Keeping your books up-to-date has become even more important now for tradies and anyone working in the construction industry, who is required by law to hold a QBCC licence to operate their business.

Important information on the Plumbing and Drainage Trade Contractors Licence, including the scope of work involved, the qualifications required and the licence grades.

Information and advice about Licence Endorsements. An endorsement entitles you to perform specific types of work not covered under your existing licence.

These events include informative sessions on topics that reflect current industry demands, workshops and demonstrations and an open forum for discussion with industry representatives.

Find out more about the Queensland Gas Work Licence and Gas Work Authorisations.

The Department of Housing and Public Works is currently reviewing the proposed improvements to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) for licensing in the building and construction industry.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) Executive Director, Penny Cornah, has applauded the Queensland Parliament for passing once in a generation fairness laws on Thursday 26 October.

Today the media has reported that one person has been rushed to a Brisbane Hospital with horrific burns after a hot water system exploded at a house on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

The purported notion that a tradesperson who protects the health and wellbeing of the community is overcharging the public is preposterous. This is the scaremongering drivel reported by Nine News on Monday 12 March.

The partially introduced Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) Regulation which commenced on 1 January 2019 has now been fully introduced from 2 April 2019.

There is confusion in the industry in relation to ongoing issue relating to the requirements to hold occupational and contractor licences for the performance of plumbing and drainage work. What is the difference?

Held over two days, the plumbing, fire, gas, mechanical and hydraulic trades and professions have joined together to bring you the 2020 Trades Industry Conference.