At ASGA we are continually reviewing and expanding our offering to members, with a new Workplace Advice Line the latest addition to our comprehensive range of member benefits. One of the key benefits of ASGA Membership has long been the ability to obtain advice on employment and workplace matters, including regular updates on legislative and…
Read MoreASGA has announced that places are filling fast for the Victorian Sign & Print Golf Event, which will be held on Wednesday 4 October at the Sandhurst Golf Club. The event, which is being held for just the second time in Melbourne, is proving popular with 90 starters already registered as this story went to…
Read MoreThe Federal Government has announced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 which introduces a series of further reforms to Australia’s workplace relations and industrial laws. The Closing Loopholes Bill follows an extensive period of consultation. Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors worked closely with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Australian Business…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreSince 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…
Read MoreFollowing 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFor 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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