The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has announced a new Board of Directors, with Arinex CEO Nicole Walker appointed President. ICC Sydney’s Helen Mantellato is Vice President, Harry the hirer’s Paul Elliot is Treasurer and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Elissa Duke is Secretary. The two…

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The Research Society has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Angus Hunter arrives at The Research Society with over 20 years operational and marketing leadership experience driving business growth. He has worked across a variety of sectors in small and large organisations in leadership positions. Throughout his career…

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Standards Australia CEO, Adrian O’Connell, has been appointed to the Council of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the world's largest developer of international standards made up of members from the national standards bodies of 165 countries.Mr O'Connell said that the appointment reinforces Australia’s…

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The Australian Press Council welcomes Yvette Lamont as its new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Ms Lamont was previously Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of ASX-listed media and entertainment business HT&E Limited (formerly APN News & Media Limited).“Yvette brings to her new role a wealth of relevant…

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Applications are open for nominations to fill two positions on the Greenlife Industry Australia Board. The GIA constitution requires that the second rotation of directors occurs at the second annual general meeting, which is scheduled for 23 November 2021. The Board Nomination Committee comprising of GIA Director Joshua Byrne, and Foundation…

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Nexia Australia is a full service accounting and advisory firm and a long-standing partner of the Association Forum. In this member article Nexia Financial Adviser Victoria Habra highlights a number of significant super changes which came into effect on 1 July 2021. The concessional cap finally increased The standard concessional cap increased from $25,000 to $27,500 on July 1, 2021. This cap is available to everyone who can contribute, regardless of their total…

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The Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) team is growing with the recent appointment of Rosemary Cotton as IHEA Member Services Manager. IHEA, who are a member of Associations Forum, is the peak body representing independent higher education providers in Australia, educating domestic and international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. IHEA’s diverse membership includes large independent…

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Following his intention to retire from his position with the RSL & Services Clubs Association in November, CEO Garrie Gibson confirmed his departure after more than seven years in the role. Since receiving this advice, the Board has been engaged in managing the recruitment of a new CEO. They are pleased to advise that, after…

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Richard Munro has returned to lead the Accommodation Association of Australia as it finalises its merger with Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA). Munro left the Accommodation Association of Australia in 2019 to take up a new role as group CEO of the Cronulla Sharks. He has returned to role left vacant after the departure of Dean…

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Whether you are new to management and leading others, have people managers in your team who need management training support, or you and your team are adapting to management in the new hybrid world, you are inherently expected to know WHAT to do and the best WAY to do it, from the people around you.As the expectations on organisational leaders grow and become more critical, the pressures mount, and cracks begin to show – leaving our people managers feeling vulnerable and ill equipped.

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Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled a three-year roadmap for the country’s conventions industry. Covering 2021–2023, the roadmap outlines an array of action plans to attract more conventions to Thailand and elevate the country’s international profile. It comprises three key strategies: To upgrade the Thailand’s conventions ecosystem through active lead generation and industry consultation; to upskill the industry with targeted developmental programs;…

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