Tag: News and Media

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.

Digital Champion

30 May 2019

Media Release: Australian plumbing industry to benefit from a grant to boost small business digital capabilities

Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand is one of 15 industry associations that will each receive an Australian Federal Government grant to provide their members with ‘trusted digital advisory services’.

Advocacy

16 May 2019

Federal Election 2019

The plumbing industry plays a significant role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of communities across Australia, with nearly 25,000 plumbing businesses operating across the country.

Media Release

World Plumbing Day

11 Mar 2019

Media Release: Plumbers’ unsung heroes on World Plumbing Day

Master Plumbers Australia has today released its 2019 list of ‘drain pain’ objects that are choking up water pipes, backing up sewerage systems, and ‘bogging down’ weary plumbers all over Australia and New Zealand, to coincide with World Plumbing Day.