http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=166Mintox RSS FeedNews FeedSat, 11 Apr 2026 15:25:45 GMTSat, 11 Apr 2026 15:25:45 GMTMintoxGet wise about protecting yourself from bad debtshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082024-152/get-wise-about-protecting-yourself-from-bad-debts.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082024-152/get-wise-about-protecting-yourself-from-bad-debts.aspx

The deregistration of home builder Nicheliving, which by all reports is in deep financial stress and being chased by trade creditors as well as clients, perfectly illustrates why contractors must get firmly in control of managing their bad debt risk. We want to remind members about resources and services that are available to assist them.

]]>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTSecurity of Payment Compliance Program and resourceshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07022024-159/security-of-payment-compliance-program-and-resources.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07022024-159/security-of-payment-compliance-program-and-resources.aspxWith 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.

]]>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMTSurvey about contractor insolvencies and lack of payment protectionhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15022023-166/survey-about-contractor-insolvencies-and-lack-of-payment-protection.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15022023-166/survey-about-contractor-insolvencies-and-lack-of-payment-protection.aspxA 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.

]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMTEducational materials for Retention Trust Scheme are available http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12122022-159/educational-materials-for-retention-trust-scheme-are-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/12122022-159/educational-materials-for-retention-trust-scheme-are-available.aspxStage 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.

]]>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:00:00 GMTStage 1 of WA's new security of payment laws is here http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03082022-159/stage-1-of-wa-s-new-security-of-payment-laws-is-here.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/03082022-159/stage-1-of-wa-s-new-security-of-payment-laws-is-here.aspxThe laws started on Monday 1 August and apply to construction contracts signed on or after that date. To help you learn about them, here's an update on educational resources and a coming roadshow.

]]>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew security of payment laws start soon, these resources will help youhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072022-152/new-security-of-payment-laws-start-soon-these-resources-will-help-you.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072022-152/new-security-of-payment-laws-start-soon-these-resources-will-help-you.aspxThe new payment laws for construction contracts in WA will come into effect on 1 August 2022.

]]>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTNew for members - Security of Payment Law Member Guidehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14032022-166/new-for-members-security-of-payment-law-member-guide.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14032022-166/new-for-members-security-of-payment-law-member-guide.aspxWe have created a Member Guide that explains what will happen when WA's new Security of Payment laws and regulations are introduced.

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