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Anthony Balik, President, Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania
On behalf of everybody at the Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania, I’m pleased that we will contribute to the latest news, events and information from our booming industry to each issue of Australian Plumbing Magazine. The construction industry, and by extension the plumbing industry, is thriving in Tasmania with a number of major projects underway in Hobart and surrounding areas. Everybody is busy and there is no shortage of work – things don’t look like slowing down any time soon which is fantastic. However, as is the case elsewhere, we continue to deal with a shortage of essential building supplies. Our advice is to procure your supplies early wherever possible and to encourage your clients to sign contracts to avoid delays which can slow your work down. 18 | Australian Plumbing Industry Magazine | Autumn 2022
members around the toolbox, and their own training interests and needs. As we get closer to tax time, we also encourage members to familiarise
One area of focus for the Association this year is to continue to refine our range of member benefits, which already includes a partnership with Toyota to offer discounted vehicles. These offerings for our members give them the best value for money for their memberships.
themselves with the rules around
We also want to ensure all our members are aware of the CPD – continuing professional development – that they and the wider industry have access to.
with construction now underway.
This includes an online toolbox of wide-ranging courses, many of which are free to members. We appreciate receiving feedback from our
instant asset write-offs to ensure they can take advantage of what they are eligible for before June 30th. Finally, we look forward to sharing further details about the new Trades and Water Centre of Excellence, Once it opens, the facility will incorporate the latest contemporary design and equipment and give us greater ability to train apprentices. Anthony Balik President, Master Plumbers Association of Tasmania
