director, you must have your director ID by 30 November. Here's what you need to know.

]]>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMTTime is running out to get your director ID by 30 Novemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24102022-156/time-is-running-out-to-get-your-director-id-by-30-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24102022-156/time-is-running-out-to-get-your-director-id-by-30-november.aspxIf you're a company director, this is another reminder to apply for your director ID number. Keep reading to find out how.

]]>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT Learn what Handypay's exclusive offer can do for your businesshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-152/learn-what-handypay-s-exclusive-offer-can-do-for-your-business.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-152/learn-what-handypay-s-exclusive-offer-can-do-for-your-business.aspxIf you haven't already discovered how Handypay can help you increase sales, sign up for an introductory session in October.

]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMTReminder to get your director ID by 30 November http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23092022-159/reminder-to-get-your-director-id-by-30-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23092022-159/reminder-to-get-your-director-id-by-30-november.aspxIf you're a company director and don't have your director ID, time is running out. Here's what you need to know.

]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTWA Plumbing Industry Business Administration Alliance http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23092022-151/wa-plumbing-industry-business-administration-alliance.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23092022-151/wa-plumbing-industry-business-administration-alliance.aspxBecause not everyone in a plumbing business is a plumber, we've extended our activities to include the administrators they depend on.

]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTAttention employers! Public holiday Thursday 22 Septemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12092022-153/attention-employers-public-holiday-thursday-22-september.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12092022-153/attention-employers-public-holiday-thursday-22-september.aspxThe public holiday for our National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II has implications for employers.

]]>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTTake urgent action now to protect your internet identityhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01092022-159/take-urgent-action-now-to-protect-your-internet-identity.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01092022-159/take-urgent-action-now-to-protect-your-internet-identity.aspxIf you have a domain name that ends in .com.au, .net.au, .asn.au or similar, you have until Tuesday 20 September to prevent someone else from registering an identical name that ends in .au.

]]>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - exclusive discounted rate from Handypayhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26082022-152/new-for-members-exclusive-discounted-rate-from-handypay.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26082022-152/new-for-members-exclusive-discounted-rate-from-handypay.aspxMembers of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA can now help customers pay for work they need with an exclusive Reno Now, Pay later solution from Handypay.

]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMTWarning - running a business from home can void your insurancehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27072022-152/warning-running-a-business-from-home-can-void-your-insurance.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27072022-152/warning-running-a-business-from-home-can-void-your-insurance.aspxAny WA plumber who operates their business from home must urgently review their home and contents insurance.

]]>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTWages are up, new wages sheets and information sheets availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01072022-152/wages-are-up-new-wages-sheets-and-information-sheets-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01072022-152/wages-are-up-new-wages-sheets-and-information-sheets-available.aspxMembers can obtain new wages sheets and wage information sheets from the members-only area of our website.

]]>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTWages going up on 1 July 2022http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062022-153/wages-going-up-on-1-july-2022.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062022-153/wages-going-up-on-1-july-2022.aspxThe Fair Work Commission has increased the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

]]>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTPaid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave is cominghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01062022-159/paid-family-and-domestic-violence-fdv-leave-is-coming.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01062022-159/paid-family-and-domestic-violence-fdv-leave-is-coming.aspxPaid FDV leave is coming for full-time and part-time employees.

]]>Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Maintenance Works Checklistshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052022-152/new-for-members-maintenance-works-checklists.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052022-152/new-for-members-maintenance-works-checklists.aspxThere are many ways this new resource can benefit our members' businesses.

]]>Thu, 26 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Vehicles as a workplacehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/new-for-members-vehicles-as-a-workplace.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/new-for-members-vehicles-as-a-workplace.aspxBecause vehicles are part of the workplace, we have created a Member Guide about good practices and safety considerations.

]]>Sun, 08 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTReminder about instant asset write-off for equipment and vehicles http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04052022-156/reminder-about-instant-asset-write-off-for-equipment-and-vehicles.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04052022-156/reminder-about-instant-asset-write-off-for-equipment-and-vehicles.aspxAs the end of financial year approaches, remember that you may be able to claim the full cost of certain types of assets.

]]>Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTRecording minor plumbing workhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02052022-159/recording-minor-plumbing-work.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02052022-159/recording-minor-plumbing-work.aspxThe requirements for recording minor plumbing work might be easier than you think.

]]>Sun, 01 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTCOVID-19 tests and fringe benefits taxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-164/covid-19-tests-and-fringe-benefits-tax.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-164/covid-19-tests-and-fringe-benefits-tax.aspxDepending on how employers calculate the value of COVID-19 tests they buy for (or reimburse to) employees, they may be exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT).

]]>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTGet ready for superannuation changes that start 1 July 2022http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-153/get-ready-for-superannuation-changes-that-start-1-july-2022.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-153/get-ready-for-superannuation-changes-that-start-1-july-2022.aspxEmployers need to ensure payroll systems are updated to pay increased superannuation contributions to all employees including those under 18 years old.

]]>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT Employment contract templates have been updatedhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13042022-156/employment-contract-templates-have-been-updated.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13042022-156/employment-contract-templates-have-been-updated.aspxWe've added some new and updated employment contract templates to our ever-expanding collection of members' resources.

]]>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTGet to know the Payment Times Reporting Schemehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11042022-172/get-to-know-the-payment-times-reporting-scheme.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11042022-172/get-to-know-the-payment-times-reporting-scheme.aspxWe strongly encourage members who provide services to large businesses or government enterprises to become familiar with the Payment Times Reporting Scheme.

]]>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTIf you are a director, you need your IDhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11042022-174/if-you-are-a-director-you-need-your-id.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11042022-174/if-you-are-a-director-you-need-your-id.aspxThe director identification number (director ID) system is an example of how governments around the country are tightening things up.

]]>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTWhen construction industry employers are liable for long service leave http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01042022-153/when-construction-industry-employers-are-liable-for-long-service-leave.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01042022-153/when-construction-industry-employers-are-liable-for-long-service-leave.aspxLicensed plumbing contractors who work in the construction industry may be liable for paying an employee's long service leave, instead of the employee claiming it from the MyLeave Scheme. If this happens, the employer can claim it back.

]]>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTGood news for plumbers in 2022-23 Federal Budgethttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxMembers of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA stand to benefit from the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Work Health and Safety Law Member Guidehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16032022-164/new-for-members-work-health-and-safety-law-member-guide.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16032022-164/new-for-members-work-health-and-safety-law-member-guide.aspxWe have created a Member Guide that outlines the major changes that are about to happen when WA's new Work Health and Safety laws commence.

]]>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Terms and Conditions for 'do and charge' invoiceshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14032022-156/new-for-members-terms-and-conditions-for-do-and-charge-invoices.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14032022-156/new-for-members-terms-and-conditions-for-do-and-charge-invoices.aspxIf you want to make sure you get paid for your 'do and charge' work, your invoices should include properly worded Terms and Conditions.

]]>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Capability Statement Guide and Templatehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08032022-152/new-for-members-capability-statement-guide-and-template.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08032022-152/new-for-members-capability-statement-guide-and-template.aspxWe are pleased to announce another valuable free resource for our members. The Capability Statement Guide and Template is a tool for creating a document that clearly and effectively communicates the unique strengths of a business.

]]>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Cost Calculator Guide available now http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032022-156/new-for-members-cost-calculator-guide-available-now.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032022-156/new-for-members-cost-calculator-guide-available-now.aspxWe are pleased to announce the release of our Cost Calculator Guide. We developed this powerful tool to help our members understand the true costs of running a business and decide how much they should charge.

]]>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTPricing and Estimating Guide 2022 Edition available nowhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18022022-161/pricing-and-estimating-guide-2022-edition-available-now.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18022022-161/pricing-and-estimating-guide-2022-edition-available-now.aspxWe are pleased to announce that we have released the new edition of our Pricing and Estimating Guide. This highly respected publication is a valuable free resource for members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA.

]]>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMTFree legal advice for COVID-19 workplace issueshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11022022-157/free-legal-advice-for-covid-19-workplace-issues.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11022022-157/free-legal-advice-for-covid-19-workplace-issues.aspxSome employers are eligible for up to four hours of free independent legal advice about workplace issues arising from the coronavirus outbreak.

]]>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMTUnpaid pandemic leave reinstated http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012022-153/unpaid-pandemic-leave-reinstated.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012022-153/unpaid-pandemic-leave-reinstated.aspxThe Fair Work Commission has partially extended the Schedule X – Additional Measures During the Covid - 19 Pandemic in the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020.

]]>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT2022 public holidays and RDOshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19012022-153/2022-public-holidays-and-rdos.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19012022-153/2022-public-holidays-and-rdos.aspxA downloadable list of 2022 public holidays and rostered days off is now available for our members.

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