Codes, Standards & Regulations
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MPA NSW Condemns MP’s Move to Ban New Gas Installations
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) has strongly rebuked the recent statement by Wentworth Federal MP Allegra Spender, who urged the Federal Government to ... -
GBCA Seeks Input for Nature Roadmap
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is seeking industry input on its upcoming Nature Roadmap, which will shape the future of environmental management and nature ... -
Importance of Flow Controllers for Water Efficiency
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) team has released a video on how flow controllers work in taps and showers, and why they shouldn’t be ... -
WELS Invites Proposals for New Products to Save Water
In the next few years, householders and businesses could see more products on the market with water efficiency labelling that will help them choose products that ... -
Emission Standards Need More Thought: HIA
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is concerned about the impact the Federal Governments fuel emissions standards will have on the cost of doing business for tradies,” ... -
MPA NSW Opposes New Vehicle Emissions Standards
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) says it vehemently opposes the recent emission standards proposed by the Federal Government, specifically targeting Australia’s top-selling vehicles ... -
New Policy to Prioritise ‘All-Electric’ in Government Buildings
The Australian Government has announced new Green Star and electrification requirements for government-owned buildings as part of its Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The strategy ... -
Plumber Fined for Unauthorised, Defective Work
A Butler, WA, plumber has been fined $5,500 for working beyond the scope of his licence and not rectifying a defective water heater that could have ... -
Master Builders Australia Condemns New IR Bill
According to Master Builders Australia, the building and construction industry continues to hold grave concerns around the compounding impact of the Albanese Government’s Closing Loopholes IR ... -
Plumber Fined $14k for Non-Compliant Gas Work
A Victorian plumber has been penalised more than $14,000 for signing off on the improper installation of a gas ducted heating unit at a home in ...
