AIOP is thrilled to announce that Drake International will partner with AIOP for the prestigious Administrative Award of Excellence 2024. The AIOP Administrative Award of Excellence 2024 ("the Award"), partnering with Drake International aims to support, develop, and…

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Public consultation rounds will be held across 2023 and 2024 with each round targeting selected occupations grouped by focus area. Focus areas have been grouped based on common industry (as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification…

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Business Events Wellington has developed a suite of sustainability resources to help event organisers reduce their carbon footprints. Resources include the comprehensive Wellington Sustainable Events Guide which…

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Wondering how your membership marketing measures up to your peers in the association industry? Download Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report! This report will help you contextualise your email metrics and gauge the effectiveness of your marketing strategies. It collects email data and trends specifically for the association industry, including:- Average open and click rates- Which day of the week…

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Organisations looking to host conferences in Wellington, New Zealand now have expertise on hand to assist with conference legacy projects. Business Events Wellington (BEW) has officially launched its legacy programme with the development of resources to help clients formulate individual legacy projects. A new specialist conference advisor has also been appointed to…

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micenet’s latest edition explores the big issues – from AI to robots, Australia’s new industry association landscape and the importance of the entire industry starting down the road to net zero carbon emissions.We delve into the trends likely to shape the year ahead with three industry leaders and offer a peek inside Tourism Australia’s incentive showcase Dreamtime, held in November.Inspiration for when you’re stuck in transit around Australia or if you’re considering an…

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The Closing Loopholes Bill has been passed by parliament and has ramifications for businesses that use casuals, contractors, gig workers and self-employed Australians. As CEO of COSBOA, I regularly get asked how businesses can prepare, and my best advice is to regularly monitor updates in policies and establish a network of industry contacts who can provide valuable insights and support to navigate these complex ‘red tape’ changes. Additionally,…

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How did you create your annual IT budget this year? Did you use last year’s figures with a slight increase for CPI adjustments? Most Associations take this approach, but if that’s all they ever invest in their IT, they’ll eventually have a technical debt. For too long, many IT departments (including those outsourced) have been…

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Perth, Western Australia will host the 14th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in 2026. Returning to Australia for the first time in 15 years, WEEC will bring leading environmentalists, policymakers and educators from around the world to Perth in the Spring of 2026. WEEC is the largest international congress addressing education for the environment and sustainable development.

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Welcome to eSkillsHub - the premier destination for associations and member-based organisations looking to raise member value and cultivate success. Our mission is to revolutionise the landscape of member value and revenue optimisation by providing comprehensive and expert outsourced services tailored to drive member and stakeholder value across all key pillars of member services.

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October saw Newcastle become the destination of choice for Australia's regional tourism industry, with more than 230 representatives from across the country travelling to the city for their annual conference. Newcastle…

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