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Gas ‘Regulatory Impact Statement’ in Vic Now Calling for Submissions
The Victorian Government has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) amending the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018 to mandate AS 4575 for Type A appliance servicing. ... -
AR Interactive – Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2022/23 Out Now
Every year, 190 Australians working in the trade and construction industry take their own lives. This means we lose a trade colleague every second day to ... -
New Building Registration Fee Structure
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is resetting its building registration fee structure, to create a fairer fee structure that supports future growth in the industry. The ... -
PPE in Conjunction with HEPA Filtration Works Best
A Monash University study has demonstrated that full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system, offers health workers in a ... -
Council Fined $0.75m After Fatality
Camden Council in NSW has been fined $750,000 after a member of a local Men’s Shed was killed installing irrigation pipe at the Camden Bicentennial Equestrian ... -
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2022
Rheem Australia is encouraging Australian apprentice plumbers and gas fitters to apply for a share of $30,000 in grants available from the 2022 Rheem Apprentice Plumber ... -
New Building Permit Records Set in 2021
Victoria’s building industry has recorded another year of substantial growth, with new data released by the building regulator highlighting near $4 billion increase in the value ... -
Commonwealth Government extends the BAC wage subsidy program
The Commonwealth Government has extended its Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy program which lets people claim up to a 50% wage rebate, up to $28,000 ... -
One in four NSW residents dispose of asbestos on-site or in kerbside bins
Research commissioned by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has found an alarming lack of knowledge around how to deal with asbestos by homeowners and trade ... -
Pandemic Drives ‘Super Cycle’ of Housing Demand
“Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt. The HIA New Home Sales report – ...
