Codes, Standards & Regulations
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Standards Australia updates AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract
Standards Australia has published the revised AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract, reflecting legislative and industry changes over the past 28 years. This comprehensive contract standard ... -
MPA NSW disappointed with ban on natural gas appliances
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) is disappointed by the City of Sydney’s ban on natural gas appliances. That will take effect in all ... -
GAMAA welcomes Victorian Government’s standards
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s electrification and efficiency standards and regulations. Some of the government’s proposed changes for ... -
Former water management operators and drainage supplies business fined $22,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,978 in penalties in court against the former operators of a water management and drainage supply business. An $18,315 ... -
IAPMO Oceania laboratory earns NATA accreditation
The IAPMO Oceania Technology Laboratory, based in Narre Warren, is now officially accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA). The laboratory can now ... -
EWPA welcomes release of latest Standard
The Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has welcomed the updated version of the Australian Standard for elevated work platform (EWP) manufacturers and operators. Standards Australia ... -
Automotive qualifications recognised for Refrigerant Handling License (RHL)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has adapted its regulations to require automotive qualifications from automotive industry professionals that require a license ... -
Review of the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001
The NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (A&T Act) supports the development of a skilled workforce by providing a regulatory framework for apprenticeships and traineeships. The ... -
MPA NSW approves of stronger supervision standards
The NSW Government’s renewed focus on supervision standards in the plumbing industry has been embraced by the Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW). MPA NSW ... -
Solar Victoria Enforcing Consumer Protections for Hot Water Systems
Solar Victoria continues to enforce industry standards for consumers purchasing energy-efficient hot water systems under its flagship Solar Homes program. Victoria has seen rapid growth in ...
