This year, MPAQ is proud to announce that two of our long term members have been given the Meritorious Service Award. This award is reserved for people who have been outstanding in their contributions to the plumbing industry.

The new Fair Work Amendment Act 2022 received royal assent on the 5 December 2022. This Act may have significant effects. There are a number of changes that you as a business owner need to be aware of.

Cyber Security is an ever present threat. In keeping with our focus on Cyber Security and ensuring current industry recommendations, we have conducted a list of advisories in order of priority for all businesses of all sizes.

Members of Queensland’s Ministerial Energy Council met on 5 December 2022 to discuss key priorities to address cost of living and energy for households and businesses, and take real action on climate change.

As you head into the festive season, consider how you will be handling your marketing and client inquiries. You may be working through or may be taking a break. It's important to keep your customers engaged and informed.

MPAQ has a FREE member service which provides a HR consultation up to 2 hours per member with one of our dedicated HR team members. The consultation can either be in person or online.

Christmas/New Year time is fast approaching and here in Queensland we have three and a half (3 1/2) Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period. Read more to find out what you need to know.

New electrical safety requirements for submersible pumps came into force from December 2021. It is now mandatory for submersible pumps to have a Certificate of Conformity before they can be sold.

Queensland’s future workforce will be primed to help transform the state into a global hydrogen superpower, with the opening of Australia’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, complete with $20 million vocational training centre.