Industry News


News that directly affects your company is the news you need to know today. Business opportunities, legislative changes, industrial and environmental issues, major industry developments - here for your convenience - as it happens . . .



Not all sectors of the economy experience declining sales during an economic downturn. The chart shows United States consumer expenditure patterns during the 1990-91 and 2001-02 recessions.
Segments of printing industry thrive during challenging times - 24/12/2008

Certain segments of the printing industry are likely to be insulated from the current economic downturn and may even experience. . .


Head of Fogra’s  Prepress Division
Standards Based Printing . . . Your Passport to World Colour - 19/12/2008

Fogra speaker to tour Australia talking about ISO standards based printing and it’s benefits to the local printing . . .


Moving towards a lower carbon emission economy
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - start planning now - 19/12/2008

It is important that members review their operations and familiarise themselves with the most appropriate government assistance programs since the introduction of an emissions trading scheme . . .


Fair Work Bill Introduced in Parliament
Fair Work Bill - 19/12/2008

The Federal Government’s Fair Work Bill which will make sweeping changes to the Workplace Relations Act and overturn some WorkChoices provisions has . . .


National Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.
Revised Migration Program Gives Greater Priority to Skills - 18/12/2008

Changes announced to the Skilled Migration Program will ensure that businesses in the printing and associated industries will continue to . . .


Printing Industries Chief Executive Officer
Cash Flow Relief and Investment Boost - 12/12/2008

Businesses in the printing and associated industries will benefit from measures announced today by the Federal Government aimed at . . .


National Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.
NSW Premier Urged to Increase Printing Budget - 11/12/2008

Printing Industries has made representation to the NSW Premier the Hon. Nathan Rees to reverse the recent state Mini-Budget measure that reduces . . .


General Manager  Western Australia, National Environment Manager.
Industry Environmental Compliance System Launched - 9/12/2008

Printing companies can now choose their level of environmental compliance customised to meet their business . . .


Over 500 industry representatives attended the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre for the event.
Queensland Wraps Up PICA Season - 4/12/2008

Last but not least in the PICA roundup is Queensland, which laid on a glittering night for nearly 500 . . .


National Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.
Growth Slumps - 3/12/2008

Yesterday's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to once again lower official interest rates has been justified following the release today of . . .


by Quote & Print
Association launches industry MIS productivity tools - 3/12/2008

Printing Industries has partnered with leading Management Information System (MIS) software . . .


National Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.
RBA Moves to Stimulate Economy - 2/12/2008

Following the release of new economic data showing economic activity slowing down, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided . . .



NPA Celebration to Top Off PacPrint 09 - 28/11/2008

The 26th National Print Awards Presentation Dinner is to be held on the evening of Friday 29 May, at . . .


Printing Industries Skilled Migration Adviser
Government receives 457 visa category report - 28/11/2008

A review into the sponsored temporary skilled worker in the 457 visa category has been released by . . .


National Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.
Industry investment downturn continues - 27/11/2008

New capital expenditure in the printing, publishing and recorded media industry continues to . . .


Melbourne 26-30 May 2009
PacPrint 09 Promises to be the Largest Ever - 25/11/2008

With more than six months still left to run until the doors of PacPrint 2009 open at The Melbourne Convention . . .



ACT Awards Honor Local Industry - 17/11/2008

The 2008 PAGE awards were held at the Hyatt hotel on the 7 November . . .


Melbourne 26-30 May 2009
Register Online Now for PacPrint 09 - 12/11/2008

There may still be a few months to go until the doors of The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre open . . .


Melbourne Print Museum needs help - 11/11/2008

The Melbourne Museum of Printing is one of the world's largest collections of preserved printing machinery and artifacts but is facing a bleak future . . .


Australian Printing and Graphic Arts representative in the 2009 WorldSkills International Competition to be held in Canada.
Melissa the printing industry Skillaroo - 11/11/2008

Congratulations to Melissa Guiney who is the Printing and Graphic Arts representative . . .


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