In a recent case, The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that employers cannot force employees to work on public holidays without their consent, even if it is in their contracts.

An employer has been fined more than $90,000 in back payments and penalties due to unreasonable work hours.

When a heat pump water heater is removed or replaced, what is the proper way to dispose of the old units, which may contain refrigerant gases?

Following a recent surge of reported cases, MPAQ wants to ensure members are on the lookout for possible scams targeting business. One of the most common scams we have seen recently is what’s known as the “third-party scam.”

Employers will need to implement new changes that will affect how they handle annual leaves during temporary shutdown periods such as Christmas and New Year starting May 2023.

The plumbing and gas industry, like many trades, continues to be a male-dominated field until today; but women like Jacinta are proving that they are making a mark.

On the 30th March 2023, the transition period will end and we will reference Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 - Gas Installations.

Three outstanding individuals from the plumbing and gas industry were named 2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassadors by Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) to help promote plumbing and gas fitting as a career and champion a sustainable future of the industry.

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is dedicated to protecting the building and construction industry, one of Queensland’s most important sectors. Know your rights and get protected.