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2025 MPAQ Board Announced at the AGM

On 18 November, MPAQ held its 125th Annual General Meeting event at the MPAQ office.

Updated Paid Parental Leave Obligations – Baby Priya’s Bill

The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 has now passed through Parliament ensuring that employer-funded paid parental leave (PPL) cannot be cancelled if a child is stillborn or dies soon after birth, unless the employer and employee have expressly agreed otherwise.

Women On the Tools: Thriving in Plumbing and Gas

Summer Hodge and Tayla Jolly, both proudly on the tools, talk to the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) to share about their experiences as thriving women in the plumbing and gas industry.

Meet Sonia Jones: Austbrokers Comsure Andrea Vogler Women in Business Awardee 2025

Meet the winner of the Austbrokers Comsure Andrea Vogler Women in Business Award at the recently held 2025 Plumbing & Gas Industry Awards.

$19M Apprentice Wage Support For Small Businesses Open Now

The Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program was launched today, delivering $19 million in wage subsidies to 2,000 construction apprentices.

Lead-Free Transition Update: Industry Collaboration and Next Steps

MPAQ, along with other key stakeholders, has raised concerns with the Department regarding industry readiness for the transition to lead-free products.

Have Your Say: QCAT Act Review Releases First Issues Paper

Papers are now out from the statutory review of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (QCAT Act). Have your say.

Silent Achievers: Building the Future of Plumbing in Bundaberg

The strength of any industry lies not only in its products or projects, but also in the people working tirelessly behind the scenes.

Queensland Urine-Diverting Toilet (UDT) Trial – Launch Details

Amendments to the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019 and Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code to support a urine diverting toilets research trial. This trial is a practical step toward circular economy solutions in the built environment.

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