The Department of Home Affairs is running four online information sessions in May to help businesses prepare ‘decision ready’ employer nominations and visa applications. Continue reading
Category Archives: Members
Fuel Crisis: What We’re Hearing (Update 2nd April)
2nd April 2026
The Federal Government’s four-step fuel security plan is designed as an escalation framework in the event of a severe fuel disruption, moving from market-led responses through to direct government intervention. Continue reading
RBA Announced Ban On Card Surcharging
2nd April 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia this week confirmed the outcome of its long-running review into merchant card payment costs, with a ban on card surcharging now set to take effect from 1 October 2026. This applies across Visa, Mastercard and eftpos for both debit and credit transactions. Continue reading
Australian Reception at the 2025 NAMM Show
The Australian Reception is a great opportunity for those attending the NAMM Show (from Australia) to take an hour in the middle of the show and connect informally with colleagues. Continue reading
New Quarterly Import Report from the AMA
17th November 2023
The first of a new seasonal report from the AMA, sharing up to date import data throughout the year, has just been released. As part of the recent review of the Annual Market Report, and the updated methodology and presentation, these reports will be released soon after quarterly data is made available.
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Button Batteries: Be Compliant, Not Complacent
9th November 2023
By now people dealing with button batteries should be aware of new regulations introduced last year, when Australia led the world in requiring consumer products with button batteries to have them secured to protect children. Continue reading
