ACCI Survey Highlights Pressure on SMEs
A recent survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has found that almost half of small business owners have considered closure in the past year, with rising input costs, skills and worker shortages, and increased government regulation all taking their toll. ACCI, which is Australia’s largest and most representative business network, polled…
The ASGA has reacted to a City of Melbourne proposal to change its Planning Scheme in regards to signage, following the release of a 115 page report at the Council’s latest meeting on 23 July. While the Council claims to have consulted with external stakeholders during the review, no approach has been made to ASGA…
ASGA took a full team to Visual Impact in Brisbane last week, connecting with visitors to discuss member benefits and resources, and talk to them about how the Association can help support industry businesses. The trade show was an outstanding success, outstripping organisers’ expectations and garnering plenty of praise from exhibitors, who reported a slew…
Do you employ casuals? If you do, it is critical that you are aware of some upcoming changes, commencing on 26 August 2024, which change how casual employment operates in Australia. Tamsin Lawrence, Senior Associate and Peter Petropolous, Associate from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors have provided this important summary of the changes which come…
Ahead of the start of the new financial year, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association has released a suite of updated resources for its Member base, including up-to-date guidance on Awards Rates and worker definitions under the Fair Work Act. The latest suite of exclusive Member Resources including legal documents and other important resources have…
If you engage any independent contractors in your business, it’s important you understand recent updates from the Closing Loopholes legislation including new definitions and criteria for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Work Act. These changes, which will take effect from 26 August 2024, redefine how we determine employment relationships by…
The Australian Sign & Graphics Association has announced that long-time Association office bearer and industry legend, Michael Punch, will retire from his active roles with the Association at the end of June, handing over his duties to Damian Nielsen as of 1 July. Mick Harrold, ASGA President, says Michael’s retirement marks the ‘end of an…
Could you believe it? After seven months of drought in the West, the much anticipated industry golf event in Perth on Thursday 30 May was expected to be played under sunny skies and on a firm track. However, as always, the weather gods had the last laugh, with rain setting in early in the week.…
Students, parents, teachers and careers counsellors in Brisbane have embraced the Sign & Print Career Connections initiative, with hundreds of enquiries generated on the program’s stand at the Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo this week. The stand, which is the centrepiece of an industry-wide initiative to attract new talent to the print, sign and graphics…
Hundreds of students have flocked to the Sign & Print Career Connections stand at the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo, providing another boost to the drive to attract new talent to the print, sign and graphics sector. The Expo has run over the past couple of days at the Adelaide Showgrounds, and the initiative, which…