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Education and engagement - industry events
Welcome to the industry events page. Check back often as we continue to roll out additional events throughout the year.
Live Events
Our live events are a fantastic way to get the latest news about changes in our industry. It's an opportunity to listen to the industry experts, ask those important questions and mix with your colleagues.
Current events
Tradie tour - Building from the ground up
Our new tour, commencing August 2019, will cover:
- roofing defects; and
- ways to protect your business from illegal phoenix activity
Join us to hear roofing industry expert Phillip Beveridge, explain how you can avoid common roof related defects and find out ways to protect your bottom-line with representatives from the ATO and ASIC.
Please note: The metal roofing presentation will start at 4pm at finish at 5.20pm.The Ilegal phoenix activity presentation will commence directly after at 5.30pm and will conclude at 7pm.
| Date | Location | Venue | RSVP |
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| Thursday 22 August 2019 | Gold Coast | The Glades Golf Club, 1 Glades Dr, Robina QLD 4226 |
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| Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Brisbane North | Brisbane International Virginia, Sandgate Rd & Zillmere Road, Boondall QLD 4034 |
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| Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Sunshine Coast | Maroochy RSL, 105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558 |
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| Thursday 29 August 2019 | Bundaberg | The Waves Sports Club, 1 Miller St, Norville QLD 4670 |
REGISTER: Metal roofing |
| Monday 2 September 2019 | Cairns | Cairns Colonial Club, 18-26 Cannon St, Manunda QLD 4870 |
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| Tuesday 3 September | Townsville | Mercure Townsville, Woolcock St, Townsville QLD 4810 |
REGISTER: Metal roofing |
| Thursday 5 September 2019 | Brisbane Central | Souths Leagues Club, Davies Park, 120 Jane St, West End QLD 4101 | REGISTER: Metal roofing |
| Monday 9 September 2019 | Mackay | North Mackay Bowls Club, 74-76 Malcomson St, North Mackay QLD 4740 |
REGISTER: Metal roofing |
| Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Rockhampton | Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge St, Rockhampton QLD 4700 |
REGISTER: Metal roofing |
Live Webinars
If you can’t make it to one of our live events or if it’s sold out, a live webinar is the next best thing. It gives you a opportunity to get the latest information and ask questions of speakers. Connect from the comfort of your home or workplace, via computer or mobile device.
New live webinars coming soon!
New Plumbing Laws
View the webinar below to see QBCC's Grant Wilkinson and Reghan Greer discuss the new plumbing laws which came into effect on 1 July 2019.
You'll learn
- What are the new, simplified categories of notifiable work and when to use them
- How to use the new tools available (including how you can now check occupational licences online)
- What the new, tougher penalties are for unlicensed contracting.
View webinar
More information
- Plumbing and Drainage Act changes Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Plumbing and Drainage webinar PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
Previous Tradie Tours
- Hot Issues in the building and construction industry
- Waterproofing
- Tradie tour - termites
- Tradie tour - painting
Invite us to your workplace
Want something specific? Invite us on-site to discuss topics particular to your workplace. Where circumstances permit, we can visit your workplace to share information and answer questions about QBCC products and services. If we are unable to visit your workplace, let us work with you on an alternative solution to meet your needs.
Register your interest or contact our team with feedback or suggestions.