For plumbers, drainers, fire protection workers and other service trades
Tuesday 17 June 2025
4:00pm to 7.30pm (Registration from 3:30pm)
Rydges Southbank Townsville – Kingston Room
23 Palmer Street, Townsville QLD 4810
Join the Service Trades Council for a free industry forum tailored to the plumbing, drainage, fire protection, air-conditioning, and mechanical services sectors. Get important updates from regulators and local council representatives—and have your say.
What’s on the agenda?
- Welcome and STC overview from STC Chair Penny Cornah
- Local update from Geoff Woodall, Coordinator Hydraulics, Townsville City Council
- Compliance and notifiable work insights from Elizabeth Palmer-Bright, QBCC
- Update from the Service Trades Unit with Matt Campbell, QBCC
- Powerlink Safety Talk with Jason Beasley, Ergon Energy
- A panel-style Q&A session featuring representatives from:
- Anne Neuendorf, Executive Director Building Policy (DHPW)
- Chris McCahon, Assistant Commissioner Regulatory Standards and Support (QBCC)
- Elizabeth Palmer-Bright, Principal Advisor (QBCC)
- Geoff Woodall, Coordinator Hydraulics (Townsville City Council)
Stick around for networking opportunities before and after the forum.
Stay informed. Have your say.
Registration from 3.30pm – Forum starts at 4:00pm sharp.
