Employment Law – What’s Here To Stay And What’s Coming Next

Following the outcome of the recent federal election, the labour government is expected to remain in power for at least the next three years.

Caught Between A Supplier Of A Defective Product And A Customer Or Builder

When you install a piece of equipment from a supplier, and that equipment is found defective, what are your rights and responsibilities as the contractor?

Plumbing and Gas Priorities Following Federal Election Results

MPAQ extends its congratulations to the Australian Labor Party (ALP) on winning the Federal Election on Saturday. We look forward to continued engagement with the ALP Government to help strengthen and support Queensland’s plumbing sector within the broader national framework.

Medical Certificates: What Employers Need to Know

It is important employers understand the requirements for requesting medical certificates and what to look out for.

Proposed Payday Super Reforms

The Federal Government’s proposed reforms to superannuation guarantee contributions are set to significantly alter the current superannuation administration landscape.

Plans To Strengthen And Support Small Businesses

The Small and Family Business First Action Statement sets out the Queensland Government’s immediate priorities and the steps they are taking to put small and family businesses at the forefront.

Developer fined $150,000 in first prosecution related to Project Trust Accounts

A developer in the Australian property sector has been fined $150,000 plus costs for offences relating to Project Trust Accounts (PTAs), in the first prosecution of its type in Queensland.

Getting Paid: 8 Ways to Ensure a Strong Cashflow

Do you find it difficult to secure payments from customers or businesses? Do you want to improve your cash flow?

MPAQ Calls For Stronger Government Support Amidst Anticipated Construction Workers Shortage

Queensland's plumbing sector is urgently calling on the Government to step in following a new report highlighting critical workforce shortages in the state's construction industry in the lead up to the Olympics.