Master Plumber Magazine - Spring 2022

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Editor’s Note

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Master Plumber Magazine!

As we enter the final few months of 2022, I can’t quite believe how fast this year has gone. While final preparations are taking place for our last events and courses of the year, we’re also turning our focus towards planning for 2023 so we can continue to offer MPAQ members value in our support and business services.

In this edition, MPAQ’s Technical Officer, Stuart McConnell, talks about hydrogen. If there was a buzzword in the industry right now it would be hydrogen! Everyone’s talking about hydrogen, but nobody really knows much about it. Stuart investigates this further on pages 12-13.

The Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards will take place in October. With finalists having been announced, we’re all really excited to celebrate the achievements of our industry with the hundreds of attendees at the ceremony. Don’t forget to check out our events and training calendar on pages 30-31 to see what else we have coming up in the next few months.

October is also Safe Work Month, so in recognition of this, we have a feature on workplace health and safety on pages 22-26. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. No job should be unsafe, and no death or injury is acceptable. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone. I encourage everyone this Safe Work Month to think about steps you can take to improve your own health and safety in the workplace, as well as that of those around you.

Congratulations to all members reaching milestones in this edition, and a warm welcome to our newest members. Happy Reading!

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After nine years of conservative rule in Australia, it came to an end, as Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party defeated Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National coalition in the country’s federal election in May this year.

Albanese is the fourth person to serve as deputy prime minister and prime minister, after John McEwen, Paul Keating, and Julia Gillard. For the first time since 2007, the ALP has won more seats than the Coalition, they formed a minority government after 2010’s line-ball election, and then lost in 2013.

You might ask what impact does the new federal government have on MPAQMPAQ?is

part of Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ). They are the collective voice for the Australian and New Zealand plumbing industry, and together collaborate on a national and international level. Prior to the election, MPANZ wrote to all political parties advising of our key priorities for the plumbing and gas industry. These priorities include:

1. Ensuring that all plumbing products sold, imported into and used in Australia must hold WaterMark certification.

2. Implementing stronger national legislation and defined processes to guarantee security of payment for construction industry contractors and sub-contractors.

3. Introducing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory minimum four-year apprenticeships across the plumbing industry.

4. Bringing plumbing industry employment legislation into line with standard business practices.

5. Ensuring offsite constructed modules in the construction industry, commonly called pods, are certified by a licensed plumber if they involve plumbing works.

Since the election MPANZ has written to several Ministers to congratulate them on their appointment and to request meetings. They include:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

• Minister for Women, Attorney-General Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher MP

• Minister for Small Business The Hon Julie Collins MP

• Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations The Hon Tony Burke MP

• Minister for Skills and Training The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

• Minister for Industry and Science The Hon Ed Husic MP

• Minister for the Environment and Water The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP

MPAQ through its involvement with MPANZ looks forward to collaborating with the federal government for the betterment of the plumbing and gas industry.

To contact me please call 07 3273 0800 or email penny.cornah@mpaq.com.au.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Having worked in the Queensland (QLD) gas fields, I never contemplated the possibility of Australia running out of natural gas. Although it was a few years ago, the leases that were being mined at the time were less than half of the available areas in which this valuable resource could be found. Many of the potential basins were not even surveyed as the abundance of natural gas already discovered would exceed the existing demand for decades.

In recent years, the QLD Government has released several new titles for geological exploration as a safety net to bolster our local natural gas supply and to support our export commitments. The exploration in southwest QLD has confirmed that the reserves of natural gas in our state will outlast all of us, and our children, if used wisely.

Knowing that we have such a plentiful supply of clean energy at our disposal, makes me wonder why the southern states of Australia are so keen to abandon the use of this natural resource, relying on electricity produced predominantly through coal fired power stations. Whether you believe in global warming or not, you cannot deny that electricity produced from coal fired power stations is not green. The statistics say that on average, 82% of the electrical energy produced in Australia is generated by coal fired power stations.

Those of you who know me, will understand my background is firmly entrenched in the QLD gas industry, and yes, my opinion is probably biased. But what I want to point out, is the agenda of the southern states to ban the installation of natural gas by 2025.

Australia has embraced the production and use of hydrogen as a clean renewable energy resource. QLD has a dedicated Minister for Hydrogen (the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP), who has proven to be one of the biggest advocates for the fast tracking and development of hydrogen projects by any state government in Australia. Queensland is clearly the best place to produce hydrogen with our large open areas and sunny weather. Couple this with our hydrogen training centre of excellence at Beenleigh we have all the bases covered.

To explain why the actions of the southern states to ban natural gas by 2025 is a bad idea, I would like you to consider this. Our natural gas infrastructure (mains and services) are already delivering natural gas to the majority of the population. If you ban natural gas, then the network owners will be unable to maintain, develop, and grow their asset. Look into the future when hydrogen is ready to be injected as a blend, or even 100% as a renewable green resource and we suddenly realised that there is no infrastructure available to transport it to our homes and industry. The inclusion of natural gas infrastructure must be brought back into the specifications of all new buildings and developments to ensure the pipework is installed at the construction stage and ready to go when hydrogen becomes abundantly available.

The actions of the Governments in the southern states are short sighted. I plan on meeting with the Minister for Hydrogen to discuss the plans to firstly maintain the use of natural gas and secondly to implement a robust strategy for the use of hydrogen in our state.

See you all at the Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards on 14 October.

Penny Cornah, Executive Director

Kent Vickers, President

NEW SCAFFOLDING STEP HEIGHT

A revised Scaffolding code of practice came into effect on 1 July 2021, but the new required step height from the scaffold stair module to the working platform was delayed.

Section 2.7.1.1 of the code now applies to any stand-alone scaffolding erected since 1 July 2022. The step height from the scaffold stair module to the working platform should be no more than 300mm if there is a change in direction between landings.

This change was made because the final step height from the scaffold stair to the working platform was typically around 500mm. Scaffold stair modules are traditionally 1.5 metres in height on scaffolds that have two metre lift heights, leaving a 500mm final step onto the work platform.

When workers step that high onto a work platform, especially if they have to turn and bend and are carrying equipment, there is risk of a slip, trip or fall.

Using two-metre-high scaffold stairs, or reconfiguring the scaffold, reduces the height of the step from the scaffold stair on to the working platform.

Slips, trips, falls, and musculoskeletal injuries remain ongoing concerns in the construction industry. This change to the code of practice was recommended by an industry steering group to reduce the risks in these areas.

For more information www.worksafequeensland.com.auvisit

Article Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANERS ON ASBESTOS ROOFS

In March 2022, an unlicenced painter in Sherwood used high-pressure water spray equipment to clean a corrugated asbestos cement sheet roof for painting. As a result, asbestos-contaminated dust or debris (ACD) was spread across the site and neighbouring properties, including internal parts of the house next door through open windows.

In May 2022, an unlicensed painter in Tarragindi used a high-pressure cleaner on a corrugated asbestos cement sheet roof before painting. As a result, ACD was spread across the site, footpath and neighbouring properties. The spread of ACD could have been greater if the painter had not been asked to stop by a contractor working at a neighbouring property as he recognised the roof potentially contained asbestos.

In June 2022, an unlicensed painter in Coorparoo used high-pressure equipment on another corrugated asbestos cement sheet roof in preparation for painting. This again resulted in ACD spread across several locations on the property, a neighbouring yard, motor vehicles, the footpath and kerb and channel.

For further safety tips and how to manage future situations, view WorkSafe Queensland’s website at www.worksafeqld.gov.au.

Article Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

NEW CODES AND STANDARDS – NCC

The new National Construction Code (NCC) is due to be released on 1 October 2022 and will be adopted on 1 May 2023. The NCC encapsulates the Building Code of Australia (BCA) (volumes one and two) and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) (volume three).

The new PCA 2022 delivers several changes from the 2019 version including new provisions for on-site wastewater management, and a new verification method for sanitary plumbing and drainage pipe sizing. Also, a new verification method for cross-connection control also allows the user to identify a hazard risk by using a simple to follow matrix. Tested extensively across Australia, this verification method assists in improving the consistency of installations across all jurisdictions and remove the frustration often seen in the past.

With the adoption of the new PCA 2022, new versions of standards will also come into effect as “referenced documents”, some of these include:

• AS/NZS3500:2021 Series

• AS 2419: 2021 – Fire hydrant installations — System design, installation and commissioning

• AS 3740: 2021 – Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

• AS/NZS 4234: 2021 – Heated water systems — Calculation of energy consumption

• AS 5216:2021 – Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete

• AIRAH-DA07:2021 – Criteria for moisture control design analysis in buildings

• FPAA101D:2021 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation — Drinking Water Supply

• NSF/ ANSI/ CAN 372: 2020 – Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

Additionally, the new AS/NZS2845.3:2020

– Backflow prevention devices – Field testing and maintenance of testable devices also comes into effect with the new PCA (as a secondary referenced document under AS/NZS3500.1:2021).

The new AS/NZS2845.3:2021 introduces new testing procedures that will come into effect with the new PCA, this means you will no longer be able to test to the 2010 version of the standard.

The Plumbing Code of Australia can be accessed at www.abcb.gov.au.

MPAQ members have free access to eight, double check industry relevant Australian Standards. These can viewed, downloaded, and printed at www.mpaq.com.au.

Article written by Ernie Kretschmer – Deputy Executive Director, MPAQ

KNOW THE ZONES—FIRE ANT BIOSECURITY ZONE CHANGES ARE COMING.

On 1 September 2022, 60 new suburbs in South East Queensland will be added to the existing fire ant biosecurity zones, while five suburbs will shift to a different zone.

The zone changes are in seven local government areas—Brisbane City, Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Ipswich and Logan.

Anyone working with or moving organic materials needs to be familiar with these zones, which help prevent the spread of fire ants.

See full article at www.fireants.org.au Article supplied by National Fire Ant Eradication Program

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These companies have been collaborating with WELS to develop compliance policies to support their users and sellers agreements and to help with educating their sellers about meeting the requirements for Australia. Under special arrangements, the WELS team have authority to remove noncompliant product listings or to restrict a seller account if sellers continue to not comply. In 2021-22 alone, the WELS team found 991 sellers who had noncompliant listings and removed 2,787 products across the platforms and restricted the accounts of 40 sellers.

For more information visit waterrating.gov.au/news.

Article source: https://www.waterrating.gov.au/news/inkwels-issue-1-2022

NATION’S FIRST HYDROGEN WORKFORCE PLAN

The Queensland Government has delivered a nationwide first with the launch of a dedicated hydrogendevelopmentworkforceplanfortheindustry.

Queensland’s Minister for Training and Skills Development the Hon. Di Farmer MP launched the Hydrogen Industry Workforce Development Roadmap 2022-2032 a speech to the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney to build a pipeline of skilled, hydrogen-ready workers.

“This Roadmap is the first dedicated workforce development plan for the industry and sets a path to a strong and adaptable workforce for a safe and thriving Queensland hydrogen industry,” Minister Farmer said.

For more information on the Industry Workforce Development Roadmap

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS FOR APPRENTICES

The ‘Breaking down the barriers for apprentices’ report was launched on 30 June by Minister for Training and Skills Development the Hon. Di Farmer MP.

The report is a review of the support that is provided to Queensland apprentices and trainees, with a focus on female apprentices in male dominated occupations. Providing twelve recommendations, all of which have been accepted by the Government, the report is the next step in an area where MPAQ has been a leader.

Seven of the recommendations relate to improvements for female apprentices with the key ones for the plumbing community being:

• Urgent implementation of a Train to Retain Strategy 2.0.

• Enhancing communication with apprentices and training through the provision of a digital card.

• Providing advice to small businesses about the benefits of diversifying their workforce.

• Construction Skills Queensland to develop a Queensland Women in Construction Strategy.

• Review of administrative arrangements (including employer resource assessments) to ensure they are not an enabler of real or perceived conflict in the workplace.

MPAQ welcomes these recommendations. For some time, MPAQ have been calling for the provision of identification and enhanced communication for apprentices. MPAQ hopes there are ways that a digital card can be also used to increase licensing compliance as we have seen in other states. For example, if a person claims to be an apprentice their digital card can easily be checked. As opposed to the current burdensome process.

Plumbing has been a leader in the promotion of women in the trades through our ambassador programs, award nights, and our key role within women in construction. It is terrific to see this approach being adopted by the highest levels.

Plumbing is a great career no matter your gender and MPAQ will continue to work to make it even better for all.

To discuss further, contact MPAQ on 07 3273 0800.

Article written by Glen Chatterton (Manager, Industry Engagement and Strategic Projects - Services Trades College)

STATE BUDGET 2022/23

The 2022-23 Queensland State Budget was handed down on Tuesday 22 June by Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment the Hon. Cameron Dick MP. The budget includes a large infrastructure spend, particularly in the area of health. It also includes commitments to the construction of new schools as well as expansion and redevelopment work across various government assets.

The Budget contains an increase in payroll tax deductions, the continuation of apprentice and trainee wage rebates, and a focus on workforce participation programs. Finally, it has a key focus on Hydrogen both as pumped storage and, importantly, the development of this gas as a key industry within Queensland.

Please find below the key details that impact our sector:

• Budget surplus of $1.914B for the current financial year.

• Deficit forecast of $1.03B for 2022-23.

• Unemployment forecast of 4% for 2022-23.

• Increased payroll tax deductions to businesses with annual wages between $1.3M and $10.4M by changing the phase out rate to 14.3c per dollar. For example, a business with $6.5M in taxable wages will receive an additional deduction of $26,000 per annum.

• 50% payroll tax rebate for apprentice and trainee wages extended by 12 months to 30 June 2023.

• $59.1B in capital program over four years ($15.5B to be spent this year), supporting around 48,000 construction jobs in 2022-23. Including:

• New hospitals in Bundaberg, Toowoomba and Coomera.

• Hospital expansions in Cairns, Townsville, Robina, Mackay, Redcliffe, Ipswich, Hervey Bay, Princess Alexandra, QEII, Prince Charles and Logan. The construction of a Queensland Cancer Centre at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.

• New ambulance stations in Caloundra South, Lawnton, Morayfield, Ormeau and Ripley.

• Redeveloped ambulance stations in Southport, Pimpama and Toowoomba.

• Five new primary schools to be built in: Caboolture West, Caloundra South, Ripley Valley, Greater Flagstone and Bars Scrub.

• $19.9B for education and training (including TAFE).

• $48B towards pumped hydro energy storage projects.

• $3.34B Queensland Jobs Fund, which includes programs to support sectors such as hydrogen.

• $100M Skilling Queenslanders for Work program to increase workforce participation.

To view the full 2022/23 State Budget visit budget.qld.gov.au.

Article written by Glen Chatterton (Manager, Industry Engagement and Strategic Projects - Services Trades College)

BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT

On 10 June 2022, technical changes that were recently passed through Queensland Parliament commenced. These changes, all of which are now in force, include:

• Clarifying the use of solar hot water systems and solar panels within developments impacted by covenants.

• Expanding the use of greywater in HVAC.

• Allowing the use of holding tanks for sewage and grey water.

• Enhancing the ability of a complainant to receive outcome information from the QBCC on a complaint they have made.

• Including enforcement provisions relating to combustible cladding.

• Making minor reforms to QBCC head contractor exemptions.

Use of Solar Hot Water Systems and Solar Panels

• A policy known as ‘Ban the Banners’ was introduced in 2010. The policy related to the use of covenants and body corporate by-law rules and their impact on sustainability measures.

• Covenants and body corporate by-law rules historically could be used to prohibit the use of energy efficient or sustainable building features. The types of features that could no longer be prohibited by ‘Ban the Banners’ included:

• Light roof colours

• Energy efficient windows

• Specific types of material and finishes on external walls and roofing

• Another impact of ‘Ban the Banners’ was the installation of a solar hot water system or photovoltaic cells could not be prohibited or restricted for the purposes of preserving the external appearance of a building. ‘Ban the Banners’ prohibited these restrictions, regardless of when they were introduced as opposed to the majority of other changes (list above) which commenced in 2010 moving forward.

• A court challenge resulted in the ability of the ‘Ban the Banner’ provisions that related to solar hot water systems and photovoltaic cells to be ‘worked around’. This has been done by:

• restricting the purposes for which a developer or a body corporate can, through a relevant instrument, inhibit the installation of a solar hot water system or solar panels (solar infrastructure) on the roof of a home or garage, to limited purposes that do not relate to the enhancement or preservation of external appearance of the building or the residential estate.

• These changes clarify and reinstate the original intention of the 2010 changes and are now in effect.

Expansion of Greywater

• The changes allow treated greywater to be used in cooling towers for air conditioning that serve large building developments.

• They also enable treated water to be used for other purposes, including flushing toilets.

• All existing licensing requirements remain in place.

Holding Tanks

• This amendment enables an owner of a premises, under a Local Government permit, to discharge untreated waste and water from a toilet, soil fixture, or greywater into a holding tank for collection and disposal off-site (e.g., for the use of temporary toilets).

QBCC Complaints

• For some time, industry associations and persons making complaints to the QBCC have been raising the issue that they are unable to be advised of the outcome of their complaint.

• These circumstances have led to the need for a person to submit a ‘Right to Information’ application in order to obtain information.

• These amendments address and rectify this situation and enable certain information to be shared with the complainant.

Combustible Cladding

• The amendments include the ability for the QBCC or Local Government to undertake enforcement action in relation to breaches or offenses of ‘Combustible Cladding Checklist’ process.

• Enforcement action includes infringement notice or court proceedings.

• The Checklist process was established in 2018 to require the selfassessment of buildings for combustible cladding.

QBCC Head Contractor Exemptions

• The QBCC Act includes a list of exemptions from the requirement to hold a QBCC licence.

• One of the exemptions is for head contractors. This exemption has been amended so that the government can declare work as ‘high-risk work’ and then this exemption will no longer apply. Meaning that it will in fact require the head contractor to hold a licence.

Other Minor Amendments

These include:

• Enforcement notices under the Planning Act.

• Failure to make decision under the Building Act.

• Information sharing between Government statutory bodies. For more information or to access the newsflash, visit www.epw.qld.gov.au.

Article written by Glen Chatterton (Manager, Industry Engagement and Strategic Projects - Services Trades College)

If there was a buzzword in the industry right now it would be hydrogen! Everyone’s talking about hydrogen, but nobody really knows much about it!

We are currently in the midst of a climate crisis. We have an overloaded power grid, the cost of energy is soaring, the cost of living is the highest it’s been in 20 years, interest rates are on the rise, and it can’t all be blamed on the pandemic.

Short-sighted governments and a lack of investment in future fuels has played its part. It’s fair to say, times are somewhat tough. We are all feeling it in our pockets, whether it’s the electric bill at home, the gas bill, or the cost of filling up the car. It’s not all doom and gloom though, as QLD pulled off a magnificent victory over the NSW Blues in the 2022 State of Origin Series!

So, coming back to hydrogen. It is hoped that hydrogen can provide a green renewable energy source and contribute toward the net zero target in 2050.

Hydrogen has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of our planet, providing cleaner forms of energy, and in the long run, the more sustainable green energy we have, the cheaper the price will be for Hydrogenconsumers.being used as a fuel gas will fall in the scope of works for gas fitters.

So why hydrogen?

• The most abundant element in the universe is hydrogen, which makes up about three-quarters of all matter.

• Hydrogen is the tenth most abundant element on Earth.

• Hydrogen is a flammable, gaseous fuel.

• It can be transported like natural gas.

• It burns broadly similar to other flammable gases.

• It has the highest energy density by mass of any chemical fuel.

• It’s non-toxic and non-carcinogenic.

• Hydrogen has been used safely industrially for decades.

• 50 million tonnes are produced worldwide every year.

• It has been safely stored underground since the 1960s.

• Hydrogen gas combustion creates no smoke and best of all no carbon.

It may be a few years off that we start seeing homes in Australia running on 100% hydrogen gas, but we will likely see localised areas or suburbs being trialled and tested.

This is already being rolled out in the UK and Europe with a project named H100 in Fife, Scotland.

UK boiler manufacturers such as Worcester Bosch, Baxi, and Ideal have developed and built 100% hydrogen appliances. These super green appliances are on show in a hydrogen home running on 100% hydrogen gas. This is a real-life house that will promote hydrogen gas combustion and create customer awareness.

The house has a hydronic heating system, a gas stove for cooking and a space heater. These appliances are all running on 100% hydrogen gas.

Closer to home, here in Australia, Rinnai have recently announced their 100% hydrogen continuous flow hot water unit. Other manufacturers will no doubt have appliances in development.

All the big players are getting involved in hydrogen so that’s a great sign of things to come.

Our first experience with hydrogen will likely be a mixture with natural gas. It will be injected into our natural gas network, creating what is known as a blended gas.

Hydrogen gas would be injected creating a blend of up to 13% into parts of the natural gas network.

Quantities above 13% can begin to affect the Wobbe Index of the gas meaning that appliances would need adjustment if higher concentrations of hydrogen were added. Keeping the blend to 13% and below means there would be no adverse effect to existing appliances and consumers would not know the difference. This would lower the carbon production from these appliances by up to 7%. Not a massive gain but every little helps!

When Type A gas appliances go through the approval process, part of the testing involves combustion with blends of hydrogen. Some Type B gas devices may require some alteration as they operate at finely tuned parameters. Combustion analysis and adjustment may, therefore, be required to ensure efficient combustion on a blended supply. Hydrogen has other uses such as fuel cells. Hydrogen fuel cells are already powering cars made by the likes of Toyota and Hyundai.

There are buses, trains, trucks, and even forklift trucks utilising this energy source. You will soon see garbage trucks around Brisbane powered by hydrogen! Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a welcomed alternative to petrol and diesel guzzling motors. Airbus and Rolls Royce both have projects to utilise hydrogen as a viable option for air travel. You may even know that hydrogen is the fuel of choice for NASA to propel their rockets into space.

There are many ways to create hydrogen, some are greener than others. Currently, most of the worldwide hydrogen production is done by burning fossil fuels. The long-term aim is to produce hydrogen in greener methods that don’t damage the environment. Utilising renewable energy sources to power hydrogen electrolysers is a green way to do Queenslandthis.

is a very popular choice for hydrogen production, an abundance of space and the beautiful sunshine makes it a great location to harness the energy in the sun to power production.

MPAQ Associate Corporate Supporter Pure Hydrogen is a company focused on providing the best energy solutions for hydrogen and clean energy here in Australia. They have multiple projects here in The Sunshine state with the aim to supply hydrogen fuel to Australia and Asia. As this emerging energy source becomes more accepted by the public and the cost of new technology becomes lower, we believe it will be used in a wide range of applications.

With figures in the trillions being talked about, it’s clear to see why everyone’s talking about hydrogen!

Behind the scenes, industry is developing the framework for hydrogen training. Once this training package is released, RTOs (Registered Training Organisations) will develop and deliver courses providing you the skills, knowledge, and technical ability to work withLicensinghydrogen.requirements have not yet been established but MPAQ has provided initial feedback and we will be consulted as part of theAprocess.Hydrogen

Safety Code of Practice has been published by the Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate – Resources Safety & Health Queensland. You can find more information at www.rshq.qld.gov.au. Further information can also be found at:

• Pure Hydrogen – www.purehydrogen.com.au

• UK Hydrogen house and hydrogen appliances –www.hydeploy.co.uk

For more information contact the Technical Team at MPAQ.

Article written by Stuart McConnell – Technical Officer, MPAQ.

Goldman Sachs have said that green hydrogen is “a once in a generation opportunity: We estimate it could give rise to a €10 trillion (14.8 trillion AUD) addressable market globally by 2050 for the utilities industry alone”

TAFE QUEENSLAND PUTS MORE PLUMBERS IN THE PIPELINE FOR THE GOLD COAST

Training the Gold Coast’s future plumbers has started with the new $6.1 million plumbing tower at TAFE Queensland’s Trade Training Centre in Ashmore now flowing with apprentices.

TAFE Queensland’s General Manager on the Gold Coast, Karen Dickinson said the state-of-the-art facility is exactly what industry needs to help train the future skilled workers in the region.

“There is great demand for more skilled workers in trades and here on the Gold Coast we are experiencing significant growth, while also dealing with worker shortages,” said Ms Dickinson.

“Training more tradespeople in new and industry standard facilities is critical to help facilitate that growth.

The new three-storey plumbing tower includes approximately 1000m2 of practical teaching areas and will double the plumbing training capacity with a more useable and flexible space.

Ms Dickinson said the new tower demonstrates TAFE Queensland’s commitment to creating a highly skilled future workforce for the region.

“Our Trade Training Centre is the largest trade training facility in the region, and the new tower will support almost 800 students currently enrolled in

plumbing at the campus while supporting increased enrolments – ensuring we have a bigger pipeline of qualified plumbers coming into the industry,” she said.

“The tower has been designed in consultation with industry to enhance the overall experience for plumbing students as it is important our apprentices are training in modern facilities that offer real learning experiences and prepare them for life on the job.”

A proud Bigambul woman, Summer Hodge is a second-year plumbing apprentice employed by local Gold Coast employer, McKenzie’s Plumbing Services.

The former accountant gave up her career to start a family and now, after raising three children, Summer is following her passion and will complete her Certificate III in Plumbing at the new training facility.

“I’m excited to start training in the new plumbing tower. It’s purpose-built and I’ll be using the same equipment and learning the industry-standard skills that I’ll need when I’m out on jobs,” Summer said.

“I may soon be the only CPA (Chartered Accountant) on the Gold Coast with a plumbing trade qualification – how cool is that?”

For more information visit www.tafeqld.edu.au.

Article provided by TAFE Queensland

“I’m excited to start training in the new plumbing tower. It’s purpose-built and I’ll be using the same equipment and learning the industry-standard skills that I’ll need when I’m out on jobs”

Summer Hodge, second year plumbing apprentice, McKenzie’s Plumbing services.

INDEPENDENT PANEL TO DRIVE

‘TripartiteAustralia’sPROCUREMENTETHICALfirstindependentpanel,theProcurementAdvisoryPanel’ (The Panel), which will provide advice on ethical procurement for government suppliers in Queensland, has appointed the Board of the Panel.

The Panel will provide government agencies with advice regarding procurement, contracts, audits, and investigations in Queensland as part of the ‘Buy Queensland’ approach to procurement.

The Ethical Supplier Threshold and Mandate Policies are integral parts of the ‘Buy Queensland’ approach to ensure:

• Businesses uphold their social, economic, and environmental commitments made in tenders and contracts or required by policies or laws.

• Suppliers are treated fairly and not exposed to undercutting and unjust competition.

• Queensland workplaces are fairer and safer.

• There is a drive to positive behavioural change and not to punish accidents or honest mistakes.

• Taxpayers’ money is used to build the local economy and support quality Queensland jobs.

The Board members for the Panel include:

• Mr John Thompson (Chair) – 20 years as a Queensland Industrial Relations commissioner,

• Ms Jennifer McVeigh (Deputy Chair) – Member of QCAT, partner in construction law firm and Associate Professor at QUT

• Mr Jorgen Gullestrup – Former Chief Executive Officer of MATES in Construction.

• Mr John Shenfield – 45 years at a senior level as a director for a listed company.

• Mr Jason Stein – Specialist Industrial Relations practitioner and experienced business manager with more than 41 years’ experience.

• Mr Thomas Campbell – Qualified industrial and commercial electrician with more than 14 years’ experience.

• Mr Graham Moloney – More than 33 years with the General Teachers Union.

• Mr John Crittall – Senior executive and board member with extensive experience in board and corporate governance, financial management, strategic risk management, compliance and project management.

• Mr Stephan Nance – 39 years working with CEOs, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Employees to improve workplaces and working relationships.

• Ms Angela Liebke – Experienced in employment law, industrial relations, and provided high level strategic advice regarding one of the largest construction contractors in Australia.

• Mr Shane Kennelly – More than 20 years in senior executive positions.

• Ms Elizabeth Milner – Director with significant experience in the building and construction, manufacturing and distribution and legal industries.

For any questions, please contact our HR team on 07 3273 0800.

Article written by Emma Ross, HR Advisor and Office Coordinator, MPAQ.

WHICH WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES ARE NOTIFIABLE?

With October being Safe Work Month, this is a question that the MPAQ HR team are asked on a regular basis.

What is a workplace notifiable injury or illness under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)?

A work-related death, serious injury or illness, or a dangerous incident must be notified to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHS QLD) immediately. Notifiable incidents could involve hospitalisation or require immediate attention for serious injuries, burns, lacerations, eye damage, spinal damage, amputation or degloving, or loss of bodily function.

Immediate treatment means the kind of urgent treatment needed for a serious injury or illness and includes treatment by a registered medical practitioner, nurse, or paramedic.

You must also notify WHS (QLD) for any serious illnesses where work is a significant contributing factor, such as zoonotic diseases contracted while handling animals, animal hides, skins, wool or hair, animal carcasses, or animal waste products.

Some types of work-related, dangerous incidents must be notified even if no one is injured. These are near miss incidents that could have exposed a worker to a serious risk, such as the collapse of a scaffold at night, an uncontrolled explosion or fine where no one is hurt, the collapse or failure of an excavation, or the shoring supporting an excavation where no one is hurt, as well as the rollover of registrable plant.

Here are some examples of a notifiable injury:

• A circular saw operator severs a finger and is treated at the emergency department but not admitted to hospital. This is notifiable as a serious injury requiring immediate treatment for an amputation.

• A worker fell from a ladder and suffers a deep laceration exposing bone, tendons and muscle, requiring 30 stitches at the emergency department. While not admitted to hospital this is notifiable as a serious injury requiring immediate treatment for a serious laceration.

It is an offence to fail to notify immediately after becoming aware that a notifiable incident has occurred, and records need to be kept of these incidents for five years. Work Health and Safety inspectors are currently auditing businesses for compliance with incident notification requirements and contraventions will result in enforcement action, including notices being issued.

If you are unsure whether you need to notify WHS (QLD) of an incident or injury, visit www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/incidents-and-notifications or contact the MPAQ HR team on 07 3273 0800.

Mandatory QBCC Reporting

It is also a requirement that contractors notify QBCC when there in an incident.

Fatalities and serious injuries on building sites have heightened the need for licensees to notify the QBCC quickly of safety incidents on-site. If you don’t tell them about safety incidents straight away, they can’t do the enquiries needed, making it harder for them to reduce unsafe work practices. If you are a licensee looking after a building site or on a site carrying out work, you must notify the QBCC of a notifiable incident immediately. You may be subject to enforcement action if you don’t notify them.

A notifiable incident is either:

• when someone dies or suffers serious illness or injury; or

• an incident that exposes a person to a risk of serious injury or illness.

A serious injury or illness requires the person to have either:

• immediate treatment as an inpatient in a hospital;

• immediate treatment for the amputation of a body part, serious head injury, serious eye injury, serious burns, separation of skin from underlying tissue, spinal injury, loss of a bodily function, or serious lacerations; or

• medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance.

Who must report a safety incident?

A QBCC licensee who is in control of, or carrying out building work on a building site, must notify the QBCC if either:

• a notifiable incident occurs on the site; or

• a person on any site where they are carrying out building work fails to comply with a notice or injunction issued under the either the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Part 10) or Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Part 11A)

If the QBCC licensee on site is a company, an officeholder or senior employee must notify the QBCC on the company’s behalf.

Visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/complaints-disputes/report-safety-issue-incident or call MPAQ on 07 3273 0800 for more information. Article written by Kym Campbell, Senior Human Resources Advisor, MPAQ.

WHY WAIT FOR HOT WATER?

These ruggedly engineered compact water heaters from Aus J Hot Water Solutions inexpensively solve the annoying problem having to wait ages for hot water to arrive at a tap from faraway main water heaters.

Aqueous six and 10-litre hot water systems provide domestic, commercial, hospitality and industrial users with near-instant hot water while saving time, energy, water and frustration from water going cold in dead-end pipes.

Costing a fraction of some alternative instant hot water solutions with price tags of $A2000 to $A3000, Aqueous MK2 heaters have an RRP of just $A350* from www.ausj.com.au, which has sold more than 30,000 of its different compact water heaters worldwide.

When these & 10-litre Aqueous cost just $350 RRP*

*Wholesale distributor rates negotiable

Savings and sustainability are ongoing, because the Aqueous curbs wastage of both water and energy by having the heater floor or wall-mounted under the sink, in an adjacent cupboard, or under the floor close to the point of use. Safety and cleanliness is assured with by all-electric operation.

Compact design means Aqueous suits uses from domestic to point-of-use applications in offices and factories for hand and small equipment washing to maintain hygienic production and OH&S practices to prevent Covid. Duoetto 12V/240V models are available for mobile uses.

TIRED OF THE TEDIOUS WAIT FOR HOT WATER?

HERE’S AN INEXPENSIVE OPTION FOR QLD HOMES AND WORKPLACES

A ruggedly engineered compact water heater from Aus J Hot Water Solutions inexpensively solves the annoying problem of homeowners having to wait ages for hot water to arrive at a tap from faraway main water heaters. The latest Aqueous six and ten-litre hot water systems are designed to provide domestic, commercial, hospitality, and industrial users with near-instant hot water while saving time, energy, water, and frustration.

Costing a fraction of some alternative instant hot water solutions with price tags of $2,000-$3,000, the Aqueous MK2 is available at a RRP of just $350 from www.ausj.com.au, which has sold more than 30,000 of its different compact water heaters worldwide.

“Savings are ongoing, because the Aqueous curbs wastage of both water and energy by having the heater floor or wall-mounted under the sink, in an adjacent cupboard, or under the floor close to the point of use,” says Aus J Hot Water Solutions Managing Director Mr Jay King. The Aqueous MK2 comes with Australian WaterMark accreditation, which means that it passed extensive tests and requirements regarding its suitability for safely supplying water for humanDomestic,consumption.industrial, and commercial building owners throughout Queensland and Australia typically waste a lot of time, water, and energy when turning on the hot tap and waiting for hot water to arrive from remotely located big tanks, which can be five or more metres away. This is wasteful of energy and water – not to mention frustrating when users must wait ages to serve up water needed for regular daily tasks such as washing and cooking,” said Mr TheKing.Aqueous MK2 can also be used in several mobile and recreational and work vehicle applications. Features of the product include:

• Durable outer case with service and inspection points

• SPCC (high commercial quality) steel and enamel tanks

• Single weld line for extended life. Single line welding offers optimum protection for pressure vessels

• Inlet/outlet tubes welding inside and out for durability, as well as both being enameled

• Polyurethane insulation for high-efficiency heat retention

• Thermal cutout and run-dry protection for safety

• Combination pressure relief valve and non-return valve

• Incoloy 840 heating element for rapid heating and energy efficiency

• Floor or wall-mounted operation

• Suitable for under-sink use, as well as caravan, recreational vehicle, horse float, food vans and similar Visit www.ausj.com.au for more information.

JETTER STAINLESSBREAKTHROUGH...STEELREELDEAL

Australian Pumps’ launch of their “Aussie Jetter Revolution”, the use of high-pressure water equipment to clear blocked drains has been a huge success.

Aussie’s drive, based on their unique Aussie Cobra Cube design has allowed plumbers across the country to dispense with old mechanical electric style devices and use high pressure water, generated by an engine drive piston pump, to drive high pressure nozzles and lightweight jetting hoses to clear chokes in pipes from sewer lines and storm water drains!

Australian Pumps unique Cube Cobra design 5,000 psi rated stainless steel reel adds a new dimension to Aussie’s existing stainless steel Cobra design. “We have been using conventional high-pressure reels for the last 20 years that are black powder coated steel” said Aussie Pumps Production Manager, Mal Patel. “The new stainless-steel reel carries exactly the same load in terms of high-pressure hose, between 60 and 100 metres of ¼” or 5/16” jetter hose but has the advantage of not only looking smarter but never looking tired, with paint chipped and rust marks” he said.

“We trialled the stainless-steel reels over the last three months and whenever plumbers have seen them, they have been surprised that they can get an enhancement like this for very little extra when buying a new jetter.

Aussie will start moving to production lines of jetters with stainless steel reels in the very near future. They will certainly be on the market weeks before the 30 June” said Patel.

Kits are available to replace existing steel painted reels with a stainless kit as available as bare reel or reel complete with hose already fitted ready to go to work.

Further information is available from Australian Pump Industries, Aussie Cobra Jetter Division, or visit www.aussiepumps.com.au.

Aqueous users Ross and Hilde James – “Before we got the Aqueous, we used to have to wait a whole minute for hot water to do a 10-second job,” says Ross” “We looked at an instant hot water heater for about $3,000, but the Aqueous was better suited to the purpose and a fraction of the price.

Aussie Pumps warehouse supervisor Ruby admires the new stainless-steel reel fitted up with stainless ball valve and 60m of Aussie Red Flex drain cleaning hose.

MICROREEL™ APX WITH TRUSENSE® TECHNOLOGY

With a lightweight, compact profile for easy portability. APX camera functionality provides bright LED lights and auto-flip imagery, ensuring clear, upright images. Paired with TruSense ® technology, this tool delivers the industry’s best in-pipe image.

• APX offers bright LEDs with high colour accuracy and auto-flip imagery – delivering crisp, detailed images and ensuring upright viewing angles in a variety of pipe conditions.

• TruSense® technology offers high dynamic range (HDR) imaging and the TiltSense™ inclinometer – delivering valuable in-pipe information.

• Compact and lightweight profile ensures effortless portability.

• Built-in kickstand offers infield versatility with multiple configurations for optimal operation.

RINNAI AUSTRALIA UNVEIL NEW REVOLUTIONARY RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Today, as part of the ‘Rinnai Global Innovation Manifesto’ announced in November 2021, which seeks to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Rinnai Australia unveiled two new renewable product technologies designed to support Australia’s clean energy mix future.

In a world first – Rinnai Japan has successfully developed a Continuous Flow hot water system for the domestic market which uses 100% hydrogen combustion technology and features zero carbon emissions in a way that also addresses the issues of “explosion risk” and provides “combustion stability” typically associated with hydrogen fuel usage.

In line with the announcement, as initial steps are being taken across the Australia market with a view to potentially using 100% hydrogen as a residential energy source, Rinnai plans to start demonstration testing in October 2022 in South Australia and Victoria to help drive the consideration of H 2 as a part of the Australian energy mixInfuture.addition, Rinnai also showcased its new Geoflo Hybrid 22 geothermal and inverter hybrid system, fully designed and manufactured in Australia.TheGeoflo Hybrid 22 geothermal system utilises the latest Rinnai technology to harness abundant free renewable underground energy to deliver superior energy efficiency

heating and cooling all year round whilst also diverting surplus energy to the generation of essentially free hot water to the home.

Easy-to install, the system also delivers significant energy savings versus conventional heat pump and hot water systems saving the average household up to 50% per year in energy costs.

Weight:SPECIFICATIONS 12.7 lb (5.8kg)

Length: 13.3” (337mm)

Width: 8.8” (224mm))

Height: 16.2” (411mm)

Drum Diameter: 12” (305mm)

Camera Diameter: 1” (25mm)

Type: Fixed

Resolution: 640 x 480

Line Capacity: 1.5” –(38mm4”– 101mm)

Push Cable Length: 100’ (30m)

Diameter: 0.27” (6.7mm)

Minimum Bend Radius: 2.5” (64mm)

Sonde: 512Hz, Integrated

View full product details here: www.ridgid.com.au

These two new key innovative product developments will feature as part of Rinnai’s rapidly growing renewable energy product portfolio which already includes Solar Hot Water and high COP Heat Pump systems that are already widely used across Australian homes to deliver highly energy efficient and sustainable appliance solutions.

Managing Director of Rinnai Australia, Greg Ellis said, “Today marks a significant milestone in Australia’s shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy mix future, as Rinnai delivers a real solution, not a fanciful promise. The advancements seen here firmly define Rinnai’s ambitions and commitment to work to provide commercial and domestic appliances that not only support the requirements of a changing energy future, but importantly, deliver the trusted reliability and performance that the market expects from the Rinnai brand.”

For more information visit www.rinnai.com.au

CASE STUDY

STAR CASINO GOLD COAST

CHALLENGE

The Star Casino were looking to upgrade their laundry and kitchen facilities hot water and pool heating system to a more environmentally sustainable platform.

HOT SOLUTIONWATER

In a collaborative effort between the casino project team, Aurecon Engineers and D&E Contracting, Rheem Commercial Water Heating and Rheem Thermal Systems Group engineered a Water to Water (W2W) hot water and pool heating

package that worked off the existing chilled water condenser loop.

Using the 35°C condenser loop water as the energy source meant that the plant worked at ultra-high efficiency, producing an average hot water COP of around 7.

Rheem and Rheem Thermal worked closely with each of the parties providing guidance and technical expertise in relation to hot water requirements and design criteria, pool heating requirements and W2W heat pump technology to produce an outcome that worked smoothly so the casino was never out of hot water.

The Hot Water Plant consists of:

• 8 x Rheem 9540350S W2W hot water heat pumps stacked 2 high

• 3 x RT1000 storage tanks

• 1 x TPE08NBDR138 Tankpak as back up

The Pool Heating Plant consists of:

• 1 x RTWW128 pool heat pump

Rheem has enough commercial hot water solutions to fill a stadium.

Whether it’s a world class stadium, 5 star hotel, 80 storey skyscrapers, office blocks, hospitals, schools or resorts, they can all rely on Rheem commercial hot water. That’s because Rheem offers Australia’s largest range of customisable hot water solutions. Everything from highly efficient continuous flow, the latest renewable solutions including commercial solar and heat pumps, heat exchangers through to heavy duty gas, electric, commercial storage tanks and Tankpaks.

So to find a Rheem commercial hot water solution to suit your needs, big or small, visit: rheem.com.au

COMES

Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. No job should be unsafe, and no death or injury is acceptable. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone. This is why, during October each year, Safe Work Australia asks businesses, employers and workers across Australia to join National Safe Work Month and commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians.

Key Work Health and Safety Statistics, Australia 2021 provides an overview of the latest national data on work-related fatalities and workers’ compensation claims. Here are some of the key statistics they released in their publication.

Fatalities by genderWorker

fatalities by mechanism of incident

Mechanism of incident Number fatalitiesof % of fatalities

Vehicle collision* 80 41%

Being hit by moving objects 25 13%

Falls from a height 22 11%

Being hit by falling objects 17 9%

Being trapped by moving machinery 13 7%

Being trapped between stationary and moving objects 11 6%

Other mechanisms 26 13%

Total 194 100%

*vehicle collisions include fatalities that occurred as a direct result of a vehicle crash. Vehicles include not only road vehicles such as cars and trucks, but also machines such as aircraft, boats, loaders, tractors and quad bikes.

Australia’s fatality rate decreased 50% from the peak in 2007

Numberfatalitiesof

fatalities (2.1 workers)100,000per fatalities (4.6 workers)100,000per

fatalities (1.3 workers)100,000per

Age group (years) Number of

Under 25 8 25-34 30 35-44 34 45-54 36 55-64 55 65 and over 31

fatalities (1.4 workers)100,000per

fatalities (1.3 per 100,000 workers)

fatalities (1.5 per 100,000 workers)

fatalities (3.2 per 100,000 workers) fatalities (0.8 per 100,000 workers)

Source: Key work health and safety statistics, Australia 2021 Safe Work Australia

1. BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS

It is important to always be aware of what is going on around you at all times. This is important because distractions can cause injuries. When you’re in an area with hazards or an ongoing job, be extra careful of the path and the things around you. It’s often best to turn off your mobile phone so that you aren’t distracted by texts or calls. Also, make sure tools and machinery are not moving before you go near them and watch out for the work-in-progress signs before you step into an area.

2. REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Fix any unsafe conditions or workplace hazards as soon as you notice them. If it is dangerous for you to remove the risk, notify a supervisor right away.

3. KEEP YOUR WORKPLACE CLEAR FROM CLUTTER

Having a clean workspace will positively impact your job satisfaction and keep you and your co-workers free from danger. You could trip and fall over scattered objects and they could hide another hazard you cannot see.

4. TAKE REGULAR BREAKS

Look away from your computer screen regularly to avoid eye strain. Taking regular breaks allows your body an opportunity to rest from the tasks you are doing. When you return, you will be more focused and have a higher level of concentration.

5. NEVER TAKE SHORTCUTS

Procedures exist to keep workers safe. Though skipping a step or not wearing safety gear may save you time, it isn’t worth getting injured over. Use every tool and machine according to the instructions.

6. PRACTICE GOOD POSTURE WHEN SITTING OR LIFTING

Use ergonomic desks and keyboards to avoid straining your wrists and arms. Sit up straight, keep your shoulders in line with your hips and lift with your legs when you are moving objects. Poor posture can cause strain on your back, neck and shoulders, which can lead to serious injury.

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7. STAY HYDRATED

Drink enough water to remain alert and avoid dehydration. Even in the winter, it is essential to stay hydrated with water and warm liquids to prevent light headedness and lack of focus.

8. WEAR ALL NECESSARY SAFETY GEAR

Always wear the necessary safety equipment. The proper safety gear in your workplace could be reflective gear, fire-retardant clothing, industrial workwear, or something as simple as nonslip shoes. Be sure to always wear a breathing mask if your space has debris or dust, or if you have to deal with toxic or dangerous chemicals or fumes.

9. USE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY PROPERLY

Proper use of tools and machinery can prevent injuries. Only operate machines you are trained or certified to use and ensure that they are cleaned and maintained regularly. You should always use machines and equipment for their intended purposes. Use equipment such as a wheelbarrow or a forklift to help you lift and move heavy items to prevent straining or injuring yourself.

10. CONDUCT REGULAR SAFETY AUDITS

Regular safety audits and site inspections can unveil much more than safety violations at your workplace. It can pave way for a culture where employee safety is given utmost priority. Including the right questions in your checklists will ensure you don’t miss any violations and also attain compliance.

Article Sources:

• https://www.safetymint.com/blog/top-10-workplacesafety-tips/

• safety-tipshttps://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/workplace-

• statistical-reports/key-work-health-and-safety-statisticsaustralia-2021https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/resourcesand-publications/

UPSKILL YOUR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY KNOWLEDGE WITH THESE ONLINE COURSES

As part of Safe Work Month, it is important to remind your employees about the importance of workplace health and safety.

Did you know that MPAQ offer a range of FREE online core skills courses for you and your employees to complete? These courses are fully subsidised, for businesses that have less than 20 employees. The online training has a range of core skills courses, designed to support situational awareness and enhance an individual’s ability to get a job done. They cover a wide variety of skills across workplace health and safety, business administration, personal development andAsteamwork.partofyour company’s safety awareness your employees should complete the workplace health and safety courses during Safe Work Month.

Each course takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and you receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

The courses cover the following areas:

Workplace Health and Safety courses:

• Fire Safety

• Manual handling

• Office Ergonomics

• Risk Management

• Silica Dust Awareness

• Working in hot and cold environments

• Asbestos Awareness

Business Administration courses:

• Cyber Security Awareness

• Social Media Etiquette

• Basic Estimating and Calculating at Work

• Using Digital Technology in the Workplace

• Basic Workplace Mathematics

• Writing Basic Workplace Documents

Personal Development courses:

• Self Development

• Preparing For Learning at Work

• Participate in a Learning Environment

• Use Basic Reading and Writing Skills at Work Working in a Team courses:

• How to Respond to Problems in the Workplace

• Interact Effectively in the Workplace

• Teamwork

• Communicating in a professional environment For more information and to sign up for these FREE online courses, visit -skills-courseshttps://mpaq.com.au/training/courses/core

Contact MPAQ Training on 07 3273 0800 or email training@mpaq.com.au for further information.

WORK WELL 365 – SAFER, HEALTHIER WORKPLACES FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY!

For many years, workplaces around the state have put extra focus on safety during October, to recognise National Safe Work Month.

However, in 2022, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is upping the ante. This year WHSQ will continue the tradition and still celebrate Safe Work Month in October, but under the new Work Well 365 banner, who are encouraging ‘safer, healthier workplaces for everyone, every day’.

Why? Because safer, healthier workplaces are for everyone, every day. Working well all year round means ensuring workplaces are healthy and safe, and if a worker is injured, they receive the best possible support to return to work.From now until the end of the year, businesses can invest in their most valued assets, their workers, by getting involved in events that provide practical advice to immediately start improving health and safety, or injury rehabilitation and return to work outcomes in the workplace.

Julie and Don Sager are safety advocates. At the age of 25, their son Adam died from mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease). Tragically, Adam was unknowingly exposed to asbestos dust when he was 18 months old. Now Julie and Don visit businesses across the state to educate people about the risk of exposure to asbestos.

“Before you disturb any building material, especially in

homes built before 1990, check whether it is likely to contain asbestos,” said Julie“WeSager.couldn’t save Adam’s life, but we hope you can save your child’s life.” The Sagers can come to your workplace and share their story, encouraging workers to make asbestos and general workplace safety a priority, and to highlight the personal impacts that an incident can have on workers and theirOtherfamilies.highlights

on the WHSQ calendar for the rest of 2022 include Work Well Conference and Breakfast Forums and the free Work Well 365 Speaker Series events.

Work Well Breakfast Forums

• 22 September – Rockhampton

• 2 November – Mackay Work Well Conference

• 24 October – Brisbane

Work Well 365 Speaker Series –

• 15 September – 11am – 12pm – Can you afford not to be using technology to manage work health and safety and injury recovery? –Greg Toner

• 18 October – 2-3pm – How effective workplace consultation, representation and participation can improve your health and safety outcomes – Jodie Deakes and guest industry panel

• 25 October – 10-11am – Rehabilitation and return to work plans for psychological injuries – Julia Bunn

Visit month-2022www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/resources/campaigns/safe-work-toregister.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Safety Advocates

Don and Julie Sager

DECEMBER

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Monday

John McConaghie

9 April 1940 – 30 May 2022

John McConaghie was no more and no less remarkable than the next man—or so he thought. He considered himself an ordinary bloke. But there were times when, from his son’s point of view, he was just a bit more than that, times when he was extraordinary. As it should be.

I think that most people who knew him would consider John, (Johnny Mack, JB, or Macka), an interesting fellow. The eldest of five children born to Joe and Marion McConaghie, he left school at 14 to become an apprentice plumber, rising to plumbing works foreman before leaving to start his own business in the late 1960s.

John joined Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) in April 1991. Bob Kimlin said that when he first met him, John had said that MPAQ was a great support to him in his business life. He was coerced into joining by the late Bob Gospher, of Gospher Gophers, and he was ever so grateful in taking up Mr Gospher.

“When I was on a President’s tour with the then MPAQ Executive Director, Adrian Hart, John was Chairman of the Cairns division. He was such a particular and caring guy that he wouldn’t leave us in the Cairns area until we were safely back at our hotel as he was the driver. Then John had to drive an hour and a half back to his home in Atherton at some late time of the night. That’s just the way John was: always looking after everybody,” Bob Kimlin said.

It’s fair to say, John was no entrepreneur, but he ran his business for forty years his way, and the range of work coming out of that little shed on Herberton Road was pretty impressive. He was also generous with his equally impressive knowledge, which he would pass on to anyone who was interested.

Everything from repaired kettles to full scale irrigation and mining plants rolled out of that workshop and those jobs remain as his legacy across north Queensland and beyond. Everything had to be neat but not gaudy and engineered beyond the point of basic requirement.

If the job demanded four bolts, well you got six. Perhaps this was in keeping with his Irish heritage – to be sure, to be sure. I think it was because John was simply a Whilstperfectionist.notagreatbusinessman, John was a great tradesman with great principles. He came from a time when a man’s word was his bond and lifetime relationships were sealed on a handshake. John loved his wife and family, and they certainly look back on times together with great fondness.

In the end, John was just a red dirt boy, who married a red dirt girl, and made a life in the red dirt town.

The Association extends sympathy to John’s family.

Written by Peter McConaghie and Bob Kimlin, MPAQ Trustee

Eunice Joy Wyllie

December 1922 – July 2022

Only more senior MPAQ members would be aware of JR Wyllie & Sons Pty Ltd of the Brisbane suburb of Albion. In their heyday they were the largest plumbing contractors in the southern hemisphere employing up to 350 staff with branches and depots throughout Queensland, Northern Territory and New JamesGuinea.RossWyllie

began his plumbing career as an apprentice in 1875 to Hiram Wakefield, our Founding President. In 1897 he commenced his own business that would continue to grow and flourish for three generations until it sadly became victim to an unsolicited takeover of by a linked public company in 1979.

Jim Wyllie commenced his apprenticeship with the firm in 1941 then served with the RAAF No 51 Squadron in England in World War 2. It was when he was serving his country, he met Eunice Joy North of Buckinghamshire. It was “love at first sight” and they were engaged six weeks later, knowing she would have to leave her family behind. She had to then spend three years waiting in line behind the returning Australian troops before boarding a ship to Australia.In1948Eunice

arrived in Sydney on a Saturday then married Jim on the Wednesday, commencing a long and harmonious life together.

Jim was a solid contributor to this Association serving nineteen years on our State Council including President (1959-60), Trustee for thirteen years (1976-88) and honored with Life Membership in 1978. Eunice supported Jim in his MPAQ, church and community activities.

She had a strong interest in the arts, music, theatre, books and poetry. On the practical side, she delved into ceramics, china painting, copperwork and some carpentry. Once she even received a lathe from her husband for a wedding anniversary present.

After Jim’s passing in 2002, Eunice kept in touch with MPAQ until entering her nursing Presidenthome.Kent

Vickers and I represented the Association at her funeral.

Eunice Wyllie was one of the most gracious ladies I have ever met.

The Association passes on its condolences to son, Freeman James Ross, and daughter, Linda Elizabeth and their extended families.

Written by Bruce Wallace, MPAQ Honorary Historian.

Eunice and Jim

AK PLUMBING & DRAINAGE REACHES 10 YEAR MILESTONE

AK Plumbing & Drainage was founded by Alex Arkadieff in 2008; however, Alex was a sole trader for 14 years before this.

The company used to do maintenance and new housing, but now specialises just in new houseWheninstallations.Alexwasan apprentice, he achieved the highest marks in modules three, four, and five at Yeronga College and won the Brisbane Regional Work Skills competition, which resulted in going to the Nationals in Sydney where, as Alex quotes “I got my arse whipped thanks to Bill Watson who had me on earthen wear drainage for the two months before the competition – sorry Bill”.

The plumbing industry has changed a lot over the years—mainly there is so much more legislation and red tape now! Being a member of MPAQ, and the assistance provided, is very helpful in mining your way through all this, as well as all the other benefits they offer. Alex regrets joining only 10 years ago and said he should have done this as soon as he got his plumbing licence.

Congratulations to Alex and his team on reaching this milestone!

ERROL SCAMMELLS YEARS WITH MPAQ

Errol started his business in 1970 after only ever working for one employer, focusing on new homes, six pack units, and maintenance.

Over the years Errol has witnessed great progression in the industry, including improved products, material, and saving time.

The plumbing industry introduced Errol to many great people. “We had great hardware store meet ups. Yes, we were competing against each other, but we still got on, there was never any aggression. There was a great comradery between us,” Errol said.

“Sometimes it was hard if you didn’t know your builders well. There was always the risk of someone going down and owing you money. Many times, in situations where you’d be asked to go on to another job before finishing jobs, late payments would blow out. So many different stages and so many trips back and forward, from rough ins, to gutters, it could be hard to get out from under them. It was not uncommon to do three houses a day, and there were no deposits back then or stage payments. A lot of times you didn’t get paid until the job was finished.”

Errol put through two apprentices and engaging labourers. He enjoyed the maintenance side of plumbing, as he met some great people. “Some you’d dread doing work for but most were great,” he said.

Errol said that his MPAQ membership helped significantly, highlighting one occasion when MPAQ helped with a complaint he got into with a manufacturer, which resulted in a good“Weoutcome.hadthe networking with MPAQ and the golf club, and I still have the Wichetty prize and trophy today”.

Congratulations to Errol on his 50-year milestone! MPAQ MEMBERS 10

Who founded the company and when?

Studor was founded by Sture and Doris Ericson in 1975. This was after Sture applied for the patent on the first Air Admittance Valve invented, which he called the Bjare valve in 1973.

How has the company changed over the years?

Studor has grown from a small husband and wife business into a global leader in venting technology. What does your company specialise in?

Studor specialises in venting technology, such as Air Admittance Valves and Pressure Attenuators, which are used to help eliminate vent piping as well as reducing vent terminations.

What have been the company’s major highlights?

Global acceptance of our products has always been a highlight for Studor. Locally, here in Australia, the addition of AAVs and Pressure Attenuators into AS 3500.2 was a key development as it was the first standard globally to include such products; this was seen as a positive step forward for both Studor and the Australian plumbing industry.

Has the company/staff won any awards?

Knowing we have helped shape the construction industry and made a positive change to plumbing globally is reward enough.

How many people work at the company now?

With the sale of Studor to IPS Corp in the USA and Aliaxis in Europe, as well as distributors located in countries around the world, the numbers have grown considerably.

How do you feel the industry has changed over the years?

With the advent of SARS, MERS, and more recently COVID 19, people have become more aware of how important plumbing is in public health and safety. New products, materials, and methods combined with evolving standards is helping plumbers achieve outcomes that were never thought possible years ago.

How has your subscription to MPAQ helped the business over the years?

It has given Studor the ability to reach more Queensland plumbers, helping increase brand awareness and product knowledge. It has also provided the opportunity to be a voice that is helping to positively shape the industry as a whole.

What are your future goals for the company?

To continue doing what we do best: provide plumbers with best quality products and advice, which is helping them provide cost effective, compliant, and efficient solutions to their clients.

Thank you to Studor for their support over the last ten years!

Penny Cornah, MPAQ Executive Director and Grant Weymouth, Studor Australia Pty Ltd

MEET THE TEAM

Ashleigh Stonehewer Member Services Manager

Ashleigh has been with MPAQ since 2016, working across the marketing and membership departments. As the Member Services Manager, Ashleigh leads our membership and marketing team to ensure that members are experiencing real value to set their businesses apart from the rest of the industry. Ashleigh is also the editor of the Master Plumber magazine and is passionate about sharing stories that celebrate our members’ experiences and successes.

Terri McIntyre Member Services Coordinator

Terri has been with MPAQ since June 2021. She has extensive experience and has worked in various membership roles for the past seven years, mainly focused on non-for-profit organisations. As the Membership Services Coordinator, Terri offers support services to our members and the membership team. She is also responsible for all membership renewals and keeping our data system and records up to date.

MEMBER BENEFITS

SAVE BIG ON HEALTH INSURANCE WITH BUPA

Nothing is more important to Bupa than providing its members with quality corporate health insurance. That’s why they’ve teamed up with MPAQ so you can access a range of health and wellness services from just $20.35 per week.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW SPECIALISTS

Cornwalls Law is offering MPAQ Contracting members a free debt recovery letter, a 20 min. complimentary legal consultation, and a fixed fee offer for companies that purchase an MPAQ Contract that requires adapting.

Jason Searle Sales

SpecialistMembershipand

Jason has been working for the Association since 2017 and is based in Bundaberg; however, he looks after our members from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Jason has nearly 30 years’ experience working in the construction industry, combined with business studies from QUT, which assists him with relating to MPAQ’s members and understanding the challenges they face. Jason finds helping our members succeed in their business both professionally and personally rewarding.

Leah Govorko Sales and Membership Specialist

Leah has been with MPAQ since 2018 and is based in Brisbane, looking after our members in South East Queensland and Toowoomba. Leah has a high level of customer service through her past work experience and business studies, and she enjoys looking at ways to provide quality assurance and continuous improvement. Leah also has a focus on health and safety in construction and strives to provide the best outcomes for our members.

STREAMLINE AND AUTOMATE YOUR BUSINESS

Modus Operandi works exclusively with trades businesses to streamline and automate operations by providing an end-to-end business solution. Members receive a complimentary scoping call and discounted consultations

EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS PRICING FOR YOUR OFFICE

Officeworks is offering MPAQ members exclusive discounts on selected products. All you need to do is either sign up or log in to an Officeworks 30 Day Business Account and the discounts will be automatically applied.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

MILESTONE MEMBERS

NAME COMPANY

DIVISION MILESTONE

Hannah Hansen GWA Group Brisbane North 50

Graeme Twaddell Everything Water Australia Brisbane South 50

Mora Harris Everhard Industries Pty Ltd Brisbane North 50

Steven Knapman S & IE Knapman Mackay 40

John Wenke Gem Plumbing (Qld) Pty Ltd Central Highlands 40

Michael Torrisi MWF Plumbing Country 40

David Spratt Spratt Plumbing Services Brisbane South 30

Kevin Wright Kevin Wright Brisbane South 30

Allan Christian Christian’s Plumbing Central Highlands 30

Gerard Irwin Gerard Irwin Central 25

Con McMonagle MTC Gas Australia Pty Ltd Brisbane North 25

Darryl Drake Comtech Plumbing Brisbane South 25

David Vermeer Aqua7 Bathrooms Brisbane North 20

Gino Fornataro Suburban Plumbing Brisbane North 20

Wayne Currie City Country MaintenancePlumbing Brisbane North 15

Costa Gerolimos KML Plumbing Services Pty Ltd Gold Coast 15

Anthony Wright SkillSmart Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane South 15

Glenn Ensor CBS Plumbing (Qld) Pty Ltd Brisbane North 15

Keiron Smith K R Smith Plumbing Services Ipswich 15

Mark Foster Coastside Plumbing & Maintenance Pty Ltd Gold Coast 15

Pat Dugger Pat Duggar Brisbane South 15

Damian Impey Cooloola Plumbing & Gas Solutions Sunshine Coast 10

Gloria Hawthorne Ecosafe Wastewater Treatment Brisbane North 10

Sam Kruger Shore (QLD) Pty Ltd Gold Coast 10

Daniel Tomekovic Sandy Straits Plumbing Pty Ltd Fraser Coast 10

David James David James Fraser Coast 10

Simon Wise Wise Plumbing and Gas Services Pty Ltd Brisbane South 10

NAME COMPANY

DIVISION MILESTONE

Justin Geale Boone and Willard Qld Pty Ltd Brisbane South 10

Malcolm Coleman Malcolm Coleman Brisbane South 10

Kevin Carmichael Carmichael Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane North 10

Keith Craig Keith Craig Brisbane North 10

Dave Pugh CVSG Asset Services Pty Ltd Brisbane North 10

Jamie Stanford Stanford Plumbing and Gas Country 10

Bruce Barry Edmonton Plumbing Far North Qld 10

Jim Quinn CIVEO Mackay 10

Jacob White A-Tech Industries Pty Ltd Brisbane South 5

Tim Brunner T.J.B. Plumbing & Refrigeration Toowoomba 5

Morgan Harvey Tradewinds Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane South 5

Michael Jarvis JC Plumbing and Gas Services Pty Ltd Sunshine Coast 5

Leon Pettet Leon Pettet Plumbing Pty Ltd Toowoomba 5

Geoffrey Sawyer Sawyer Plumbing Brisbane North 5

Andrew O’Toole OTC Plumbing & Gas Brisbane South 5 Kwangkil Park P K Plumbing Brisbane South 5

Danny White Pipe Zone Plumbing and Drainage Contractors Gold Coast 5

Jenny Gill Busy At Work Gold Coast 5

Corey Jennings Code Certified Plumbers North Qld 5

Simon Shaw Simon The Plumber Sunshine Coast 5

Patrick Fuller Jabiru Plumbing Services Pty Ltd Brisbane North 5

Thomas Daniell Eazyflow Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd Brisbane North 5

Jay Roll J R Plumbing and Gas Far North Qld 5

Dean Beutel U Beut Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane South 5

Nathan Bellshaw Redshaw Plumbing & Drainage Toowoomba 5

Simon Gardiner Oz Plumbing and Gas Brisbane North 5

Steve Demeter Sunstar Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane North 5

Errol Scammells

John and Jason Wenke Gem Plumbing (QLD)

Stephen Fluerty and Penny Cornah MPAQ Executive Director

Jason Searle, MPAQ Sales and Membership Speacialist, and Rob Weaver Rob Weaver Plumbing Services

David Rizk Plumbing Solutions

Angela Arkadieff, Alex Arkadieff and Margaret Hastie Plumbing and Drainage

Karen and Allan Christian Christian’s Plumbing

Clifford and Relma Tucker Cliff Tucker Plumbing

Jack and Craig Nixon, Nixon Plumbing Pty Ltd

Bede McNamara Plumbing

Col Baldock Baldocks Plumbing Service Pty Ltd

Shane Fermor Fermor Plumbing Service

Daniel Tomekovic Sandy Straits

Peter

Leo Somerwil, Online Plumbing Services, and Ernie Kretschmer, MPAQ Deputy Executive Director

Carl Milford, Nardia Plumbing, and Ernie Kretschmer, Deputy Executive Director

NAME COMPANY

Jason Charles JLC Plumbing

DIVISION

Far North QLD

Tyler Kowalski TYKO Plumbing Far North QLD

Clinton Butler Pure Hydrogen Operations Pty Ltd Outside QLD

Conor Swinton High Mark Group Pty Ltd Toowoomba

Shannon Mccullagh Pinnacle Plumbing and Wastewater Toowoomba

Michael Poynton Flow Rite Plumbing & Hot Water Brisbane South

Jaysen Leong Plumbcore (Aust) Pty Ltd Brisbane North

Simon Rames Waterbank Tanks and Plumbing Sunshine Coast

Ben Cocker Drew Built Homes and Construction Pty Ltd Brisbane South

Bryn Gilbert Grant BCV Plumbing Gold Coast

Peter Jenkin Swell Plumbing and Drainage Bundaberg

Dean Eenjes My Gas Plumber Brisbane North

Justin Thomas J T Plumbing Solutions Sunshine Coast

Davide Pili D.A. Pili Plumbing Pty Ltd Brisbane North

Callum Beard Callum Beard Plumbing Toowoomba

Neil Grunsell Plumbing Bros Caboolture Brisbane North

Sean Mason Combined Plumbing & Gas Bundaberg

Ben Kiddle BJK Plumbing Pty Ltd Gold Coast

Ben Job PPSQ Pty Ltd Gold Coast

Thomas Cretney Cretney Plumbing Sunshine Coast

Christopher Wood CWP Plumbing & Gas Brisbane North

NAME COMPANY

DIVISION

Connor Mattsson CSM Contracting Pty Ltd Central

John Antony Plumbing HQ services Brisbane North

Peter Somerville Peter Somerville Sunshine Coast

Travis McMahon TM Plumbing & Gas Central

Marty Cavanagh Ezaflow Plumbing Solutions Gold Coast

Joseph Damms On Tap Plumbing and Gas Services Brisbane North

Lachlan Loft Maryborough District Plumbing Fraser Coast

Iain Tweddle Iain Tweddle Gold Coast

Michael Spragg O’Brien Plumbing Gumdale Brisbane South

Jimmi Keller Progressive Plumbing & Hot Water Sunshine Coast

Paul Hayes Hayes Plumbing QLD Brisbane North

Darcy Knauth DAK’s Plumbing & Gas Pittsworth Pty Ltd Toowoomba

Jake Sullivan Sullivan Plumbing Toowoomba

Aidan Leet Aidan Leet Toowoomba

Corey Robinson Mission Plumbing & Drainage Gold Coast

Travis Wearne Seven Plumbing and Property Developments Pty Ltd Gold Coast

Kallam Oates KJO Plumbing & Gas Far North QLD

Darren Lenoy Kuburu Plumbing Pty Ltd North Qld

Stephen Podd Steven Podd Fraser Coast

Lachlan Bell Bells Boys Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd Brisbane South

Platinum Corporate Supporters

Reliance Worldwide Corporation 07 3018 3440

The Service Trades College Australia 07 3255 5698

Toyota 1800 679 247

Tradelink 1800 758 624

WFI Insurance 1300 934 934

Gold Corporate Supporters

Austbrokers Comsure Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd 07 3434 7800

Australian Valve Group 07 3801 8384

AustWorld 1300 780 430

BUSSQ Pty Ltd 07 3369 1111

Caroma Industries Ltd 13 14 16

Geberit Pty Ltd 02 9889 7866

Kembla 07 3868 7888

Plumbing Plus Bathroom Kitchen Laundry Pty Ltd 03 9600 1899

Rheem Australia Pty Ltd 07 3412 9293

simPRO Software Pty Ltd 1300 139 467

Zip Heaters (Aust) Pty Ltd 02 9796 3100

Silver Corporate Supporters

Construction Skills Queensland 1800 798 488

Halgan Pty Ltd 07 3208 8339

Position Partners Pty Ltd 1300 867 266 Reece 03 9274 0000

Corporate Supporters

Advanced Enviro-Septic 07 5474 4055

AiiMS 1300 641 849

Aqua Cooler Pty Ltd 0421 246 504

Aquacure Water Treatment Pty Ltd 0732776696

Aquaknect 07 3805 3800

Aquatech Solar Technologies Pty Ltd 07 5520 6701

Ascot Pipe Relining 0428 037 358

AusPress Systems Pty Ltd 1300 287 773

Australian Gas Networks 1300 001 001

Australian Industry Trade College Gold Coast www.aitc.qld.edu.au

Australian Pump Industries Pty Ltd 02 8865 3500

Before You Dig Australia Ltd 1300 329 375

Bermad Water Technologies 03 9464 2374

Brand Hero 07 3881 3211

Bretts Trade Plumbing Supplies 07 3203 2105

Busy At Work 13 28 79

Cal Pacific 0447 465 688

Chantal Gerardy 0400 107 706

Con-Serv Corporation Australia Pty Ltd 07 3630 5744

Cornwalls Law + More 07 3223 5900

CrewTraka 03 8888 6032

Decina Bathroomware Pty Ltd 07 3271 1944

Elson Australasia Pty Ltd 02 9625 7899

Emerson Valvcheq Backflow 07 3260 2555

Enware Australia Pty Ltd 02 8556 4000

Everhard Industries Pty Ltd 131 926

Fair Water Meters 1300 324 701

Finlease 07 3324 2655

Global Roto-Moulding Pty Ltd 07 4697 7099

Gould Instruments 07 4779 6750

Groundplan Software 07 3062 7737

Handford Virtual Services 0487 000 557

Hilti (Aust) Pty Ltd 131 292

InSinkErator 0447 886 648

Level Group Australia 02 8904 0859

Lifestyle Tradie Group Pty Ltd 1800 704 822

Mascot Engineering Group 1300 885 295

Modus Operandi 0421 399 107

Ozzi Kleen 07 5459 4900

Payright 1300 338 496

Plastec Australia Pty Ltd 0754134444

Plumbers’ Supplies Co-Operative Limited 02 8118 6000

Plumbing Apprentices Queensland 07 3273 0800

Plumbspec 0423 563 030

Podium 0416 705 584

Porters 07 4967 3333

Position Partners Pty Ltd 0409 074 201

PROTRADE United 1300 767 774

Pure Hydrogen Operations Pty Ltd 02 9955 4008

QLeave 1300 753 283

QUT Facilities Management 07 3188 2331

Rain Harvesting 07 3248 9600

RBM Systems Pty Ltd 0435 217 237

Rehau Pty Ltd 07 5527 1833

Ridge Tool (Aust) Pty Ltd 03 9930 7000

Rinnai 07 3137 6600

Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers 07 3009 8444

Samios 07 3907 8399

SFA Australia Pty Ltd 1300 554 779

Shower Sealed Pty Ltd 1300 519 133

Snap Fire Systems Pty Ltd 07 3348 9417

SolarEast Australasia Pty Ltd 1300668886

Specialised Plumbing Centre 07 3862 1166

Stiebel Eltron (Aust) Pty Ltd 1800 153 351

Stoddart 07 3440 7600

Storm Plastics Pty Ltd 08 8374 3277

Stratco (Qld) Pty Ltd 07 3451 4444

Studor Australia Pty Ltd 1300 551 519

TAFE Queensland 07 3244 0209

Taylex Australia Pty Ltd 07 3441 5200

The Bidet Shop 07 5591 7744

The Couta Group Pty Ltd 03 8405 3386

The Shower Repair Centre 1300 888 806

The Wondercap Company Pty Ltd 07 5539 3665

Totally Workwear 07 3249 4000

Tradie Bookkeeping Solutions 0468944130

Tradie Finance 1300 391 390

Troy Legal 07 3012 6657

Valves R Us 07 3865 1488

Vinidex Pty Ltd 07 3277 2822

Wilo Australia Pty Ltd 07 3907 6900

Xact Accounting 1300 233 723

Zetco Valves Pty Ltd 02 9516 1336

Associate Councils

Brisbane City Council 07 3403 8888

Bundaberg Regional Council 07 4130 4814

Gympie Regional Council 1300 307 800

Isaac Regional Council 07 4964 5400

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council 07 4083 7100

Livingstone Shire Council (LSC) 07 4913 5000

Logan City Council 07 3412 3412

Mackay Regional Council 1300 622 529

Mareeba Shire Council 07 4086 4720

Moreton Bay Regional Council 07 3205 0555

Mount Isa City Council 07 4747 3200

Quilpie Shire Council 07 4656 0500

Rockhampton Regional Council 07 4932 9000

Southern Downs Regional Council 1300 697 372

Sunshine Coast Regional Council 07 5420 8618

Toowoomba Regional Council 07 4688 6764

Townsville City Council 13 48 10