Event details
Date
20 Aug 2025
Time
04:00pm - 07:00pm
Location
North Lakes Hotel—22 Lakefield Drive, North Lakes QLD 4509
Cost
Free
Why attend?
Come along to a free industry forum hosted by the Service Trades Council—designed specifically for professionals in plumbing, drainage, fire protection, air-conditioning, and mechanical services.
Connect with industry peers, hear important updates from regulators and local councils, and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of Queensland’s service trades.
What’s on the agenda?
- Welcome and STC overview from STC Chair Penny Cornah
- Local update from Kelvin Mason, Team Leader Plumbing, City of Moreton Bay
- Compliance and notifiable work insights from Elizabeth Palmer-Bright, QBCC
- Service Trades Unit update, Brent Smith, Acting Manager Service Trades, QBCC and Tony Finnis, Senior Plumbing Inspector. QBCC.
A panel-style Q&A session featuring representatives from:
- Russell Martin, Principal Technical Advisor (DHPW)
- Chris McCahon, Assistant Commissioner Regulatory Standards and Support (QBCC)
- Elizabeth Palmer-Bright, Manager Plumbing and Pools Investigations (QBCC)
- Leonie Plata, Manager Occupational Licensing (QBCC)
- Brent Smith, Acting Manager Service Trades (QBCC)
- Kelvin Mason, Team Leader Plumbing (City of Moreton Bay)
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and have your say.
Registration from 3:30pm – Forum starts at 4:00pm sharp.
Last reviewed: 7 Jul 2025
Last published: 7 Jul 2025
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