The Printing Industries Association of Australia (Printing Industries) is the advocate and support organisation for businesses in the Print, Packaging and Visual Communication industry in Australia.The Association is an independent, member-based organisation, representing large, medium and small businesses.

Membership covers all imaging and communication sectors. These include print, prepress and design, publishing, distribution, software and hardware, paper and paper board, print consumables, packaging and flexible packaging, paper converting, binding and finishing, communication and media services.

The mission of Printing Industries  is:

"to be the catalyst for the prosperity of the print, packaging and  visual communication industry in Australia".

 Developing a 21st Century Industry

Printing Industries continues to implement its strategic plan during 2006 in response to the changing needs of its members and their business environments.

The strategic plan (see graphic on right) contains the mechanics for operationalising the Printing Industries Action Agenda, Print21.

It is designed to lead the industry through the changing dynamics it faces. The plan applies the same principles to Printing Industries own operating environment that Print21 has identified for its members.