FWO End of Year Checklist for Businesses
As the end of the year draws ever closer, the Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded businesses of some key workplace rules and obligations they should be aware of during the end-of-year period. Here’s a checklist to help you stay across them: Provide the required notice if directing employees to take annual leave during a shutdown…
Read MoreIt’s always great when our supplier members band together to put on events for the industry, and last month was no exception as Bounce LED, Lettertech and Mulfords partnered to showcase their products in Western Australia. It was a great chance to see the very latest from these market leaders, and for local industry identities…
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[The following message is transcribed from a 23/20/24 email from Steph Hailliday, Acting Commissioner, Consumer & Business Services, Government of South Australia] South Australian businesses from the building and construction industry are being invited to have your say in the SA Government’s review of the sector, which will focus on opportunities to enhance industry compliance,…
Read MoreSydney, Australia, 22 October 2024 – Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and printer cutters, today announced a third and final round of training dates in 2024 for the company’s successful Roland Academy Online courses. Due to the ongoing popularity of the courses, further dates have been added commencing October…
Read MoreWell-known ASGA personality Michael ‘Punchy’ Punch was honoured with a Life Membership of the ASGA at the 2024 Currie Group National Sign & Graphics Awards in recognition of 18 outstanding years of contribution to the Association as it’s General Manger and, more recently, Member & Events Manager. ASGA President, Mick Harrold, said the Award was…
Read MoreBend It Like Blazek – by Rob Griffith Michael Blazek has been a major influence in the Australian sign and display industry. He’s been a leader in his field, helped to advance the sign and display trade, campaign for its future, and continue a legacy that started on the other side of the world. So,…
Read MoreHow do you strike the right balance between upholding the confidentiality of workplace investigations and affording employees the right to procedural fairness? Luis Izzo, Managing Director – ABLA Sydney, and Georgia Cluff, ABLA Paralegal, explore this tricky issue. In a decision delivered last week, a Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected that an employer…
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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreASGA 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…
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