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22.01.2022 NFIA understands that obtaining new skills is a simple way to improve future prospects. If you are a construction worker or tradie looking to upskill or gain new skills, Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ is here to help as they fund over 75% of eligible course costs. To find out more, go to the CSQ course selector to find eligible courses available in your area www.csq.org.au.

21.01.2022 Almost four years after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London, Queensland is implementing a new licensing framework for fire protection in buildings. Protect lives, protect property. Get the Fire Protection Facts.

20.01.2022 The 2021-2022 Federal Budget was handed down yesterday on the 11 May 2021. As part of our involvement with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), NFIA have been on the ground in Canberra attending Briefings and Q&A sessions with Assistant Treasurer, The Hon. Michael Sukkar MP and Shadow Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers MP. NFIA has been advocating strongly for stimulus and other key forms of assistance for our industry since the pandemic began. We are pleased to se...e the Government responding with these measures, including committing $15.2billion to infrastructure projects over the next ten years. As well as the major infrastructure investment, the Budget also includes an additional $2.7 billion invested in the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy, businesses support extended and additional funding to support mental health. See more

16.01.2022 The 2021 Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards will be held on Friday 3rd September at Crown Palladium in Victoria. This joint initiative is driven by key industry stakeholders NFIA, Master Plumbers , PPTEU Victoria , the Association of Hydraulic Service Consultants Australia and Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre . Nominations are called for a range of individual and company awards. You can view the awards; nominate yourself or someone else at https://www.plumbingfireawards.com.au/

15.01.2022 In response to NFIA's submission and presentation, it has been recommended that Fire Protection to be excluded from the NSW Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme by the Legislative Council Portfolio Committee No. 1 NFIA has serious concerns about Fire Protection being included in the AMR scheme due to significant differences across States and Territories in registrations and licensing. NFIA is communicating with the NSW Government to create opt-in mechanism for the schem...e for appropriate classes of registration. The full report can be found at https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Report%20No%2055%20-%20

13.01.2022 Next week Ken Groves of Financial Integration will be joining NFIA to present to Members on the fundamental finance tools and skills for the Fire Protection Industry. As a business owner you want to talk to someone you can trust about banking and finance - with over 40 years of banking and finance experience, Ken Groves is qualified to meet and assist the finance needs of your business. To find out more about this exciting workshop get in touch with the team..

12.01.2022 Thank you AMPAC for the new panel for our workshop.

12.01.2022 We need you! NFIA has launched 3 new member committees. This is your chance to get involved. For more information check your email from the NFIA or get in touch with one of the team.

12.01.2022 THIS THURSDAY Ken Groves of Financial Integration will be running an NFIA Members Workshop on the fundamental finance tools and skills for the Fire Protection Industry. As a business owner you want to talk to someone you can trust about banking and finance - with over 40 years of banking and finance experience, Ken Groves is qualified to meet and assist the finance needs of your business. To find out more about this exciting workshop get in touch with the team.

09.01.2022 As a business owner you want to talk to someone you can trust about banking and finance. With over 40 years of banking and finance experience, Ken Groves at Financial Integration is qualified to meet and assist the finance needs of your business. Ken will be joining NFIA on the 17 June to present to Members on the fundamental finance tools and skills for the Fire Protection Industry.... To find out more about this exciting workshop get in touch with the team..

08.01.2022 On the 30 April, NFIA held the annual Queensland Golf Day. With 130 people teeing off and more joining for lunch, there was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day. Hosted at the Gainsborough Greens Golf Club, the rain held off and sun joined the players on the course. Lunch included a great seafood selection and the 19th hole was certainly amongst the most popular. We look forward to enjoying more events with members all over Australia this year.

08.01.2022 The SA Government have introduced the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill 2021 to Parliament. The broad measures in the amendment bill are designed to: 1. Extend the application of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009;... 2. Promote better payment practices in the industry; 3. Improve the power imbalance between head contractors and subcontractors; and 4. Strengthen the integrity of the adjudication process. See more

06.01.2022 NFIA Executive Officer Joe Smith recently travelled to WA to meet with Members and stakeholders to discuss the future of the Fire Protection Industry in WA. Joe also had the opportunity to give a presentation on behalf of the NFIA at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Joe also spoke at the Plumbing Industry Reference Group about the opportunity for WA to introduce Fire Protection legislation in line with upcoming ABCB National Regulation Framework. The P...lumbing Industry Reference Group, of which NFIA is a member, is an advisory body providing expert advice to the Plumbers Licensing (Board) on a range of plumbing and occupational licensing matters, including the licensing regulations, the education and training of plumbers, and the technical plumbing standards. The next NFIA WA Members Meeting is on the 15 June 2021. NFIA are excited to see all WA Members at the meeting.

05.01.2022 From 1 July 2021 in NSW, Design and Building Practitioners working on class 2 buildings need to register under a new Compliance Declaration Scheme. This new registration scheme is part of a reform program to restore confidence in the residential construction industry and make sure that apartments being built are trustworthy. To find out more information and see how you are impacted visit https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au//becoming-registered-to

02.01.2022 The WA Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2021 into State Parliament on the 25 May 2021. This Bill improves security of payment across the Western Australian building and construction industry, complementing measures already delivered through the expanded use of Project Bank Accounts on government projects.

02.01.2022 NFIA is pleased to inform Members that the application to add the Certificate III in Fire Protection Control to the NSW Skills List has been accepted. NFIA's application showed evidence that the qualification has industry demand and will provide the skills needed to work with increasingly sophisticated fire protection control and alarm systems. Furthermore, this qualification would support proposed licensing requirements for the Fire Protection Industry in NSW should they be introduced. If you would like to find out more about the addition of the Certificate III to the NSW Skills List, please contact the NFIA.

02.01.2022 On Tuesday, 27 March 2021, NFIA CEO Glen Chatterton gave evidence at the hearing for the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the Mutual Recognition (New South Wales) Amendment Bill 2021. During the hearing Glen reiterated NFIA's position on Automatic Mutual Recognition and NFIA's position on licensing and the Fire Protection Industry in New South Wales.