Member Services
Having been operative for more than 100 years, the Master Painters Association understands how dynamic and fast-changing the construction and trade sector is. That’s how we are able to provide member services to support business growth and stability.
We believe that every job is an opportunity to build a better future. From your first step of starting a business, to job growth and capacity, we are there to assist you every step of the way of your career.
*MPA Vic/Tas membership fees are fully tax deductable.*
Know who you are dealing with.
In Victoria last financial year 2,862 companies became insolvent and nationally 27% of all insolvencies were in the Construction industry which was almost double the next highest industry. Construction has a long history of business failures and phoenixing. As a sub-contractor how can you protect your business?
The most important step is to manage the risk and to do that you need to understand the risk. Do your due diligence, know who you are dealing with. In the past the MPA and FTAA have provided reporting to their members providing key business intelligence on contractors so that members can make informed decision on who they engage with.
The MPA, in partnership with MGA Insurance and Austbrokers, have developed a new business intelligence product for Members, the Contractor Report.
- Confirm the details of the organisation you are dealing with
- Visibility of court actions and insolvency notices
- ATO reportable tax debts
- Check Building Licences
- Understand Insolvency Risk Factors
- Gain visibility of company roles and director relationships with other companies
- Additional service providing monitoring of Contractor details and status so that you can be notified if any of the details reported change.
Provided to members at a competitive fee.
In construction nothing guarantees getting paid, however this report can provide more clarity on who you are dealing with and if there are details you really need to know.
Our estimation service takes the guesswork out of plan take offs. A bill of quantities is provided with individual rates and exclusions.
The MPA Technical Advisory Service covers all areas of product and job specification. We offer assistance in specification writing and presentation, and can provide access to research organizations and government bodies for background in technical information and regulations.
Through our digital channels to both industry and members, we are able to help showcase member business, help with job postings, painters looking for work and more.
The Association helps members settle their industrial disputes with advice and mediation. A qualified consultant is in the office to advise and assist members and help resolve disputes and pursue outstanding monies.
MPA distributes our Painters Pipeline e-newsletter monthly. These high quality publications contains articles on industry news, products, techniques,
legislation updates, industrial award changes and stories about tradespeople and their jobs.
The MPA can assist with industrial relations advice, wage rates, employment contracts and also Enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA).
With strong consumer confidence, the Association fields quite a number of calls and website enquiries form people looking for reputable painting contractors. We pass these referrals onto suitable members ie. servicing the location, do the specific type of work.
Get peace of mind
knowing you have the support of your peak industry body.