Issue 32 – 2006
1. RMIT Brunswick Open Day
International Centre of Graphic Technology, RMIT, is holding its Open Day this Sunday, 13 August, 2006 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Location is at 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick. This is an opportunity for new and existing employers of apprentices to examine trade training, talk to trainers, tour the complex, explore training options and see their new equipment in Operation. Ample free parking is available on site. Any further details required please ring the school on 9925 9446.
The Australian Fair Pay Commission placed on its web site submissions received to its 2006 wage review, including Printing Industries’ submission. The AFPC has allowed for supplementary submissions to be lodged by Friday 18 August. To read more go to AFPC and to read Printing Industries’ submission go to Printing Industries.
3. Fuel Tax Credits – How to Complete your Business Activity Statement
Fuel tax credits commenced on 1 July 2006, as part of the Government’s major programme of reform to modernise and simplify the fuel taxation system. Under these reforms, the previous system of fuel grants, rebates and remissions (including the energy grants credits scheme) has been substantially replaced with a single fuel tax credit. For assistance on Completing your Business Activity Statement to claim the credit go to ATO
4. National Packaging Covenant
All Covenant signatories are required to prepare and submit an action plan for 3 – 5 years and then report against it each year by 31st October. Given that the Year 1 reporting date is approaching, the National Packaging Covenant Council will be holding a series of free workshops to review the action plan process and assist in the development of annual reports. The Melbourne workshop will be held on Monday 4 September between 9.30am - 12 noon & 1.30pm - 4pm. To register contact Adele Weston on (03) 9861 2322 or npc@packagingcovenant.org.au. A workshop will also be held in Tasmania – contact Adele for details.
5. OECD Survey of the Australian Economy
The OECD has released its latest survey of the Australian economy, finding that our economy is performing very well; stating that recent macroeconomic performance continues to be impressive and our living standards have steadily improved since the beginning of the 1990s and now surpass all G7 countries except the United States. The OECD report gives considerable attention to industrial relations law and policy in Australia. It is the first OECD report to examine WorkChoices. The OECD examined WorkChoices against international norms for economic development and job creation. It concluded that ‘the industrial relations reforms are a step in the right direction with benefits likely to surface gradually over the coming years’, and that if anything WorkChoices is too cautious. The OECD report provides strong rebuttal to the union campaign against WorkChoices.
6. Energy Efficiency Star Awards 2006
Entries are now open for the Energy Efficiency Star Awards 2006, coordinated by the Australian Greenhouse Office and the Equipment Energy Efficiency programme (E3). The Awards recognise and honour organisations and individuals who have made outstanding achievements and contributions to energy efficiency in 2006. The applicable category for our members is the Enterprise Award: Recognises a contribution by an organisation that has resulted in greater energy efficiency of equipment and appliances. For information on how to nominate contact energyrating@deh.gov.au. Entries close 31 August 2006.
7. Date for your Dairy
Printing Industries next quarterly function will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. Details to be advised.
8. Training Courses
OH&S 5 Day Course August 21, 22, 23, 29, 30
OH&S 1 Day Refresher September 5
Customer Service that Excels September 13
New Manager/Supervisor October 4, 5, 6
Print Production Management October 11, 12, 13
Print Sales November 16, 17, 30, Dec 1
Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses.
9. What’s On
To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On
And Finally
Keep in
mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent,
urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly
important things. Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your
best, keep you from your unique contribution, if you let it.
–
Stephen Covey
The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia
Unit 3, 5-7 Compark Circuit
Mulgrave Vic 3170
Ph 03 8541 7333
Fx 03 9561 8780
michelle@printnet.com.au
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