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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Cybersecurity insurance is an important risk mitigation strategy for Associations as cyberattacks continue to rise. This insurance provides financial coverage for data restoration, business interruption, regulator compliance and related risks.

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New Zealand’s three new world-class convention centres allow it to bid for events at a scale it had not previously been able to, with Australasian association conferences a key target area. Te Pae Christchurch…

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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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The Board of Energy Consumers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of incoming CEO Brendan French. Brendan brings over 20 years’ experience in executive and leadership roles, with a focus on consumer interests in the banking, finance, energy and water sectors.…

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The Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) is pleased to announce Christian Frost as the new Chair of the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB). Christian takes over the role as Chair from Angela Seidel who stepped down after a productive five…

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The merged Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and Industry Super Australia will be named the Super Members Council of Australia. The council will represent more than 10 million Australians who hold more than $1.4 trillion in assets and will be operational…

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