Industry News – Master Painters Association of Victoria

Fixed-Price Painting Ads on Social Media Misleading Victorian Homeowners

Industry News, Media Release / Portia Postlethwaite

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 […]

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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

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Painting Licensing & Registration Update

Industry News, MPA News / Portia Postlethwaite

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

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