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Pay Secrecy Clauses Phased Out

8 August 2023

A 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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ASGA Meets with Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance on Industry Classification & Training

25 July 2023

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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1000+ Students Connect with Industry at Careers Expos

21 July 2023

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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Queensland Golf Day – Register NOW!

4 July 2023

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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New Industry Fact Sheet Released

26 June 2023

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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ASGA Meets with Federal Government on Vital Industry Issues

23 June 2023

  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…

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ASGA \ HEXIS Wrap Battle Winners Head to NZ

21 June 2023

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…

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Business NSW Reports on Increased Minimum Wage

5 June 2023

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…

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80+ ASGA Golfers Hit the Greens in WA

29 May 2023

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…

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Grants to Build Digital Capacity Available in Victoria

25 May 2023

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…

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