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| Welcome to the Master Painters Australia, Western
Australian Association's Official Website.
Our Mission
The mission of the Master Painters Australia WA Association
is to be the voice of the painting industry in Western Australia;
protect the health and safety of the public by promoting professional
and ethical business practice among its members and contractors
generally, and ensuring the standards of the trade are maintained
at an acceptable level through appropriate training and education.
The Association objectives are.....
To provide member’s with industrial, technical
and legal information, post trade training for contractors
and employees and apprentice training and employment for young
Western Australians.
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| LATEST NEWS |
MPA FAMILY DAY COMING
UP!!
Our MPA
Family Day is coming up on Sunday 12th February 2012 at
Perth Zoo, presented by EBM and CBA. Enjoy a FREE day out with
your family thanks to the MPA whilst taking the opportunity
to finalise your 2012 membership. Tickets are limited so secure
your spot and RSVP no later than Thursday 9th February 2012.
We look forward to seeing you there! |
The MPA has moved
to new premises at Level 3 / 353 Shepperton Road in East Victoria
Park.
Phone and Fax numbers will stay the same:Ph: (08)9471 6662
Fax: (08)94716663. |
The John
Forrest Secondary College / MPA Skills partnership WINS AGAIN!
At a prestigous ceremony at the Brisbane Convention Centre
on November 25, the John Forrest / MPA Skills Partnership
was awarded the Federal Government's 2011 Australian Training
Award for the best School Pathway to VET program in Australia!
Read
more. |
And
the winner is....
The 2011 Awards for Excellence Gala Night was held
on Saturday 22 October 2011. And what a night it was!
The Awards for Excellence is an annual event initiated by
the Master Painters Association in 1987 to recognise and reward
outstanding achievements among registered painting contractors
throughout Western Australia across a number of different
categories, such as New Construction, Repaints, Decorative
Finishes and Other Finishes.
The 2011 Master Painter of the Year is: BARKER - WHITTLE
Pty. Ltd.
More
results.
The 2011 Apprentice of the Year is: MICHAEL ANDERSEN.
More
results. |
Sham contracting
- Penalties imposed for underpayments
Friday, 02 Sep 2011The Federal Magistrates Court in Canberra
has imposed penalties totalling $25,500
Read
more |
| Migration
WA Website released
The Department of Training and Workforce Development have
released the Migration WA portal to assist skilled migrants
to understand and apply for state sponsored migration. Skilled
Migration WA (within the DTWD) processes state sponsored migration
applications which feed in to the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship (DIAC) process.
The site provides ready advice regarding
state sponsored occupations, information regarding Western
Australia's economic and social landscape and allows online
application for those seeking to migrant under one of the
state sponsorship sub-classes.
For full information, please visit www.migration.wa.gov.au |
Fines for No Signs
From 1 January 2010, the Painters' Registration Board will commence
issuing infringement notices to registered painters if they
fail to comply with the requirements under the Painters' Registration
Act 1961 (PR Act) to display a sign, or omit their registered
name and number from an advertisement. Read
more! |
New legislation for
Western Australia
Read
more. |
Inspection program targets
asbestos in construction
WorkSafe has commenced an inspection program lookin
at safety standards when dealing with asbestos in the construction
industry. Read
more. |
National inspection
program on safety at roadside worksites
Workplace safety and health authorities across Australia
are joining forces in an effort to improve safety for those
working on or near public roads. Read
more. |
| View this
Step by step guide of how to become a sponsor for overseas
employers! Members only! |
The new Master Painters
Australia federal website is now up and running!
Please click on the link
to check it out! |
