Fixed-Price Painting Ads on Social Media Misleading Victorian Homeowners
Media Release The Master Painters Association of Victoria (MPAV) is increasingly concerned — and frankly frustrated — by the growing number of painting companies advertising fixed prices on social media to paint three- and four-bedroom homes without inspecting the property. These advertisements are not only damaging to professional painters who operate ethically, but […]
Tips for Tax Time & EOFY Webinar
Tips to make the most of your super before 30th June As the end of the financial year approaches, so does tax season. It’s a busy time for all so starting preparations early can help reduce stress ahead of the 30th June deadline. To help you prepare, Cbus Super shares five essential tips for navigating upcoming […]
Payday Super for employers and employees
Payday Super for employers and employees In the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers would be required to pay workers’ super at the same time they pay salary or wages. Payday Super is not yet law Payday Super aims to create a fairer super system. While most employers […]
CFMEU Media Investigation Update
The Master Painters’ Association of Victoria and Tasmania have written to the Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, The Hon. Tony Burke, The Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Jacinta Allan, and The Victorian Treasurer as Minister for Industrial Relations, The Hon. Tim Pallas, to express our concerns relating to the allegations of criminal activity […]
Statement on CFMEU Media Investigation
In response to the current media investigation and reporting on concerns within the Victorian CFMEU, the Master Painters’ Association of Victoria and Tasmania emphatically supports the rule of law. It recognises the importance of a building and construction industry which operates within the law and supports the health and wellbeing of all its participants. It […]
Closing Loopholes Bill Summary
Facts every employer needs to know On Thursday 8th February, the Federal Government passed workplace relations reforms through the Senate, with the reforms likely to pass through parliament at the end of February. With these reforms comes Amendments to the Fair work Act and the Work Health and Safety Act. The full set of fact sheets explaining each change […]
Painting Licensing & Registration Update
We received information from the DELWP on the progress of the legislation for trade registration and licensing project for carpentry trade subcontractors and employees. Please note: Painting and Decorating will be the next trade after carpenters to be licensed so add 1 year onto the below dates. In 2020, consultation on the project was undertaken by way […]