Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ) is the peak industry body representing plumbing contractors throughout Queensland, from sole operators to medium sized plumbing businesses and large contracting firms.
Check out this summary of the services, products, and support an MPAQ membership offers to support your business.
MPAQ holds various events throughout the year to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to develop professionally, make valuable connections with other industry individuals, advance themselves and their businesses and have the opportunity to have a voice with industry stakeholders.
MPAQ is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering accredited and non-accredited courses, assisting plumbers and gasfitters with their ongoing professional development.
Whether you're thinking about starting an apprenticeship, looking for a new job, or promoting a vacancy in your business, the MPAQ Careers Hub is where you need to be.
As the peak body representing Queensland’s plumbing industry, MPAQ plays an important role in positively supporting, enhancing, and protecting the industry.
Read the lastest news and articles from MPAQ, including industry updates, technical advice, and business guidance!
MPAQ recently hosted an online session, inviting corporate supporters to provide feedback on the shift to lead-free plumbing products.
Following the floods and impact of Ex-TC Alfred on South East Queensland and Hervey Bay, MPAQ is urging residents to not become complacent and place plumbing checks at the top of the priority list along with electrical work.
In response to member feedback, MPAQ is now delivering gas courses online to offer flexibility to students.
Answering your leave questions surrounding businesses and employees unable to work.
MPAQ will endeavour to continue providing support to members during this time. However, as our offices are located in Brisbane, we may also experience disruptions in our operations.
With workplace disruptions certain in the next days because of Cyclone Alfred, employers need to understand their rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, while also considering provisions in Industrial Instruments such as Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
Tranche 1 of the new Queensland Building Reg Reno paused the further rollout of trust accounts to private projects below $10 million. This will help smaller contractors focus on building and gives more time to educate builders and subcontractors on existing payment protections, ensuring they know their rights and options.
From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayments of wages or entitlements (deemed ‘wage theft’) can now be a criminal offence. In addition, civil penalties have increased for underpayments of wages for non-small business employers (15 or more employees).
All flexible hose assemblies were required to meet the updated standards AS 3718:2021 and AS 3499:2022 by 31 December 2024.
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