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QBCC have released a Public Warning about a potential health issue related to a plumbing-electrical contractor.

With several days of severe storms predicted in South East Queensland by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) is urging everyone to ensure that plumbing is a key priority in storm preparation.

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When you hear the word innovation, what comes to mind? For many people, they think of large technology companies, manufacturing changes, industry leaders and global trend setters. Although the innovations that you see in the industries mentioned definitely make an impact on a global scale, the reality is that you too can innovate in your business every single day.

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered his third Commonwealth Budget in Canberra last night, the last before the next federal election, which must be held by May 2019. Mr Morrison said the Budget is focused on further strengthening the economy to “guarantee the essentials Australians rely on” and “responsibly repair the budget”.

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When you think about what a plumber does, do you think beyond the stereotypical butt crack and toilet jokes? Do you think about how important your local friendly plumber is to your standard of life? Do you think about the number of times a plumber has done something that helps protect the health and safety of you and your family?

Lachlan Brown from Nardia Plumbing Pty Ltd has taken out the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) School Based Apprentice of the Year at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

The Master Plumber magazine is a specialist publication servicing the needs of its members and the plumbing industry. View previous 2017 editions.

Peter McLennan, the president of the Backflow Prevention Association Australia (BPAA) was awarded the WFI Industry Leadership Award at the 2018 Plumbing and Gas Industry on Friday 20 July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.