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Editor’s Note
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Perspective
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President’s Message
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MPAQ Member Benefits
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Industry News: Award Wages to Increase by 3.3% Queensland Home Warranty Scheme Premiums MPAQ’s New Look Building
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Hydraulic Consultants: Improving the Compliance Assessment Process Form 4 or Form 1 for Trade Waste?
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Technical: Removing Heatpumps
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Technical: QBCC Audits Plumbing and Fire Protection Workers in Rocky
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Feature: It’s Time to Say No to Non Conforming Products
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Technical: Drainage Systems and Compliance of Regulations
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Gas: Individual Type A Gas Device Approval Scheme
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Apprentices: Apprentices Must Get Licensed After Their Apprenticeship
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Business: Secure Your Virtual Business
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Legal: Domestic Plumbing: Are You Charging the Right Deposit?
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Legal: Adjudicatons, Unfair Contracts and Much More
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Lifestyle: Queensland’s Best Pies
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Health: Live Healthy, Live Well
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50 Year Flashback
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Training Calendar
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What the Flush
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Events: Toowoomba and Cairns Breakfast Expos & Golf Days
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Events Calendar
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Membership: New Members and Milestones Achievements
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New Products
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Corporate Supporters
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The Supporters of Our Industry
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PUBLISHED BY Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland: 243 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge Q 4110 P: 07 3273 0800 F: 07 3273 0873 E: info@mpaq.com.au W: www.mpaq.com.au
THE TEAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Penny Cornah P: 07 3273 0800 E: penny.cornah@mpaq.com.au EDITOR & ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Lisa Hilton P: 07 3273 0800 E: lisa.hilton@mpaq.com.au PRINT & DESIGN Foyer Printing P: 07 5598 1005 E: info@foyerprinting.com.au
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEMBERS A Chapman, B McGrath OAM, T Morris, D Powell, B Wallace, R Weaver, M Wilshere DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the MPAQ, nor does the MPAQ guarantee the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers or accepts responsibility for statements they may express in this publication. The MPAQ does not accept liability to advertisers, which may be held contrary to the Trade Practices Act 1974. The MPAQ reserves the right to refuse, cancel, amend or suspend any advertisements or inserts without reason.
Editor’s Note
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JULY / AUGUST 2017
Lisa Hilton Editor
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elcome to the July/August 2017 edition of the Master Plumber Magazine!
The second half of the year is here… how many days until Christmas? July is one of the best months of the year, because it’s the time of year we run our Plumbing & Gas Industry Awards dinner. The amount of time and effort put into this event is phenomenal, not only from the Events and Communications team, but also the rest of the MPAQ office, the sponsors, judges and various other people. The event is such a good cause though, it’s exciting to see people in our industry win something of significance, to have some form of recognition for how great they are. If you’re coming along, I hope to see you there. If you aren’t coming yet, you should! So far this year, the Events team have run 17 events, with 14 left to go. We’ve covered Brisbane, Toowoomba, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast so far, and we’re recharging our batteries in preparation for the rest of the year. As our Treasurer, Mr Salmon says, “Our focus is as clear as potable water.” All the hard work that goes into these events is worth it when we get to meet people from the industry all over the state, who express their gratitude for our visits. Most notably for me was the Mackay Bowls Day – thanks Dave for the ride to the airport! Launched in June was MPAQ’s Toolbox Rewards for Contracting Members. What’s cool about this new initiative is that the MPAQ staff also got to sign up with an account. I save about $50 a month on my groceries at Woolies, which equates to over $600 a year. That’s a new pair of heels, and the Mimco handbag I’ve been wanting for months! I also bought my Dad a new BBQ for Father’s Day in September (if you’re reading this Dad, look away. Also, brownie points to me for being so organised). Using my highly advanced negotiating skills, I managed to bargain a sweet deal at BBQ’s Galore. Then to top it off, I bought a voucher from the MPAQ Toolbox Rewards and saved another $65. If you’re a bargain hunter and love saving money, I’d strongly suggest you sign up. You get points for how much you spend as well, like your frequent flyers. It’s a win, win! Further info is on page 8 on how you can sign up. Good luck to everyone going into the new financial year, I hope you see out these coming months with many successes! Congratulations to those reaching milestones and welcome to our new members in this edition. Hope I see you out and about.
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Perspective Penny Cornah
Executive Director 2017 – 2018 State Budget
Small Business
he 2017- 2018 Queensland State Budget was released on Tuesday 14 June with a theme of ‘Jobs for Queensland’. The Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment delivered the Palaszcuk Government’s third budget. Jobs, supporting the regions, infrastructure and household bills are the focus for the 2017- 2018 budget, which also focuses on paying down debt and improving business confidence.
The government is contributing to the successful initiative of raising the payroll tax rebate for apprentices and trainees from 25% to 50%. Employers who hire apprentices will receive a payroll tax rebate of 50% on their wages in addition to their wages being exempt from payroll tax until 30 June 2018. The rebate will be used as an offset against payroll tax payable on the wages of other employees, and will enable Queensland to continue developing a highly skilled workforce into the future.
Of particular interest to the building and construction industry is the Housing Strategy which promises to boost construction across the state with 4,000 new social housing dwellings planned for the next five years, six hundred of which will be built in the first year. As part of the Strategy there is also a commitment to unlocking government land and working with the private sector to deliver more housing.
Advancing Small Business Queensland Strategy 2016 – 2020, was launched in 2016 and is continuing to create an environment for small business to flourish, including being a strong advocate for small business, simplifying service delivery and connecting small businesses to opportunities.
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Jobs Unemployment rate of 6.25 per cent to continue this year, falling slightly to 6 per cent from 2018 – 2019 Public service to grow at higher than population growth, about 1.7 per cent a year $77.5 million for Back to Work program, including expanding to the southeast $60 million boost to Skilling Queenslanders for Work program
Infrastructure
$42.75 billion capital works program
$150 million for transmission line to connect renewable energy projects in the north $200 million for hydro-electric power station at Burdekin Falls Dam
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$1.8 billion for 5,500 social housing and affordable homes over next decade
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Extra $2 billion for Brisbane’s $5.4 billion Cross River Rail and commitment to fully fund it
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$225 million to improve Townsville water security $176 million for Cairns Convention Centre expansion
Health
$16.6 billion total budget
$916 million for investment in health facilities and infrastructure Proposed redevelopments at Logan, Caboolture and Ipswich hospitals $69 million for new adolescent mental health facility at Prince Charles Hospital to replace the closed Barrett Centre $1.8 billion for disability services, including $549 million to continue the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Cost of Living Fees and charges like car registration to rise by 3.5 per cent in 2017- 2018, but then capped to inflation after that $20,000 First Home Owners Grant extended by six months until December $770 million to fund Solar Bonus Scheme to cap power price rises in regional Queensland
$400 million increase to concessions
For further information about the state budget, visit www.budget.qld.gov.au. If you would like to contact me please do so on 07 3273 0800 or via email penny.cornah@mpaq.com.au.
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t would seem we may well be going to the polls again before the year is out to vote in a State election. Nothing is certain but that seems to be the scuttlebutt going around. The very thought may well have some saying who cares? Well for one, I certainly do care. Not because I look forward to sitting in front of the tele on election night watching and listening to political commentary and all the political theatrics that go with it, but for what currently is on offer to the construction industry, as well as what has recently happened and what should be done about it. I am talking about two subjects that have far reaching implications and how they affect the community in general. They are security of payments and non-conforming products. Both of these topics have certainly been a discussion point in recent times and have been discussed in both Federal and State government arenas. Regardless of where your political elegances lie or where you operate in the construction sector or trades, you would have to agree that both of these topics in one way or another need improvement. I have written about and discussed the security of payments issue in previous ramblings, as recently as the last issue, so I wont rehash it again now, but SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE! Non-conforming products are just as big an issue and have the potential to be very deadly. How so you ask? Well here are two examples. Firstly, the Grenfell Tower blaze in London which happened in June this year. Lives were lost and there was a warning given about the potential and very real danger well before the fire. A very sad event indeed. Secondly, the new children’s hospital in WA where two very concerning situations have surfaced. Following water sampling, lead was found in the water supply within the building. Fingers are being pointed in the direction of possibly non-conforming products being used in the water services within the building. The other concern is that asbestos was apparently found in the ceiling tiles within the building. The tiles reportedly imported from china were asbestos free, as anything containing less than 5% asbestos is considered ‘asbestos free’. Now I ask you, would you send your sick child or grandchild to such a hospital? We are in the year 2017 not 1977. How do such things occur? I am a business owner and I am certainly focused on the profitability of my business, and no doubt the same goes for the builders of this new health care facility in Perth, but it would seem the focus has been taken to a new level without regard for the potential affect on the very community the facility is being built to serve.
I have a comment I wish to direct towards Federal and State politicians.
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“Have the courage and the fortitude to do something about these two very real issues!” If one of your family members was killed in the Grenfell Tower fire, you would certainly be motivated to do something about it. Any change regarding non-conforming products in the Federal arena directly affects policy related to the Free Trade Agreement currently in place, and consequently the sometimes dreaded term ‘The Global Economy’. My own views on this are: 1) We are not a dumping ground for product or dangerous material that we did away with decades ago. 2) Our local industry invests heavily to produce conforming fit for use products. The Free Trade Agreement should not be seen as an easy way for industry outside Australia to short step our standards and certification processes. 3) The health and wellbeing of the Australian community should always be put first and foremost. Now having said all that, I know the Palaszczuk government has an agenda to introduce policy to change the current issue on non-conforming products and security of payments, but I am doing my best here to remain apolitical. I have previously acknowledged the work being done by the Hon Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport for his work in this area and I do so again. Well done Sir. I am also trying to ignite a political debate on these two life affecting, physically and financially devastating topics. I urge everyone to consider these issues and talk to your local member, regardless of which political party you belong to. Ask them what they know of the issues and what, if anything, they are prepared to do about it. Judge for yourself whether they are genuine about it and make your own decision as to what you should do about it.
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embership of the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) gives you immediate access to a vast array of products and services to meet your plumbing, business and lifestyle needs. Let MPAQ show you how to take advantage of deals, special offers and savings, rather than letting them go down the drain!
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BUPA Private health insurance is made easy with Bupa. Weighing up one joining offer against another can be hard. So if you’re an MPAQ member, here’s a trick to keep up your sleeve: Bupa’s six weeks free cover offer is the equivalent of an 11.5% discount in the first year of membership. Now you know, you can make an even more informed choice about your health cover. Visit the Member Benefits page on the MPAQ Website, www.mpaq.com.au for more information.
Thrifty Thrifty knows that everyone’s rental needs are different. From the smallest economical car to the largest commercial truck or a great one way migration to getting to a business meeting on time, they have a variety of vehicles and options to help you. MPAQ members can get 10% off the best retail rate of the day, so if you need to rent a car, truck or van, Thrifty has you covered! Visit the Member Benefits page on the MPAQ Website, www.mpaq.com.au for more information.
MPAQ Toolbox Rewards MPAQ is immensely proud of a new initiative that truly rewards our valued contracting members! With the MPAQ Toolbox Rewards program, our members can save on every day purchases and general personal spending. They are entitled to utilise discounts at over 2,000 retailers across Australia, including Coles, Woolworths, BCF, Dan Murphy’s and more! This easy online tool will literally reward our members for the purchases they make every day. Visit the Member Benefits page on the MPAQ Website, www.mpaq.com.au for more information or to sign up. Call the MPAQ Membership Team on 07 3273 0800 for any questions or queries.
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The increase only applies to employees that get their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award or in some cases a registered agreement.
Any premium increases are regretted, however they are essential to ensure the continued sustainability of the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, which provides peace of mind to Queenslanders.
The new national minimum wage will be $694.90 per week or $18.29 per hour. The national minimum wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or agreement. The Fair Work Commission have issued draft determinations and orders about how this decision affects each modern award. MPAQ have issued the new wages information sheets for 2017 – 2018 on the MPAQ Website under Workplace Relations (www.mpaq.com.au). If you are unsure if your employees are covered by an award, please contact the MPAQ Workplace Relations team on 07 3273 0800 or email info@mpaq.com.au.
nsurance premiums for residential construction work in Queensland will increase by 3.5% from 1 July 2017.
The new premiums are payable on all contracts for residential construction work signed on or after 1 July 2017.
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Queensland Home Warranty Scheme Premiums
If you are negotiating a contract and are unsure when it might be agreed, QBCC suggests you advise the consumer of both amounts and the date the higher rate applies (1 July 2017). For further information or to view the new premium tables, visit qbcc.qld.gov.au or call 139 333.
MPAQ’s New Look Building
in Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge The MPAQ building was treated to a makeover recently, to ensure the premises is well maintained and professional looking, as we are a representation of our members. If you’re in the area, come take a look and pop in to say hi!
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Improving the Compliance Assessment Process T he compliance assessment and inspection process in Queensland maintains the highest standard of design and installation of plumbing systems in Australia. The system we have in this State is regularly held up by other States as a model they would aspire to. In saying this however, the system can be quite onerous and complicated, particularly for simple projects such as small tenancy fitouts. Changes in legislation in 2012 allowed for certain plumbing jobs to be completed under a Form 4, Notifiable Minor Work. This negates a full compliance assessment and helps to streamline the process for projects that meet the criteria. Most consultants saw this as a positive step, even though it probably cost them some of the design work that they had performed up to that time. However, the compliance assessment of plumbing designs, with all its positives, is also the cause of the most frustration for hydraulic consultants and their clients.
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Hydraulic consultants produce documentation that is coordinated and suitable for tender/construction, however to meet the overall design and construction program, they are generally required to submit drawings to Council as early as possible, in order to alleviate any delays to starting work on-site. The plumber/ drainer is normally one of the first trades on site to carry out in-ground drainage installations. This cannot begin unless a compliance permit has been issued by Council.
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Hydraulic consultants face the dilemma of needing to complete several tasks simultaneously, beginning with the approval of documentation and its lodgement to Council. While the compliance assessment is carried out, consultants continue to coordinate their designs with the design team and, following on those decisions, produce their tender documentation. Should they need to change their drawings substantially in this process, a revised application to Council may be necessary. The submission process has been made somewhat easier with most Councils, where they allow drawings to be
lodged electronically together with the relevant fees. These fees (aside from the plumbing inspection fees) are sometimes in excess of what the consultant is paid for completing their design documents (including any subsequent changes during the tender documentation process), particularly on larger projects. The compliance assessment carried out by Council can take weeks, provided Council do not find non-compliance issues or determine insufficient fees have been paid. If this is the case, an information request is issued and the process is halted until the item raised is addressed, delaying completion further. Issues that can sometimes catch the consultant out in this process are generally related to specific Council requirements that depart AS/NZS3500 and are, for whatever reason, undocumented by that Council. The most frustration however is after the compliance permit has been issued and the plumber has started the installation. Consultants are constantly faced with the Council inspectors defecting installations that comply with the approved drawings. This leads to claims of variations, delays on-site and embarrassment with their clients. Many consultants have lost clients on this issue. The Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants (AHSCA) finds that this particular issue is the cause of most complaints by consultants during their meetings. The question is constantly asked, “Why are we paying fees to Council for compliance assessments when the approved drawings are then not being honoured by them?” The fees paid to council for this assessment can be substantial and sometimes more than what consultants are paid to complete the design and documentation. The payment of these fees must then require Council to carry a thorough compliance assessment and not a cursory overview. We have a great system in Queensland, we just need to make it work as it was intended to. For further information, you can speak with the AHSCA on 07 3211 3262 or email ahsca@agendamanagement.com.au. Article written by Chris Tritton, AHSCA
Form 4 or Form 1 for Trade Waste? A
s a licensed plumber you should be aware of each water or sewer authority’s trade waste categorisations. For example, what is considered trade waste under one local authority may not be considered trade waste under another. Some of the below categories are sometimes found to have been installed under a Form 4, when they should have been installed under a Form 1: • • • • • • • • •
Bars Clubs (without cooking) Hairdressers Beauty Salons Veterinary Practices Community Halls Kitchens School Canteens Commercial Swimming Pool Backwashes Cooling Pits
If the client informs you that there is no trade waste (which they could be aware of because they have asked the local council if a grease arrestor needs to be installed) it doesn’t mean it can be under a Form 4 as opposed to being lodged and approved under a Form 1. For example, a hairdresser requires a trade waste licence but doesn’t require a grease arrestor, so it therefore requires a Form 1 to be submitted. Another item which may require a Form 1 to be submitted is anything that requires a cooling pit to cool the discharge before entering the sewer. For example, a tenancy that only washes kitchen utensils or new machine parts with water to remove the oil may be required to be submitted as a Form 1 due to the temperature of the water being discharged to sewer, even though no dangerous chemicals are being used and only very minor trace oil is being sent to the sewer. If in doubt, always ask your service provider, hydraulic consultant, the plumbing inspector or your local trade waste inspector for advice. After all, it is your licence on the line. For further information, contact the Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants (AHSCA) on 07 3211 3262 or email ahsca@agendamanagement.com.au. Article written by Justin Sweet, AHSCA
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hen a heatpump water heater is removed or replaced, what is being done with the old unit? A few members have posed the question to the MPAQ Technical Team on how to properly dispose of the refrigeration units that contain refrigerant gasses. Plumbers performing maintenance on water heaters often replace faulty or malfunctioning units. Disposing of the old unit has various options, as there is a scrap value if either you organise the disposal of the old steel/copper tank for your customer to the local scrap dealer or rubbish tip, or the owner may choose to dispose of it themselves. This isn’t a complicated job as most scrap merchants/rubbish tips will take the unit as is, although some will pay a higher scrap value if the case and insulation are removed from the tank prior to scrapping. All well and good for your average storage cylinder, but not so much with the average heatpump. Heatpumps are comprised of a storage cylinder and refrigeration unit. Some units are integral and some are split (remote) from the cylinder, either way, the refrigeration unit cannot just be dumped or scrapped whilst it contains the refrigerant gas. If the heat pump hot water system contains refrigerants which come under the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Tick Licence Scheme, then there is a legal obligation for this gas to be recovered by an appropriately licensed person through the ARC, before the systems are discarded/recycled, where there is a risk that the gas may be emitted. ARC encourages plumbers removing heatpumps to engage an appropriate ARC licensed person to recover the gas prior to disposal of the systems to landfill or a waste transfer station. Discharging fluorocarbon refrigerant is illegal under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 and potential penalties of up to $54,000 for individuals and $270,000 for corporations may apply.
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The recovery refrigerant from an end of life selfcontained hot water heat pump unit must be carried out by a person with a relevant Refrigerant Handling Licence issued by the ARC.
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This recovery can be carried by someone with either of the following Refrigerant Handling Licences: •
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There are several different types as detailed on the ARC website at: https://www.arctick.org/licensing/ licence-types/ For further information or Technical Advice, contact the MPAQ Technical Services team on 07 3273 0800.
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“Maintenance records for hydrant and sprinkler systems of largescale commercial buildings were also checked for compliance, in an effort to safeguard occupants and educate those responsible on their licensing requirements.” “Checks were undertaken to ensure building occupants are getting their fire safety installations, such as hydrants and sprinkler systems, maintained as often as required by law, and that such maintenance is being undertaken by appropriately licensed tradespeople.” “Over the course of these site visits, QBCC investigators found only one suspected case of unlicensed plumbing, drainage or fire protection work and are making further enquiries.”
“It also provided an opportunity to make owners of existing buildings aware of their lawful responsibilities in having fire safety installations, such as sprinklers, hydrants and hose reels regularly maintained, by an appropriately licensed fire protection tradesperson.”
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QBCC Assistant Commissioner, Esther Blest, said that QBCC investigators interviewed nine individuals from 13 building sites to ensure plumbers, drainers and fire protection workers on the job were appropriately licensed.
Ms Blest said that the proactive compliance activities were also an opportunity for onsite licensees of all trades to learn more about the stringent licensing requirements of plumbing, drainage and fire protection work.
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lumbing, drainage, hydrant and sprinkler systems were put to the test during a proactive audit of building and other highly populated sites in Rockhampton by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) on 26 - 27 April 2017.
She said that all building, plumbing and drainage work in Queensland must be carried out by a licensed person. This also applied to fire protection work.
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“The results are pleasing to see as unlicensed work is a significant issue for the building industry, particularly due to the serious risks defective and non-compliant plumbing, drainage and fire protection work pose for local communities and the workers themselves.”
Ms Blest said that the Service Trades Council was also in town during this period to meet with licensees, local government and other stakeholders, so they could find out first-hand about issues facing those working in the service trades in Rockhampton. “The STC also shared a wealth of information with licensees at an event on 27 April 2017. “This included an update on the QBCC’s new online lodgement system for notifiable work, Cyclone Debbie and flood recovery work, as well as things to remember when installing hot water systems and the supervision of building, plumbing and drainage work,” she said. Visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au for further information.
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he growing prevalence of non-conforming products in our industry is a major concern. It’s cases like the recent London tragedy that bring to light how important it is to ensure the products installed in our society are fit for purpose, and safe for use. In a report from The Guardian1, a leading Australian fire safety engineer has compared the task of removing flammable aluminium cladding from high-rise buildings in Australia (the same as the material blamed for the London disaster) to ridding the country of asbestos, saying it could affect tens of thousands of buildings. According to Safety Experts, Australian buildings have this material in thousands of structures across the country.
IT’S TIME TO SAY NO TO NONCONFORMING PRODUCTS
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Introduction of a New Amendment Bill
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On Thursday 25 June 2017, the Hon Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport introduced the Building and Construction Legislation (Non-conforming Building Products - Chain of Responsibility and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2017 into Parliament. The Bill has gone to the Public Works and Utilities Committee, where it is to report by 7 August 2017. The primary functions of the Bill are to: • Confer responsibilities on the building product supply chain participants that ensure a building
product, so far as reasonably practicable, is not a non-conforming building product. • Enable the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) to ensure buildings are safe and better align its powers with those of other Queensland safety regulators. • Facilitate safety on building and construction sites by requiring QBCC licensees to notify the QBCC about activities on a site that might present a work health and safety issue. • Require the QBCC to report to regulatory agencies about work health and safety issues, where there is a serious injury or death. • Enable the QBCC to enter into information sharing arrangements with other regulatory agencies, particularly in relation to work health and safety issues. • Widen grounds for the QBCC to take disciplinary action against a licensee, to include convictions relating to laws that can impact on health and safety or if the licensee’s work on a building site may have caused a death, grievous bodily harm, or a serious risk to the health or safety of a person.
The current responsibility for the use of non-conforming building products is placed solely with the installers and licensees of the QBCC. The proposals in the Bill will place this responsibility for the safety of building products and their use with participants along the supply chain, to ensure reasonable actions are undertaken so that building products are fit for the intended purpose, safe and that sufficient information is provided by participants to facilitate this outcome. The participants of the supply chain are defined as designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers. A non-conforming building product is defined in the Bill as a building product for an intended use: • If the association of the product with, or could be with, a building for the use is not or will not be safe, • If the association of the product with, or could be with, a building does not comply with the relevant regulatory provisions, or • If the product does not perform, or is not capable of performing, for the use to the standard it is represented to perform.
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Powers after entry will also allow an inspector to search an entered place and search for or seize documents and other evidence of offences, as well as non-conforming building products and dangerous places. They will also be empowered to direct and even undertake remedial action to make a place safe in emergency situations. Safeguards have been included and these powers are generally similar to those provided for under similar safety legislation. The powers will allow QBCC inspectors to effectively discharge their responsibilities as a safety regulator.
Enforcement Provisions
Additional Inclusions In addition, the Bill: • Amends the QBCC Act to provide a positive obligation on QBCC licensees to notify the QBCC about any activity on a site that might present a work health safety issue. • Provides in the QBCC Act that QBCC licensees have a positive obligation to notify the QBCC that if the licensee believes that a person has failed to comply with an order or notice issued by the Electrical Safety Office.
This will ensure compliance early in the supply chain, as well as maintain safety during the installation stage of a product’s life-cycle.
The Bill provides for enforcement provisions such as the acceptance and enforcement of undertakings relating to compliance with provisions, as well as appropriate penalties to establish a deterrent effect, allowing courts to apply meaningful and appropriate penalties and to emphasise to the community the seriousness of the offences under this legislation. The Bill also grants the Minister powers to issue a recall order and to publish a warning statement about a non-conforming building product. These powers are designed to raise public awareness of a non-conforming building product, enforce compliance by affected participants of the building product supply chain and withdraw a product or batch from the marketplace for safety reasons. These powers are intended to
• Amends the QBCC Act to enable the QBCC to enter into an information sharing arrangement with other regulatory agencies, in particular work health and safety regulators. Information can be shared if the information helps the QBCC or the other agency perform its functions or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of a person or property. • Amends the QBCC Act to provide a positive obligation on the QBCC to report to health and safety agencies about a notifiable incident. A notifiable incident is the death or serious injury to a person or an incident that exposes a person to risk of serious injury or illness.
• Expands the grounds upon which the QBCC may take disciplinary action against a licensee, or suspend or cancel a licence, to include where a licensee has been convicted of an offence relating to work health and safety laws or if the licensee’s work on a building site may have caused the death of a person, grievous bodily harm or a serious risk to the health or safety of a person. MPAQ has prepared a submission for the bill. For further information, please contact MPAQ on 07 3273 0800. References: 1. TheGuardian.com, London fire: flammable cladding on Australian buildings ‘is like the asbestos problem’, published 16 June 2017
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Generally speaking, the power to enter these places is limited to when the places are open for entry. Additionally, an inspector may only enter for a compliance purpose, and cannot enter any residence without a warrant or consent. These entry powers will allow QBCC inspectors to ensure compliance early in the supply chain as well as maintain safety during the installation stage of a product’s life-cycle. Without these powers, the QBCC will essentially remain limited to accessing building sites and focussing its investigatory capacity on building sites and licensees.
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The Bill provides for investigation powers for the QBCC to investigate and address instances of non-conforming building products. These powers include the power to enter places, both with consent and under a warrant. Entry may also be made outside these circumstances but is limited to public places, places of business of licensees, places of business of persons in the chain of responsibility for building products and building sites.
protect industry, workers, consumers, building residents and the community. The recall powers in particular are designed to protect building practitioners who, through no fault of their own, purchase a non-conforming building product. To provide redress in such situations, the recall order may state what a responsible person, such as a supplier, must do to recall the building product. This could include prescribing actions such as repairing a building product to render it conforming, replacing a nonconforming product with a conforming one or providing a refund.
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Drainage Systems and Compliance of Regulations P
lumbing and drainage have a number of important regulations to adhere to, without which, major problems can be caused for the projects they are integrated in. Minimum outlet size requirement is an important element of plumbing regulations as a surface drain with too small an outlet for wastewater will not be compliant. Load prescriptions are another vital aspect in construction standards related to surface drainage. For example, a surface drain with a pedestrian load classification could not be used for a project where the surface drain will be put under vehicle access – which varies from light to large vehicles. In such cases, even if the product itself is conforming, used in the wrong application, it will be deemed non-compliant and has the potential to jeopardise the entire project. Surface drainage systems should not only be able to withstand frequently occurring actions, but also ‘a number of extreme, but expected, events’.
to enable access for people with disabilities. In terms of surface drainage, this addresses a number of elements such as slip resistance. Systems can be designed to make areas completely accessible. For example, a threshold drain will assist in achieving compliance by ensuring there is no stepdown, creating a hidden water barrier between interior and exterior living areas.
Access and mobility is also integral to the success of surface drainage systems. The Australian Standard Design for access and mobility provides building professionals with the ‘minimum design requirements’ for new building work,
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Individual Type A Gas Device Approval Scheme A
ll Type A gas devices are natural gas or LP gas appliances used in domestic, recreational or light commercial areas that have an appliance badge. All Type A gas devices must be approved/certified by the Chief Inspector of the Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate, or by a person or body approved by the Chief Inspector. It is an offence under the Petroleum and Gas Act to operate a Type A Gas device in the absence of a Gas Safety Approval. The Queensland Gas Association (QGA) have an Individual Type A Gas Device Scheme, providing a cost effective and practical pathway for approval, allowing manufacturers and importers to produce or import one-off or low quantities of Type A gas devices. This ensures an acceptable level of safety while still allowing for market testing and gas device design innovation, without the financial burden of laboratory based type testing.
For individual Type A devices or one-off approvals, applications can be made through the QGA.* In order to be part of the safe future of Gas, it’s important to spread awareness of the Individual Type A Gas Device Approval Scheme. Further information is available on the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/ industry/building-construction/gas/approving-authorities Visit the Queensland Gas Association’s website, www.qga.org.au for further information regarding the Individual Type A Gas Scheme application process. As the voice of the gas industry within Queensland, they are continually advocating gas safety awareness. *Approvals made by the QGA approvers have no legal standing in another state or territory, unless the QGA scheme is recognised by the technical regulator of that jurisdiction. Article written and submitted by the Queensland Gas Association (QGA)
Certificate IV Gas Training Courses S tudents wishing to transition from an interim gas licence to a full gas licence in Queensland are required to complete four of the Certificate IV competencies while their interim gas licence is still valid. MPAQ is currently seeking expressions of interest for gas training courses.
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mployers need to be aware that when their plumbing and drainage apprentices complete their apprenticeship, they need to apply for a licence. Assistant Commissioner for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), Esther Blest, said it is unlawful for persons to continue to perform plumbing and drainage work without applying for a licence once they have completed their apprenticeship. “Unlicensed individuals face hefty fines of $1,219 per offence for carrying out plumbing and drainage work in Queensland, and so do the supervisor and the employer.” “A supervisor can wind up with multiple fines if they are supervising multiple unlicensed people, so it is in their best interest to make sure those working onsite are appropriately licensed,” she said. For more information on apprenticeships and getting licensed visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 139 333.
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It is time for businesses to realise the importance of having strong IT security, more than they probably already have.
t’s second nature for everyone to ensure that they have protected their business. Everyone locks up their business at the end of the day, and many people now have key codes as extra security. All business owners know the importance of securing their business, but do you know the importance of securing your business virtually?
• Use a reputable anti-virus software that is up-to-date (this will help to protect against spamware, viruses, and malicious mail) • Make sure you have regular and confirmed backups of your digital business data (this is critical to your business) There are a lot of companies out there that will give you good advice. It is important that you are getting the right advice from the right people. And remember: Google provides good information, but it isn’t as good as actual professional advice.
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Investing in digital protection will save your business. But how?
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Securing all aspects of your business will help you ensure the protection of your company, yourself and your employees. You wouldn’t leave your front door unlocked, so why leave your virtual door wide open? For further information, contact Vita Enterprise Solutions on 1300 139 310, visit www.vitaenterprisesolutions.com.au or email info@vitaenterprisesolutions.com.au. Article written by Ashleigh Stonehewer, MPAQ
Over the years, the progression of technology has demanded that businesses keep up with the times. This has meant that data and records have changed from paper to digital, banking is managed online rather than in person, and private information is encrypted digitally for safe-keeping. However, the reality of this virtual business world in which we all now work is that as technology for our business uses grows, there are also people developing new technology that threatens the security of companies at the expense of honest, hardworking people. What a lot of small and medium size businesses fail to realise is that it is not just large companies at risk of a cyber scam or crime. Time poor and sometimes non-the wiser, these business are just as at risk of an attack. The most valuable assets within a company are no longer the physical, but rather the virtual.
How is your business at risk? The types of digital security breaches that can occur include: • Malware (software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain authorised access to a computer system), which can be attached as malicious email attachments, most common to small and medium businesses • Stolen and/or weak passwords • Hacking (gaining unauthorised access to a computer or system; this can be achieved from a remote location or in person) Recently the world has been under attack from malicious software called ransomware, such as Crypto and WannaCry; this type of attack blocks access to the victim’s data or threatens to publish or delete it until a ransom is paid. Ransomware can kill or seriously impact a business of any size or reputation. Imagine all your business files being encrypted so that you cannot open them.
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• the materials arrive on site; and • you charge for the materials delivered. From a business perspective, it makes sense to claim for the increase in value as soon as the materials are on site. The problem is that the domestic building requirements do not count value the same way. A deposit includes all demands for payment before physical work starts on site. So if no physical work has commenced on site when the materials are delivered, any demand for payment will be considered part of the deposit.
(a) is directly related to the progress of carrying out the subject work at the building site; and (b) is proportionate to the value of the subject work that relates to the claim, or less than that value. So if no physical work has commenced on site when the materials are delivered to site, the value of the work carried out on site is still $0, and as a result you cannot claim for any extra amounts at this time. Once the materials have been used and constructed as part of the building you can then demand for payment to the value of the work constructed.
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The situation is: • the deposit is paid at either 5%, 10% or 20%;
In addition, with domestic building you must not claim an amount, unless the amount:
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The law was probably drafted in this way to take account of you or your supplier’s ability to enforce a retention of title over the materials. A retention of title means that the materials are owned by the supplier until the materials have been attached to the building or land (at which point the materials change from goods to being part of the land). In other words, often the ownership in the materials cannot pass to the homeowner until it is attached to the building, so it makes sense that you are not able to claim for payment until the materials are attached to the building either. To read the full article and more about retentions of title and the Personal Property Securities Register, visit the Aitchison Reid website, www.arbuildinglaw.com.au. Aitchison Reid deal with domestic and commercial building contracts every day. They write them, review them and help resolve disputes in relation to them. If you have any questions or need help with your plumbing project, please call their experienced team on 07 3128 0120. Article submitted by Aitchison Reid, Building and Construction Lawyers
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Adjudications, Unfair Contracts and Much More... As seen by Registered Adjudicator, Michael Cope of McKays Solicitors
A Simple System?
am a Registered Adjudicator under the Security of Payment Act. I have decided dozens of adjudication applications.
When introduced, it was intended that the Security of Payment system would be so simple that legal advice would not be needed. However, since the legislation is different in every State and Territory, contractors operating in different parts of the country find it quite confusing, given different requirements, different time frames and entirely different procedures are effective in each area.
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One of the things that never ceases to astound me is how poorly prepared adjudication applications often are.
Why Many Adjudication Applications Fail I have dealt with an application where the applicant, even though they had a lawyer, didn’t include a copy of the contract in the application. In a number of other adjudication applications I have decided, the applicants have seemingly thought that all they had to do was put in the contract, their invoices and a statement that they have done the work. In any contested adjudication application, particularly where the other party has a lawyer, it will more often than not mean you will lose if you do not give me actual evidence proving that you have done the work.
As well as this, many adjudication applications involve hundreds of thousands, sometimes and even millions of dollars, vast quantities of documents and complex and confusing contracts with all sorts of ‘get out’ clauses in favour of the principals or builders.
Reference Dates – A Big Problem in Some Jurisdictions As those of you familiar with the payment claim systems in Queensland, NSW and the ACT will know, before you can send a payment claim you must have a reference date. In a contract which provides that you can deliver a progress claim, the date on which you can deliver the progress claim is the reference date. In all other cases the reference date is the last day of the month.
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written into their ‘standard contracts’ clauses which restrict the number of reference dates. Many of those attempts have been rejected by the Courts, but not all.
Unfair Contract Laws to the Rescue Last year the Commonwealth Parliament passed legislation which deems ‘unfair contract terms’ unenforceable in certain circumstances. That legislation applies where one of the parties employs fewer than 20 people and the upfront price under the contract is less than $300,000 (including GST) or $1 million if the contract is to last more than 12 months. Given that almost all contracts for over $1 million will have a defects liability period of 12 months, they will be contracts which have a period of more than 12 months so the unfair contracts provisions will apply. Judges, tribunal members and adjudicators can now be asked to rule that a particular clause in the contract is ‘unfair’ and unenforceable. Bigger contractors can be caught in a very difficult position where the contract they have with the builder or principal has all sorts of unfair terms in it which they are bound by because the unfair contract legislation does not apply to that contract, yet in the sub-contracts they have with their own subcontractors, any such unfair terms would be unenforceable.
Project Bank Accounts A number of states have introduced Project Bank Accounts (PBA) or are planning to do so. At this stage, the PBA systems in place, and even those which are proposed to be introduced in other jurisdictions such as Queensland, are quite limited but they might ultimately help subcontractors and prevent builders from withholding payment without justification.
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Queensland’s Best Pies
Aussies love a good meat pie; they form a part of our national identity! So with winter rolling in and clutching us in its chilly embrace for the next few months, who wouldn’t want to make a pit stop for some of the best pies around? Well, we discovered some of the best pies that Queensland has to offer!!
1. Meldrum’s Pies Are you looking for flaky pastry, grade-A filling, and plenty of choice? Pop in to Meldrum’s when you’re next in the Cairns area and take a look at their vast menu. They even have inventive and interesting vegetarian and glutenfree options that cannot be ignored. Location: 97 Grafton Street, Cairns
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Jochheims Pies stole the hearts of Hollywood greats Hugh Jackman and Baz Luhrmann during the filming of Australia, and with crispy topped, chunky centred pies available for under five dollars, it’s no wonder this has become a local favourite! Location: 49 George Street, Bowen
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Do you want to chew with a view? Pinnacle Pies is a dine-in experience you do not want to drive by. Try one of their traditional pies while taking in the amazing views over the sugarcane fields, tree tops of Pioneer Valley, and the Mackay CBD skyline. Location: 604 Mackay Eungella Rd, Pinnacle
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4. Cranston’s Pies Visit Cranston’s Pies and dine at their warm and friendly restaurant while browsing their extensive menu of classic and gourmet pies, or try something a little sweeter if you’re in the mood. If you’re short on time but can’t resist the temptation, Cranston’s Pies has a drive-thru that is said to be one of the first pie drive-thrus in Australia! Location: 119 Musgrave Street, Rockhampton
5. Blackbutt Woodfired Bakery Not only does Blackbutt Woodfired Bakery sell amazing pies and sweets, it’s a must-stop for those of you with an adventurous streak. Want to try something new and inventive? This is the stop for you. This bakery was winner of the 2016 Official Great Aussie Pie Competition in the Game category for their crocodile pie! Location: 34 Coulson Street, Blackbutt
6. Yatala Pie Shop Yatala Pies has been a landmark in the Yatala region for more than 130 years. From humble roots, Yatala Pies has grown to become a South East Queensland treasure, with sales of more than 3,500 pies a day. There’s something for every taste here from the classic meat pies to a new gourmet range, vegetarian options, and sweets. Location: Exit 38, Yatala North, Pacific Highway
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Bob Hoskins Born in 1942 in England, Hoskins left school at the age of 15 and tried his hand at multiple jobs, including a plumber’s assistant; although, that career was cut short when he burnt his workmate’s foot.
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Hoskins went on to star in many well-known films, which include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Nixon, and A Christmas Carol, and he was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Mona Lisa.
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Although Hoskins’ professional plumbing career was short lived, it would seem that he couldn’t leave it behind completely, starring as Mario in the critically slammed Super Mario Brothers film adaptation. Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10798685/ Bob-Hoskins-10-things-you-didnt-know.html. Image Source: Huffington Post
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Toowoomba and Cairns Breakfast Expos and Golf Days A
cross the months of May and June, MPAQ played host to over eight events, which averages out to one per week! We held two of our annual industry golf days in the regions of Toowoomba and Cairns, tying them in with the newly formatted Breakfast Expos (BEXPOs). Thank you to all our exhibitors who attended at these events, we hope you made some great connections on the day. Total Players: 30 Charity of the Day: Orange Sky Laundry Amount Raised:
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Cairns The weather in Cairns definitely brought the goods and allowed the seasoned First Place (score of 54.5)Team Custy’s Plumbing golfers in the group to shine! Winning teams included a number of mixed company teams, Samios and Edmonton Plumbing.
< Second Place (score of 54.75) Team Samios
Third Place (score of 58.5) Aaron, Brett, Al and Allen
Congrats to all the prize winners on the day!
< First Place (score of 56.25) Lee Greenaway and Shane Hamilton
Toowoomba Fog was out in full force in Toowoomba but that didn’t stop golfers from trying their hardest to get that coveted first prize! First place went to Lee Greenaway and Shane Hamilton with Jonathon Dolley and Gavin Dolley not far behind. The day was rounded out with a great prize ceremony with a total of 13 prizes up for grabs.
Rob Telford and Bede McNamara won the best team photo at the Toowoomba Golf Day
Thank You to our Sponsors! These events would not be possible without the generous support from all of our golf sponsors across the two regions including Australian Valve Group (AVG), Bull Motor Bodies, CBUS, Dial Before You Dig, Electrolux Home Products, Emerson Backflow, TomTom Telematics and Tradelink.
Second Place (score of 57.75) Gavin and Jonathon Dolley < Third Place (score of 63) Tim Hammel and Sam Chorley
Total Players: 64 Charity of the Day: Toowoomba Hospice Amount Raised:
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A 6 star plumbing solution
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Featuring an integrated macerator pump, a compact design, and a basin connection, Sanicompact is ideal for a small washroom addition. It's also the most economical toilet on the market using on average 2.2L per flush with its cistern-less design. Installation is quick and easy, so you can fit more jobs into one day!
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events
EVENTS
DATE
2017
BRISBANE Plumbing & Gas Industry Awards
Friday 21 July
Partners in Plumbing - Grapes and Fromage
Friday 25 August
Plumbing & Gas Summit
Thursday 12 October
Melbourne Cup Networking Lunch
Tuesday 7 November
CAIRNS Plumbing & Gas Info Forum
Wednesday 29 November
FRASER COAST Plumbing & Gas Info Forum (Bundaberg)
Thursday 10 August
Plumbing & Gas Breakfast Expo (Hervey Bay)
Friday 8 September
Plumbing & Gas Industry Golf Day (Hervey Bay)
Friday 8 September
GOLD COAST Plumbing & Gas Breakfast Expo
Friday 4 August
Plumbing & Gas Industry Golf Day
Friday 4 August
MACKAY Plumbing & Gas Info Forum
Thursday 26 October
ROCKHAMPTON Plumbing & Gas Breakfast Expo
Friday 18 August
Plumbing & Gas Industry Golf Day
Friday 18 August
SUNSHINE COAST Sunshine Coast Brewery Tour
Friday 20 October
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2017 Plumbing & Gas
SUMMIT BE A BUSINESS LEADER Thursday 12 October Victoria Park, Brisbane 7:30am - 6:00pm
Breakfast Expo | Topical Issues | Q & A Sessions
For more information visit www.mpaq.com.au or call MPAQ on 07 3273 0800.
THIS WILL SOON BE SYDNEY’S VIBRANT NEW FINANCIAL HUB. Containing thousands of copper pipe fittings that will ensure sustained drinking water hygiene for the future. International Towers Sydney is being developed by Lendlease as a future economic centre for the Asia-Pacific region, right next to Sydney Harbour. Viega ProPress copper fittings are being used throughout to provide the 131 floors of the three towers with a reliable supply of drinking water. Not only does the system impress with its excellent hygienic properties, it is also quick and easy to install – a significant advantage for a major project like this on a tight schedule. Viega. Connected in quality.
International Towers Sydney, Sydney, Australia
viega.com.au/About-us
membership
Congratulations to our Milestone Achievements and New Members!
Member Milestones
Milestone Achievements Name
Company
Division
Milestone
Gordon Cutler
EH Cutler & Sons
Ipswich
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Brian Fleming
Gibson Bros Plumbers
Brisbane North
70
Bruce Hohl
Hohl Plumbing Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
70
Ashley Bowman
Ashley Bowman
Bundaberg
60
Kenneth Baulch
Ken Baulch
Bundaberg
40
William Watson
Connectors 'The Plumbing People'
Brisbane South
40
Kevin Wright
Shailer Park Plumbing
Brisbane South
25
David Spratt
Spratt Plumbing Services
Brisbane South
25
Allan Christian
Christian's Plumbing
Central Highlands
25
Peter Howarth
PJ Howarth Plumbing Services
Far North Qld
25
Frank D'Agostino
CBS Plumbing (Qld) Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
10
Daniel Tomekovic
Sandy Straits Plumbing Pty Ltd
Fraser Coast
5
Sam Kruger
Shore (QLD) Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
5
Chris Hastings
Zurn Australia P/L
Brisbane South
5
Gloria Hawthorne
Ecosafe Wastewater Treatment
Brisbane North
5
Jonathan Raine
Raine Plumbing
Far North Qld
5
Damian Impey
Cooloola Plumbing & Gas Solutions
Sunshine Coast
5
Daryl Read
Thermosafe Industries Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
5
Craig Corneliusen
Any Energy Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
5
David James
Hydro-Plumb Design and Consultants
Fraser Coast
5
Glen Halkerston
CBUS
Brisbane North
5
Simon Wise
Wise Plumbing and Gas Services Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
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Alan Brown, SA & LG Brown 25 Years of Membership
Daniel Kelly, Solaplumb 5 Years of Membership
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Andrew Denyer
A & E Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd
Toowoomba
Gavin Akins
Akins Plumbing
Brisbane South
Camden Grant
Cam Grant Plumbing
Ipswich
Darrin Lavis
Citycoast Plumbing Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
Jeffrey Dale
Dale Plumbing Pty Ltd
Far North Queensland
Robert Hayden
Design Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
David Sfettina
DJS Plumbing & Gas Services Pty Ltd
Brisbane North
Jean Gordon
Double G Plumbing Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
Connaugh Duggan
Duggan Bros. Plumbers Pty Ltd
Brisbane North
Camryn Stephenson
Flush Plumbing And Gas Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast
Guy Neumann
Guy Neumann
Gold Coast
Harvey Joshua
Joshua Boats Pty Ltd
Brisbane South
Paul Corby
PJC Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd
Gold Coast
Gavin Kinlyside
Plumber To Your Door
North Queensland
Simon Fornan
S Foran & JP Foran
Gold Coast
Jaron Steinberg
Steinline Plumbing Pty Limited
Gold Coast
Paul Stagg
Strand Plumbing
Sunshine Coast
Timothy Dillon
Tim's Urgent Repairs & Drainage Services
Brisbane North
Peter Bool
Wellington Point Plumbing
Brisbane South
June and Patrick Dwyer, Leprechaun Plumbing 10 Years of Membership
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Peter Jones, Neil Jones Pty Ltd 40 Years of Membership
new products
All kits come complete with Enware Kolo Rekord basin and shroud, and a choice of tapware. Choose from an eSQX touch free electronic mixer, a Leva wall mounted surgeon set or an Enmatic 5000 series sensor tap. The Kolo Rekord basin was designed for healthcare, incorporating an anti-water harbouring design with no overflow for better infection control, and a fully rimmed basin for superior water and splash retention. There is reduced risk of bacterial growth with all surfaces glazed allowing also for easier cleaning, maintenance and longevity. Enware’s eSQX is Australia’s first and most technically advanced touch free point of use thermostatic mixer. This new technology provides a temperature controlled, infra-red operated warm water outlet, perfectly matched to the Kolo Rekord basin. Features such as flush cycles, dead-leg elimination, hands free usage and a laminar flow outlet, all aid in controlling Legionella, infection control and bacterial growth. These kits are ideal for hospitals, health care and research facilities. For more information visit www.enware.com.au/news/ handwash-station-kits-article.
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The Enware Hand Wash Station Kits provide a simple yet compliant solution to the requirements of the Australasian Health Facility Guidelines and meets hospital hand wash guidelines. They also aid in infection control whilst still being user friendly with easy maintenance. Ideal for hospitals, health care and research facilities.
SafetyMITS, one of Australia’s leading suppliers of vital equipment to the Australian industry, has released an ultra-portable barrier system offering safety, efficiency and reusability.
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After comprehensive, laboratory and field testing and feedback from user groups, Enware has produced three functional Type B Hand Wash Station Kits which meet all the requirements for health care applications.
Ultra-Portable Barrier System Offers Safety, Efficiency and Reusability
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Enware’s NEW Hand Wash Station Kits
The innovative Rapid Roll Barrier Storage Cartridge and Rapid Post system is designed for a wide range of industries including mining, building, construction and manufacturing, as well as being ideal for council, emergency and general maintenance workers. Safe and sturdy, the fully integrated Rapid Roll barrier system quickly creates a clearly defined protective zone that keeps workers and the general public protected. In fact, creating a clearly defined worksite perimeter has never been easier or quicker to assemble. The Rapid Roll barrier system offers fast, trouble-free site securement leading to less set up time and more efficient work time. Set up and take down of the barrier system can be done safely by just one worker in a matter of minutes, yet the result is a clearly defined zone that prevents entry by those who might want to duck under or climb over the barrier. This provides workers with peace of mind knowing they can safely perform their task in a secure area. This includes overhead workers using cherry pickers or high platforms, with the Rapid Roll barrier system keeping the public safe below their work zone. For more information call SafetyMITS on 02 8005 6487, email info@safetymits.com, or visit www.safetymits.com.
Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters New from SolarEast, SUNRAIN Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters combine the best features expected by Australia’s plumbers, because plumbers contributed to product design and features. Internally, the 200 Litre or 300 Litre tanks are 316 grade stainless steel with fully welded stainless steel, three-quarter inch fittings. From the outside, there are lifting handles for easy roof placement, together with factory fitted full length 316 grade stainless steel skirts for fast roof mounting and stainless steel straps or cyclone rated racking systems if required. Tank outer shell is zinc coated steel with ironstone grey coating for reduced reflection and long life attractive appearance.
Two-metres squared solar collectors are high performance with blue sputter coating leading to greater efficiency and high Small-scale Technology Certificates. Collector frames and racking systems are 100% aluminium and stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance. Importantly, all valves and roof-top brass-ware is supplied along with copper and lagging for tank and panel connection. All Sunrain products are fully certified to Australian Standards. Please call 1300 668 886 for more information.
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Prevention
Management
Recovery
t’s simple, really. The money is yours and they’ll recover it.
At Optimum Recoveries, their role is to take the stress out of debtor management and collections. They proactively communicate and offer complete transparency in their advice and reporting. It’s because of this reliability and responsiveness that their clients view them as their trusted partner in debt recovery. They have the experience, proven strategies and highly developed systems to recoup a debt – quickly. Their processes are fine-tuned and specialised. They’re highly skilled negotiators who achieve results by being tenacious. They also respect your brand and reputation and will keep you informed at all stages of the debt cycle. • • • •
Their approach to debt recovery is: Positive, firm and highly successful Cost-effective and customised to your business Professional, respectful and ethical Focused on maximising results while protecting your brand
In addition to their recovery service, they’re also ready to help MPAQ members manage cashflow, which they know can be a key challenge in this industry. Their expert team can assist by making follow-up cash-flow collection calls, generating and sending invoices, and developing more efficient invoicing procedures. Ready to take control of your cashflow and recover what you’ve worked hard to earn? Give Optimum Recoveries a call on 1300 556 937 or email your MPAQ contact today at mpaq@optimumrecoveries.com.au.
The Electro-Training Institute was established by Jeff McRobb, an Electrician who has been working as an Electrical Contractor in Queensland for 15 years.
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They deliver post-trade courses in Electrical, Refrigeration and Solar to Plumbers and Electricians.
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The Electro-Training Institute has been delivering the course in Restricted Electrical to Plumbers in Queensland for the last 8 years. They know how the licencing process works and their friendly student administrators keep in contact with you from enrolment to completion. They are proud recipients of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding for this course. Eligible Plumbers will be able to receive up to $630 cash back upon completion of their course and Gas Fitters can receive up to $870 cash back. As a corporate partner with MPAQ, members receive a $50 discount on their course fee as well. Visit www.electrotraining.com.au or call 0417 077 276 for further information.
Logan is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Australia. The City of Logan covers 957 square kilometres, taking in southern suburbs on the border of Brisbane like Underwood, Springwood and Shailer Park to rural and semi-rural communities to the south-west like Jimboomba and emerging communities at Yarrabilba and Flagstone. The city’s population is as culturally diverse as its landscape. Of Logan’s 308,000 residents, 217 ethnicities are represented and 26.1 per cent of people were born overseas. As the sixth largest local government in Australia, Logan City Council, a progressive leader in local government, provides community services and facilities to its residents. Logan’s vision is Building Our Communities, Our Businesses and Our Pride. Council is responsible for infrastructure planning, parks planning, community planning, and planning and building approvals. It is also responsible for delivering water supply and wastewater services through its extensive water supply and wastewater infrastructure networks, which have a replacement value of approximately $3 billion. To find out more about how Council plans to manage critical infrastructure and guide planning decisions for the city as it continues to grow, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au. WPC Group is a not-for-profit group training organisation (GTO) specialising in the employment and training of apprentices and trainees. Established in Victoria in 1982, WPC Group is recognised as one of Australia’s leading GTOs, and has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth; recently being announced as the winner of the 2016 Australian Training Awards, “Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award” for the innovative programs they deliver to industry. WPC Group is a community-based enterprise that has over 30 years’ experience in designing and delivering apprenticeship programs around Australia, and has over 550 Australian Apprentices employed through an extensive network of industry partners. WPC Group specialises in flexible employment, recruitment and training solutions, and connects young people with the training that they need to land, and then keep a job in the real world. WPC Group provides a mentor for every apprentice to keep them on track, explaining why 80% of WPC apprentices complete their certifications (as compared to the national average of 48%). WPC Group employs and places apprentices and trainees that meet your skills needs. They mentor them through their apprenticeship and handle payroll, WorkCover, superannuation and other administrative requirements. They make it easy for you. Visit www.wpcgroup.org.au for further information, or call 1300 311 272 for their Queensland office.
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Trading Contact Australian Valve Group Reece simPRO Software Pty Ltd Tradelink WFI Insurance
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Silver Corporate Associates Global Roto-Moulding Pty Ltd Hilti Australia Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Stiebel Eltron (Aust) Pty Ltd
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Make It Cheaper Pty Ltd Mascot Engineering Group Master Hire Mazda Australia Pty Limited McKays Solicitors Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners MM Kembla Mt Gravatt Volkswagen Optimum Recoveries Pty Ltd Plastec Australia Pty Ltd Plumbcall Franchise Systems Pty Ltd Plus Passive Fire Quantum Energy Technologies Pty Ltd Queensland Brassware Association Queensland Gas Association QUT Facilities Management Rain Harvesting Rehau Pty Ltd Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ridge Tool (Aust) Pty Ltd Rinnai Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd Safe Asbestos Samios Head Office Select Water Tanks Pty Ltd Shower Sealed Pty Ltd Site Safety Solutions SkillsTech Australia Smart Sinks Snap Fire Systems Pty Ltd SolarEast Australasia Pty Ltd Stoddart Storm Plastics Pty Ltd Stormtech Pty Ltd Stratco (Qld) Pty Ltd Studor Australia Pty Ltd Supakwik Water Heaters Pty Ltd Tappr Taylex Industries Pty Ltd Terratrencher Australia The Couta Group The Wondercap Company Pty Ltd Total Eden Toyota Training Prospects Valves R Us Viega Pty Ltd Vinidex Pty Ltd VIRIDIS Consultants Vivax-Metrotech AUS WPC Group Ltd Xylem Water Solutions Zetco Valves Pty Ltd Zip Heaters (Aust) Pty Ltd Zurn Australia P/L
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The Supporters of Our Industry
Corporate Associate Councils Brisbane City Council Bundaberg Regional Council Gladstone Regional Council Gympie Regional Council Isaac Regional Council Livingstone Shire Council Logan City Council Mackay Regional Council Mareeba Shire Council Moreton Bay Regional Council Mount Isa City Council Quilpie Shire Council Rockhampton Regional Council Sunshine Coast Regional Council Townsville City Council
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