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Pool and Spa Industry Year in Review 2019

As we move into a new year, we look back at the old one to recall what transpired in 2019, which turned out to be...

QuickLinks for SPLASH! 127

Helpful links for more information from stories in SPLASH! 127.

Sydney moves to Level 2 water restrictions

In Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra, Level 2 restrictions are now in place, with the Hunter region likely to follow in January.

Victorian pool and spa safety regulations come into...

The Victorian swimming pool and spa safety regulations changed on December 1, 2019.

Audit of NSW pool certifiers to commence in...

NSW Fair Trading has announced audits for E1 pool certifiers will commence in January 2020 with a target completion date being end of March 2020.

Better marketing by hitting hot buttons

A hot button refers to an emotional “pain point” or “pleasure point” that means a lot to your audience - that is, your target market.

Last chance to comment on draft pool barrier...

The SPASA Australia roadshows on the draft Australian Standard on swimming pool safety barriers delivered nationwide in November resulted in more than 2000 comments being...

Global pool and spa associations come together

Swimming pool and spa associations from around the world gathered recently to help promote and protect the interests of the industry globally.

December is National Check your Pool Gate Month

This National Check Your Pool Gate Month, pool owners are urged to check the safety of their pool surrounds.

The latest digital edition of SPLASH! is live

The latest digital edition of SPLASH! - the October-November 2019 edition (SPLASH! 126) - is now live.

Cleaning and maintaining swimming pools after fires

Swimart has provided some key information to help pool owners restore healthy water balance – and provide firefighters with a valuable resource.

AFL star charged with swimming pool fraud

Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been charged with a number of offences relating to his Mildura-based swimming pool business.

Another NSW pool certifier fined $15k

Another NSW E1 Pool Certifier has been fined $20,000 (reduced to $15,000) for unsatisfactory professional conduct.

Fluidra opens new warehouse in Willawong, Queensland

In August, Fluidra’s opened its new Queensland warehouse and distribution centre in Willawong. It is the first facility in Australia opened under the new combined...