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MPBAA & SPASA Propose Merger

The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) and Master Pool Builders Association Australia (MPBAA) are thrilled…

Merger proposed between Australian health research funds

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) could merge as national health research review kicks off. Two Australian medical research funds could…

ASFA CEO Martin Fahy to step down after 7 years

The Association of Superannuation of Australia (ASFA) has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Martin Fahy, has informed the ASFA Board of his intention to resign his position as…

HIA elects new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has appointed Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green as National President and Ian Hazan from i2 Homes as National Vice President.

MPA welcomes Nathaniel Smith as new CEO

The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathaniel Smith as its new CEO. Nathaniel brings over 20 years of experience leading…

Associations form joint media statement to oppose IR changes

The Australian business community stands as one with the launch of a national media campaign to raise public awareness of the risks if the Federal Government implements the so-called ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ industrial relations changes. 8…

Appointment of IPWEA (NSW & ACT) CEO

The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (NSW and ACT) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Elliott as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Institute President, Grant Baker, said the appointment concluded an exhaustive search and he welcomed Mr Elliott’s addition to the peak body. “The Board concluded…

Australian Retailers Association celebrates 120 years

Australia’s oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) proudly celebrates its 120-year anniversary this year. To commemorate, the ARA has launched a year-long campaign which includes a special anniversary logo, and a video series featuring conversations with ARA members speaking to the ARA’s importance and impact.