We are moving! From 1st June 2020, we will be located at 213 Greenhill Road, Eastwood SA 5063.
MEDIA RELEASE | LEGIONELLA WARNING
The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA has issued a Media Release, warning of a potential outbreak of Legionnaires disease just when the economy is starting to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown.
ENSURING THE SAFETY OF YOUR BUILDING WATER SYSTEM POST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The Australian Building and Construction Board has released an Advisory Note, providing guidance on what should be considered prior to re-occupying a building.
MPA SA donates 480 rolls of Toilet paper to those in need
We are proud to say that we recently had the privilege of donating 10 boxes of toilet paper, purchased from Who Gives A Crap to Foodbank SA.
MEDIA RELEASE | Construction must avoid the mistakes of the GFC, warn peak industry bodies
Some of Australia’s leading peak industry bodies representing building and construction industry subcontractors – which make up over 82 per cent of the building and construction industry – have joined together to create a dynamic new working group called ReBuild Australia. And the group has a clear objective: to protect payments to subbies.
COVID-19 Testing Boost
Wastewater testing is the latest innovative strategy deployed by the Marshall Liberal Government to locate and eliminate COVID-19 infection clusters in the community.
MEDIA UPDATE | Health Warning on DIY Bidets
Master Plumbers Association of South Australia Inc. wishes to warn the public of the dangers of installing a DIY Bidet, or any other water device without a qualified Plumber. DIY Bidet installations can lead to contamination of drinking water, therefore putting the health of yourself and others at risk.
MEDIA UPDATE I Letter to PM from leading construction trade associations
The building and construction industry is in danger of collapsing unless emergency measures to address delayed and non-payments, such as those already in use by the real estate sector, are put in place. That’s the message from Australia’s leading SME trade subcontractors, peak industry bodies, security of payments laws reviewers, advocates and builders.
Building Industry Seeks Payment Reform To Ensure Survival
The Australian Subcontractors Association, Adjudicate Today, Master Plumbers Association SA, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and fintech payment protection platform ProjectPay have written to the Prime Minister asking him to enact urgent payment reform to protect SME subcontractors as bad debt activity spikes.
JobKeeper Payment
The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus.
MEDIA RELEASE | Plumbers provide an essential service in the fight against COVID-19
Call for Government leaders and health professionals to acknowledge that licensed plumbing contractors provide an essential service in the fight against the coronavirus.
FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE - PART 2 | Support for Australian Businesses
On Sunday 22 March 2020, the Commonwealth Government released the second stage of the economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery.
STATE GOVERNMENT PACKAGE | Support for Small Businesses and Apprentices
The State Government announced on Wednesday 19 March, additional funding to hire new apprentices and trainees, as part of a $12 million skills package to boost local jobs.
Coronavirus | WHS Risk Management Guide
Members now have access to a Work Health Safety Risk Management Guide on COVID-19.
Coronavirus | Workplace Policy for Members
MPA SA have been working with Sparke Helmore Lawyers to create a Workplace Policy on the Coronavirus for our Members to use in their business.