In the Media

Radio and television interviews

CEO Murray Thomas has been getting airtime on Perth radio and television to talk about important plumbing stories. In one Radio 6PR interview during the lockdown period, Murray explained why there was a risk of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease when people returned to offices that had been empty. Murray also stressed the importance of using licensed plumbing contractors to flush out and clean any water systems. In another 6PR interview at a time when members of the public were looking for alternatives to toilet paper, Murray explained the risks associated with the DIY installation of flexible toilet sprays (douche sprays). Channel 7 later interviewed Murray about the same topic. There was further publicity for licensed plumbing contractors when ABC Radio 720 interviewed Murray about Water Corporation’s Leak Assist $100 rebate program. World Plumbing Day World Plumbing Day is on 11 March every year. This year, we celebrated it with a week-long campaign on leading commercial radio stations in Perth and regional towns throughout Western Australia. The campaign created greater public awareness of the importance of plumbing and qualified plumbers. It included two interviews with President Matt Johnson and CEO Murray Thomas, live reads by radio announcers and paid advertising. There was additional promotion on a radio station in one of Western Australia’s major regional towns.

Report Illegal Plumbing

Our Report Illegal Plumbing (RIP) initiative allows licensed plumbers and members of the public to submit confidential evidence of illegal, unlicensed or unsafe plumbing work. We send this evidence to plumbing inspectors so they can follow it up. The aim of RIP is to help protect the livelihoods of licensed plumbing contractors and make our industry stronger. We encourage you to use the reporting form that is available to

download on our website’s Report Illegal Plumbing page.

Member Advantages

As well as technical support, industrial relations advice and free business tools (including free access to AS3500 and AG5601) you can get discounts and great service from:

Allwest Plant Hire discounted plant and equipment hire

American Express payment solutions (send an email to office@mpawa.asn.au and ask us to arrange for an American Express representative to contact you)

Aussie Gold discounted work uniforms including embroidery and printing

Cbus expert service from the national super fund for the building and construction industry

EBM Insurance TradesPlus Cover for plumbers and gasfitters Europcar discounted vehicle rental

HBF discounted private health cover

Minutolo Drafting Services specialists in construction work including plumbing services Neto Graphics discounted vehicle graphics and signage

Officeworks business pricing and business accounts

Optus Business Centre, Perth special deals on plans

Pragma Legal free 15-minute consultation and cost-effective practical advice Rottnest Express discounted fares SafeX discounted safety management software St John discounted first aid courses and kits

Thrifty discounted vehicle rental

Toyota Gold Fleet Discount