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Record Attendance at ASGA Brisbane Golf Day

25 August 2023

A 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…

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Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Commences 1 August 2023

10 August 2023

Since 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…

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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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