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Register Now for ASGA Victoria Sign & Print Golf Day – Wednesday 4 October

19 September 2023

ASGA 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…

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Guide to the Third Round of IR Laws

18 September 2023

The 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…

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The fine tuning of “Same Job, Same Pay”, what does it actually mean?

31 August 2023

This 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…

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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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