Property owners are being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct plumbing work this Christmas with a new ‘Get to Know Your Local Master Plumber’ video from Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ).

Multi-award winning couple, Andy and Angela Smith, are Australia’s leading authority on the transformation of trade businesses.

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.

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.

Whether it’s from normal wear and tear, or changes to your circumstances, here are five signs that it’s time to get a new pair of safety specs.

In the wake of North Queensland's flooding disaster, HEALTH AND SAFETY MUST REMAIN A KEY PRIORITY for people as they return to their homes.

Queensland’s electricians and plumbers have given their strong endorsement to the State Government’s plan to expand the Project Bank Accounts initiative to the private construction sector.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) commends the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and the Government on their recent announcement of the revival of the Housing and Public Works Apprenticeship Program.

The plumbing and fire services training qualification is currently under review. Master Plumbers Australia has been working to develop a training package that meets the needs of industry and supports each state and territory.

In the wake of North Queensland's disaster situation caused by torrential rain, floods and storms HEALTH AND SAFETY MUST REMAIN A KEY PRIORITY.

Two of Queensland’s leading Specialist Trade Contractor Associations hosted a forum for subcontractors where they were given the opportunity to hear first-hand from the Building Industry Fairness Implementation and Evaluation Panel in relation to project bank accounts and Chapter 3 changes to the Building Industry Fairness Act.