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This month there seems to be ads everywhere for and against the “Same Job, Same Pay” policy, but what does it mean, and will it impact you or your business? In short, “Same job, Same pay” is mainly relevant to workers and employers in the Labour hire industry. That is, employees who are engaged by…
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A record crowd gathered in Brisbane for the annual ASGA Queensland Golf Day on 22 August, enjoying a fun day of Ambrose competition, networking and fine dining at the beautiful Brookwater Golf Club. A total of 96 players – the largest attendance ever at the popular annual event – tee’d off for the event with…
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Since 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees have been required to provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year as part of the latest addition to the National Employment Standards (NES). From 1 August 2023, the FDVL entitlement extends to small business employers with 14 or…
Read MoreA number of changes to workplace relations law have recently been introduced by the Commonwealth Government and are taking effect on a gradual basis. One of these key changes to the Fair Work Act provides and protects a legal right for employees to discuss their remuneration with other people. “Pay Secrecy” clauses, terms of employment…
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Following recent meetings with Federal Government advisors, ASGA President Mick Harrold has held an in-depth meeting with Philip Clarke, Special Advisor and Chris Hudson, Industry Engagement Partner, from the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA). The meeting was the next step in ASGA’s campaign to raise the profile of the sign, print and graphics sector with…
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The second stage of the education initiative run by ASGA and Visual Connections has seen well over 1000 students connect with industry representatives at a series of Careers Expos around the country during June, July and August. The ambitious program is designed to generate interest and enquiries about industry careers from senior school students. It…
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For more than a decade ASGA has hosted an industry golf event in Brisbane and it is up and running again for 2023, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and friends! The popular ASGA Sign & Print Golf Day is coming to Queensland on Tuesday 22 August, with a fun round…
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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association has released an industry fact sheet, highlighting data gathered in recent surveys by the ASGA and by supplier association, Visual Connections. The flyer, which has been provided to Federal Government advisors as part of ongoing lobbying regarding industry recognition, training and other key issues, includes an overview of the…
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