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Latest NSW COVID-19 restrictions announced

29 July 2021

NSW’s Premier Glady Berejiklian has announced further restrictions following yesterday’s media conference regarding the extension of lockdown for another four weeks (Until Saturday, 28 August at 12.01am). Upon the current restrictions set in place, below are the key restrictions that were announced: ·       All areas that are currently locked down will continue to be locked down ·      …

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ASGA & FESPA Australia HP Awards for Excellence Presentation to be rescheduled

22 July 2021

Following the postponement announcement of PacPrint 2021 on the 21st of July, ASGA and FESPA Australia confirm that the ASGA & FESPA Australia HP Awards for Excellence Presentation will also be rescheduled. “It is unfortunate we are in the position again of being at the mercy of COVID-19 developments. Acknowledging the Award winners and supporting…

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Level 5 SA COVID-19 Restrictions – What this means for Sign Businesses

20 July 2021

Following the announcement of a Statewide Lockdown from 6pm today, the following advice has been emailed directly to ASGA members from ASGA President and SA Chair, Julie Rochester: Things are changing fast, and we are trying to keep you informed as it applies to us. There has been some confusion about what is permitted and the short…

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Latest NSW and VIC COVID restrictions – what this means for sign businesses

19 July 2021

The following is the ASGA’s best advice regarding the current VIC and NSW COVID restrictions as at 18/07/21. This is ASGA’s considered advice only and you must keep your own counsel.  NSW  On-Site Works Not permitted until after 30th July. The only exception would be to install essential signage like COVID safe signage, or to make sites safe.  The ASGA…

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Stay informed of COVID restrictions

17 July 2021

Stay informed of COVID restrictions. Access state-specific information on COVID-19 from the links below: • VIC – https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ • ACT – https://www.covid19.act.gov.au • New South Wales – https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 • Queensland – https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/ • South Australia – https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/ • Tasmania – https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/ • Western Australia – https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus ASGA members may receive additional information specific to sign industry businesses via email. ASGA 2021 scheduled…

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NSW COVID June lockdown – what this means for sign businesses

29 June 2021

The following is the ASGA’s best advice at the moment on the current lockdown in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong. We always say that this is our advice only and you must keep your own counsel.    Manufacturing Can Continue … Business as Normal It seems that all on-site businesses (that are not customer…

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UPDATE on Victorian COVID May lockdown – what this means for sign businesses

1 June 2021

Further to the ASGA COVID update on the 28th of May, the ASGA has received confirmation from Business Victoria that all manufacturing – not just essential manufacturing – is on the allowed businesses list. Workers must wear masks and businesses must have a COVID Safe Plan in place. The COVID Check-in App must be in place for all…

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Victorian COVID May lockdown – what this means for sign businesses

28 May 2021

The following is general advice from the ASGA. You may need to consider how this applies to your unique business. Construction is an authorised industry. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-list On any unoccupied site or businesses permitted to be open, any construction is OK. As sign installation falls under the construction banner, signs can be installed. The VBA has confirmed this.…

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