Model yourself on successful people

March 5, 2018 Successful people have three things in common: they know where they are now; they know where they want to be; and they move further along the connecting path each day. Their actions become the key determinants of their success.
Here is a summary of what we see as those qualities and the actions required to model yourself you successful people...

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PIAA driving printing vocational training

March 1, 2018 Momentum for vocational education and training in the printing industry builds on the groundwork laid by Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA).
Skills Tasmania has endorsed Holmesglen Institute as the Registered Training Organisation providing print training in Tasmania, following the announcement by TAFE SA that they will withdraw from the state.

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Step up McCormack

February 26, 2018 The PIAA welcomes the appointment of Michael McCormack as the new Leader of the National Party and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister.
The PIAA is pleased to see a Deputy Prime Minister who has a background in the print sector, and in the SME space, and we look forward to continuing our dialogue.

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Open letter to the Printing Industry

February 23, 2018 Andrew Macaulay's open letter to the printing industry to demand the relief from crippling energy prices. Sign the petition demanding action and get involved by contacting your member of state and federal parliament!

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Q&A focus on energy pricing impact on manufacturing

February 20, 2018 Andrew Macaulay, CEO of Printing Industries, challenged panelists Josh Frydenberg, Minister for the Environment and Energy, and Chris Bowen, opposition Treasury spokesperson, as to what tangible relief they can provide industry now to combat the crippling impact of energy prices on Q&A last night.

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Unfair Dismissal & Adverse Action trends and protection

February 16, 2018 A savvy group of Printing Industries' members took advantage of their opportunity to hear about the latest trends in Unfair Dismissal and Adverse Action, as well as how they can reduce their industrial relations risks in this area, by attending the Printing Industries free member-event held in Sydney.

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Measure print effectiveness by ROI

February 7, 2018 As business owners and budget holders we know the importance of spending money only when we can see a return for that investment. Whether that is an easy question or a hard one, we need to know it is money worth spending. As printers, we need to demonstrate to clients that print offers a good return for their investment.

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When does a casual employee become permanent?

January 31, 2018 A long-term casual employee in your business may have the right to become a permanent member of staff. It is critical that you understand and follow your obligations to avoid breaching provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll?

January 23, 2018 Real time reporting to the ATO of payroll and superannuation information will soon be a requirement as Single Touch Payroll becomes mandatory from mid-2018.

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New Office Bearers at Printing Industries

January 22, 2018 Two new office bearers have assumed responsibilities at Printing Industries Association of Australia. Chris Segaert will fill the position of National Honorary Secretary while Ron Patterson steps into the position of National Honorary Treasurer.

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