The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, also known as the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act, has been passed and brings about changes to the Fair Work Act, in defining the terms "employee" and "employer."

The Queensland Government, acting through the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW), QBuild, is seeking to establish a Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) for Plumbing Trade Contractor Services across metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Queensland.

Phase three of the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme was launched on 19 April 2024, which marks an expansion of the Scheme to more areas across Queensland. The expansion aims to continue raising awareness, educating, and inspiring action on how organisations can reduce waste going to landfill by recycling PVC off-cuts.

If a client rings again after you've repaired a water leak in their home, is it plumber or insurance jurisdiction?

Government grants $150,000 to MPAQ to expand the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme

As a QBCC licensed contractor it is compulsory for you to participate in the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, which is a not-for-profit insurance scheme funded through premium payments and administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works has released an updated guideline for certifiers that clarifies Forms 12 and 43 are not a requirement for plumbing and drainage works.

Fair Work Legislation Amendment Closing Loopholes No. 2 (‘the Bill’) introduces several fundamental changes in the workplace relations landscape that impact employers in Australia. One particular change that employers should be alert to is the definition of a ‘casual employee,’ which will take effect on 26 August 2024.

Queensland will observe four public holidays during the Easter long weekend.