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New Security of Payment Laws

ACCC Commercial Construction Unit

PaintRight Acryloc Roofing Training Haymes

Training for the trade on Acryloc roofing products >
7 Warning Signs You Have a Difficult Customer

Every trade or construction business will deal with difficult clients at some point in time. There are several red flags, which are listed below, that may indicate that someone might turn into a problem client. So, when your potential or current client displays one or more of the following, it may be worth considering passing on the job or alternatively charging a premium for the "hassle factor". >
Paintback Collection Event

Tips for managing a staff member who is routinely absent

1. I have an employee who books holidays before applying for annual leave, which leaves me feeling I have no choice but to approve the time off, even if it doesn’t suit the business:
2. I have a staff member who regularly takes days off ‘sick’ but I’m not sure whether the absences are genuine:
If you have any questions about this information please call the team at Employer Services on 3220 3500. >
Guide to taking on an apprentice

It’s also an important decision for your business and comes with responsibilities. This guide will help you
understand your obligations and get your apprentice started on the right track.
Taking a few simple planning steps before you start can help you make better hiring decisions, which will save you time and money in the long run. Our 'Hiring employees' online learning course has interactive activities, templates and checklists to help you through these steps – you can complete it for free at www.fairwork.gov.au/learning. >
Big Four Banks Change Loan Contracts to Eliminate Unfair Terms from Small Business Contracts

The banks have all acted on ASIC's and the ASBFEO's calls to change their practices although have taken different approaches – and in some instances, gone further than the law requires – to address concerns about these clauses.
The banks have agreed that all customers who entered or renewed contracts from 12 November 2016 – when the protections for small businesses began – will have the benefit of the changes agreed with ASIC. >
Changes to the Prequalification (PQC) System

Complete Scaffold Solutions

Employer Super Quick Check

Super provides income for your workers in retirement.
Here's how to run a quick check of your super obligations to make sure you've got everything sorted. >
Get involved in Safe Work Month 2017

New Building Code 2016 Eligibility Rules and Evidence

The exemptions in Schedule 5 relate to:
enterprise agreements made before 25 April 2014 and not since varied in accordance with section 207 of the Fair Work Act 2009;
enterprise agreements made before 2 December 2016, that apply to the contractor, participant or related entity in respect only of building work relating to an expression of interest or tender lodged by the contractor or participant before 2 December 2016; and
the awarding, before 29 November 2018, of building work related to an expression of interest lodged by the contractor in the period beginning 2 December 2016 and ending on 16 February 2017 (unless the contractor is also covered by a non-compliant agreement made on or after 2 December 2016). >
Paintback Site Update List September 2017

McKays - QBCC changes tune on defective work

Whilst it is good news when the QBCC clarifies their position on such an issue, this particular news may not be good for builders. >
Enter the 2017 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said the awards recognise the achievements of those who go the extra yard when it comes to promoting work health and safety and return to work. >
Unlicenced Painters

We would like to encourage you take notice and submit any evidence to MPA so we can submit this evidence on your behalf. We will only submit through our association. Your company or name will not be submitted. >
Queensland Home Warranty Scheme Premiums from 1 July 2017

Cbus – Making Superannuation Easy for your Business

Further changes to Contracts, Tendering and Security of Payments

Did you also know that it impacts on security of payment issues? >
Huge Response to Paint Disposal Scheme

The industry-run Paintback® scheme collected more than a million kilograms of unwanted paint in its first year: equivalent to about 320,000 four-litre paint tins. >
Cyclone Debbie - Building and Tradie Assistance Register

Trades people who wish to register, please email cyclonedebbie@qbcc.qld.gov.au or call 139 333. >
ABCC Guidelines on Compliant Enterprise Agreement

Queensland Building Plan - Have Your Say

The Queensland Building Plan looks at 10 areas of reform including security of payment for subcontractors, licensing, plumbing and drainage laws, the potential for a single state housing code, and the operation of the Home Warranty Scheme.
To make sure the Government get the plan right we need you to have your say. >
Queensland Building Plan

All Trades Expo - Friday 24th February 2017

Home Warranty Scheme Notional Pricing Changes

Christmas Closing Dates

Season's greeting from all the team at Master Painters Queensland. A special thank you to all of our members for your support in 2016. We look forward to a happy and successful year ahead in 2017. >
Home Warranty Scheme Questions Answered

Home Warranty Scheme Changes

NEWS ALERT - Home Warranty Scheme Changes

Asbestos Awareness Week 2016
