Tag: News and Media

MPANZ Statement on Gas Energy Policy

Master Plumbers Australia/New Zealand (MPANZ) strongly believes that individuals in leadership roles, including federal MPs, should avoid conflating natural gas with less environmentally friendly fossil fuels.

Media Release

News

Public Interest

17 Jul 2024

Master Plumbers Australia & New Zealand Welcomes Increased Gas Adoption

MPANZ today (Wednesday 17 July) expressed its support for more Australians choosing gas over fully electric energy solutions.

Master Plumbers Australia & New Zealand Questions Erratic Federal Policy on Gas

Master Plumbers Australia & New Zealand (MPANZ) expresses deep concern over the Australian Federal Government's recent contradictory policy positions on gas.

News

16 Dec 2020

MPANZ appoints new Chairperson

Master Plumbers ACT Director, Tom Martin has been appointed as Chairman of Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ).

Media Release

Use a Licensed Plumber

19 Aug 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: Industry group urges caution with national licencing

Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ) is warning that a national occupational licensing scheme announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg comes with potential risks for community safety and consumer protection.

Plumbing Products

Public Interest

24 Apr 2020

Plumbing industry faces flow on effect of COVID-19

An increase in the purchase of bidet products, which can help reduce toilet paper use, has seen the ACCC outline the dangers of individuals trying to install products themselves. Australia's independent consumer authority has reminded consumers these products should be certified through the WaterMark Certification Scheme and installed by a professional plumber.

News

06 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic

There is no escaping COVID-19, or the talk or fear of it at the least, but is your business prepared to deal with its direct impact? Master Plumber organisations across Australia and New Zealand are working hard to provide information and resources to support their members and their business during this unsettling time.

Advocacy

News

12 Mar 2020

Decisive Action to Keep Apprentices in Work

Master Plumbers today welcomed the Federal Government announcement to keep apprentices in work as part of its $17.6 billion stimulus package.

World Plumbing Day More Important Than Ever Given Queensland Drought Crisis

World Plumbing Day is celebrated internationally on 11 March every year and is an opportunity to recognise the important work that plumbers do to maintain and improve the health and safety of communities all over the world.

News

13 Jun 2019

NZ Needs Regulated Water Testing to Combat Legionnaires' Disease

Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallace says appropriate measures need to be put in place to detect and manage legionella bacteria in our homes, apartments, schools, rest homes and hospitals.