Issue 26 – 2006

 

1.         Martin Fothergill of PaperlinX Guest Speaker at Quarterly Function

Our next quarterly social function will be held at Kooyong on Wednesday, 19 July, commencing at 6.00 pm.  We are fortunate to have Martin Fothergill of PaperlinX as our guest speaker.   Martin will be speaking about the outlook for the paper industry in Australia.  Martin holds the position of Group General Manager, Merchanting Australasia.   He was previously Regional President – UK & Ireland and joined the PaperlinX Group in 2002 as Managing Director of Bunzl Fine Paper in the UK, later renamed to The Paper Company.   Martin has over 30 years experience in paper merchanting.  To register for this event, please complete the attached registration form.

 

2.         Ch Ch Ch Changes……

Firm in the belief that all organizations must continually change and adapt to grow, Printing Industries can confirm a couple of major moves over the next week.

 

• The first is that Ron Patterson officially takes over as General Manager for Victoria and Tasmania.  Ron takes over at a time when the industry faces major challenges from regulation, import competition and new media.  A strong Printing Industries Association, which understands the complex and specific needs of its members and has the courage to fight the necessary battles with competitors and bureaucracy, has been our aim over recent years.  We know Ron’s considerable experience and skills will benefit all members in Tasmania and Victoria.

 

• Ron takes over from Tony Duncan, who has recently been appointed CEO of “Paper Round”, a consortium of PIAA, paper merchants and importers, IPMG, Blue Star, Australian Paper, Sensis, UPM-Kymenne, Sappi Trading and Paper to Paper. The organization’s role is to develop a Product Stewardship plan for the all print and paper going into offices currently being driven by the NSW Government, with support from most State Environment Departments.   Tony will work out of our offices.

 

• And last but not least……

We are moving our offices next Friday, 14 July.  The new address is Unit 3, 5-7 Compark Circuit, Mulgrave – just off Wellington Road, between Blackburn and Springvale Roads.  Almost “Print Central”, the new location is at the geographic heart of the Print industry of Melbourne.  Near the freeways, the new offices include improved training facilities, and we believe a modern efficient office space appropriate to showcase the industry.  You will receive formal advice on details next week.  The current phone and fax numbers will operate for the next several months at least. 

 

3          Printing Industries Workplace Agreement Workshops

Printing Industries and the Office of the Employment Advocate completed a national round of Workplace Agreement Workshops for members in June with presentations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.  Further national Workshops will be completed in July/August.   Note the Launceston workshop date has changed.   The briefing will now be held on 1 August between 8.30 and 10.30 am.   For further details and a list of the National Workplace Agreement Workshops go to Printnet.

 

4.         GAMAA Leadership Education Programme

A workshop will be held in Sydney from 31 August to 2 September.  The topic is "Creative Leadership and Intelligence" and will utilise Dr Ian Metcalfe, a leading thinker in these areas. GAMAA is looking forward to another successful workshop with our scholarship recipients and others within the print industry.  If you are interested in receiving a flyer about this programme, please contact Michelle Eeles or email enquire@gamaa.net.au.   For enquiries phone 02 9869 0010. 

 

5.         Review of Disclosures Section of Franchising Code

Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Fran Bailey MP, has announced a review of the disclosures section of the Code.  The mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct was introduced in 1998 to improve fair trading in the franchising sector.  The Code is supported by the Office of the Mediation Adviser to ensure speedy resolution of disputes.  The disclosures section includes information requirements that franchisors must disclose to prospective franchisees, before deciding to purchase a franchise.  The review will consider all available evidence and make any necessary recommendations to improve the Code.  Submissions should be made by August 15 and can be sent to Review of Franchising Code, c/o Office of Small Business, GPO Box 9839 Canberra, ACT 2601.

 

6.        Training Courses

Print Sales                                                                                July 20, 21, August 3, 4

Customer Service that Excels                                                     September 13

New Manager/Supervisor                                                            October 4, 5, 6 

Print Production Management                                                     October 11, 12, 13

Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses. 

  

6.         What’s On

To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On

  

And Finally

A Canberra solicitor has been fined more than $16,000 for failing to lodge activity statements and a tax return…. He failed to lodge 25 monthly activity statements, five quarterly activity statements and an annual tax return between July 2002 and September 2005. 

                      

The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia

18-20 Queens Avenue

Hawthorn  Vic  3122

Ph  03 9291 5333

Fx  03 9819 6292

michelle@printnet.com.au

www.printnet.com.au

 

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