Jacinta Marshall appointed a 2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassador

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.
Key changes coming to the Australian Standard for Gas Installations

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

2023 Queensland Plumbing Ambassadors Set to Inspire Plumbers of Tomorrow

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.
QBCC: A good build helps build Queensland

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.
The Hon Mick de Brenni MP visits MPAQ Members at Maryborough

Queensland’s Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni dropped in to visit Maryborough on Monday, 6 February 2023, to discuss the issues facing plumbers and businesses, and other local concerns within the region
MPAQ HR Support

Emma Ross to move into the Senior HR Advisor position with MPAQ following the retirement of Kym Campbell.

An Eye Towards the Sunshine State With Level Group

You’d be forgiven for thinking the Level Group has been shaping the national Plumbing and Electrical Industry for some time, but the Group only recently celebrated its first anniversary. Since it was founded, an impressive number of milestones have been reached.
Family and Domestic Violence Policy and Leave Entitlement

As we commence 2023, we start the year with several amendments to the employment landscape. One such amendment is the entitlement to paid family and domestic violence leave for all employees (including full-time, part-time and casual employees).  
Fuel Cell Gas Device Approval Authorities

Fuel cells are Type B Gas Devices in Queensland. Section 731AA of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (the Act) requires all gas devices be approved before installation or use. Until recently, the specified scope of existing authorities did not include fuel cell gas systems.