Annual Report 2007-08 - Plumbing Industry Commission

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Highlights 2007–08 • Worked with the Department of Planning and Community Development to conduct a major review of the current Plumbing Regulations 1998, which are due to sunset in November 2008 • Worked with key stakeholders to have plumbing related amendments included in the proposed Building (Amendment) Bill 2008 • Increased the number of accredited practitioners: Registered practitioners by 4.2 per cent and licensed practitioners by 4.1 per cent • Oversaw an increase of Compliance Certificates lodged by 7.8 per cent • Assisted in the development of the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre, a plumbing sustainability centre of excellence at Brunswick in partnership with the Plumbing Trades Employees Union, Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Victoria, National Fire Industry Association, the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development and the Building Commission • Delivered The path to a greener plumbing industry report with eight opportunities for saving water and energy, as part of the PlumbSmarter project • Partnered with City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Building Commission on a 12-month project to reduce water use in the routine maintenance and testing of fire sprinklers • Jointly launched with the Building Commission, the Make Your Home Green online portal – a one-stop shop for information on how consumers can make their homes more sustainable, receiving an impressive 28,850 distinct visits between 3 May and 30 June 2008 • Extended the Commission’s audit process to capture 5 Star sustainability data and ensure environmental water efficiencies and energy compliance are being achieved • Launched a monthly e-bulletin to increase practitioner awareness and understanding of the Commission’s functions • Continued to deliver the new look InPipe magazine to 21,848 subscribers and achieving 93 per cent reader satisfaction • Announced the move to the Goods Shed North in late 2009, targeted as a 5 Star Green Star refurbishment of a heritage-listed building • Launched the five-year Corporate Plan with greater organisational focus on staff involvement in strategy teams. 02
Financial performance summary The Commission derives its income from registration and licensing fees, Compliance Certificate sales and other miscellaneous fees and services. In 2007–08, total income increased from $10.1 million to $11.2 million, up 11 per cent compared with 2006–07. This was primarily due to increased revenue from Compliance Certificate sales and additional revenue from collaborative sustainability projects. Total expenses increased from $10.6 million to $11.1 million, an increase of four per cent compared with 2006–07. This was due to higher salaries and associated costs under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, higher general administration costs and an increase in plumbing inspections and audits as a result of the higher number of Compliance Certificates lodged in 2007–08. The Commission’s net result for the period was $0.1 million. This was consistent with the net effect of the movements in total revenue and operating expenses. Asset holdings slightly increased to $11.8 million, which included a $1.0 million land revaluation as at 30 June 2008. 2008–09 outlook The Commission’s 2008–09 budget and three-year financial plan has forecast continued strength in building activity across all sectors, with forecasts of $20 billion in each of the three financial years. It is expected that this forecast in building activity will favourably impact the plumbing sector and the operations of the Commission. Financial performance summary 2006–07 $ million 2007–08 $ million Total income 10.1 $11.2 Total expenses 10.6 11.1 Net result for the period (0.5) 0.1 Total assets 10.7 11.8 Total liabilities 4.6 4.6 accountable Officer’s declaration In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Plumbing Industry Commission’s Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2008. Yours sincerely Tony Arnel LFRAIA Plumbing Industry Commissioner PLUMBING INDUSTRY COMMISSION 2007–08 ANNUAL REPORT 03
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Page 27 and 28: Strengthening skills and standards
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Appendix 1 Plumbing Industry Adviso
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Disclosure Index The 2007-08 Annual
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Five-year statistical summary Perfo
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