New Industry Fact Sheet Released
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…
Successful meetings this month between the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) with Federal Government Advisors have provided key Ministers with important information about the sign, display and wider graphics industry, and set strong foundations for future discussions on industry recognition, training and qualifications. ASGA President, Mick Harrold, Vice President Damian Nielsen and former…
Important update regarding the decision made 2 June 2023 by the Fair Work Commission regarding the annual wage review There has been an important update regarding the decision made 2 June 2023 by the Fair Work Commission regarding the annual wage review. Hicksons understands the significance of this decision for businesses and wants to ensure…
Following an exciting ASGA / HEXIS Australia Wrap Battle at Visual Impact Sydney, the two Australian champions are about to head off to New Zealand, to do battle for the Trans-Tasman championship. Hayden Bryant of Attention Signs & Embroidery in Mittagong NSW and Rafael Sena of Auto Artisan Group Pendle Hill NSW won the right to represent Australia…
Business New South Wales has released an announcement with the detail of changes to the National Minimum Wage. Their statement is reproduced below: 2 June, 2023. The Fair Work Commission has today increased the National Minimum Wage by 8.65%. The modern award rates increased 5.75% across all industries. It will take effect on the commencement…
The ASGA WA Golf Day, held last Thursday, once again proved to be a much-appreciated gathering, with more than 80 participants attending from across the local sign, graphics and print industries. Most of the attendees this year had very high golf handicaps, but the game itself was very much just ‘icing on the cake’ for…
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs for Manufacturing program, and the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) is encouraging Victorian-based sign and display businesses to take advantage of the grants. Organisations looking to build digital capability are the target of a Government initiative which offers Victorian manufacturing businesses fully-subsidised training to…
The education initiative run by Visual Connections and the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) at Visual Impact Sydney has been hailed a resounding success, with well over 100 students taking the opportunity to Try-A-Trade and explore career options at the print, sign and display show. The initiative, which was expanded again this year, has…
The final report on the review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2022 has recently been released. It includes 83 recommendations to ensure the State’s electrical safety laws continue to provide high standards of safety for workers and communities. These cover issues from emerging energy generation and storage technologies, electric vehicles, hydrogen-based electricity generation, storage technologies, off-grid generation, and…
Careers expos have kicked off around the country, and the Visual Connections / ASGA Education Initiative has made sure print, sign and display are ‘front and centre’ for students looking at their options for careers and further education. Last week saw a steady stream of students attend the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo at the…