Check your stock of plumbing products that don't meet new lead content requirements 19 February 2025 In less than 15 months from now, it will be illegal to install copper alloy plumbing products with a lead content above 0.25 per cent, so you should be running down your inventory of old products. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
Applications now open for Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025 19 February 2025 Apprentice plumbers and gasfitters have until Sunday 27 April to apply for one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants. Category: Training and education, Funding and grants, Industry news Read More
WELS product nominations for 2025 now open 03 February 2025 The annual WELS product nomination period has opened and will close on Friday 14 March. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Report on Apprenticeship Incentive System 24 January 2025 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA welcomes the release of the final report for the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System. Category: Industry news Read More
$400 Waterwise rebate for regional WA customers 09 January 2025 For a limited time, Water Corporation is offering $400 rebates to regional WA customers who replace single-flush toilets with dual-flush toilets rated WELS 4-star or higher. Category: Industry news , Water Corporation Read More
Government campaign is good news for licensed plumbers 12 December 2024 We want to shout from the rooftops about this new initiative from Building and Energy and we hope you will too. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
An amazing night out raising money for asbestos awareness 28 November 2024 Congratulations to our members who got involved in Steeltoes & Stilettos on Friday 22 November and had fun supporting the serious fight against asbestos and mesothelioma. Category: Industry news Read More
Successful Albany event wrapped up our 2024 Industry Trade Day series 25 November 2024 Our final Industry Trade Day for 2024, held at South Regional TAFE in Albany on 14 November, delivered on expectations in every way. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
Protections in place for Typlex pipes consumers 15 November 2024 The WA Government has passed laws and finalised an Industry Response agreement to help homeowners affected by leaking Pro-fit (Typlex 1050) polybutylene pipes. As part of the Industry Response, all eligible homes are being offered free supply and installation of leak detector units. Category: Industry news Read More
