Today’s announcement that quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand will resume on Sunday 18th April from 11.59pm is a welcome step towards the recovery of tourism in New Zealand.  It is expected that the first people to take up travel will be those wanting to reconnect with friends and family and modelling shows that while visitor numbers aren’t anticipated to return to previous levels overnight,…

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has been working with Hon Ben Morton MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on the important issue of deregulation and the Government’s New Deregulation Agenda.   The Deregulation Taskforce is currently looking to find ways to regulate effectively at the lowest cost to business.  A key part of this work is identifying areas of dual regulatory impost.  Businesses often need to comply with regulations covering…

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We are pleased to announce that the 16th Associations Forum National Conference will be held 6-7 September 2021 at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, Melbourne. Associations Forum National Conference is…

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What’s your New Year’s resolution? If improving your team communication, membership data management and association workflow is one of your goals this year, take advantage of our free strategy session to discover how to digitally evolve your association using Kintone! Your team is crushing it. But is your project management tool? Learn how the right tool can help your team build…

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The Darwin Convention Centre has collaborated with award-winning Darwin aerial photographer and artist Paul Arnold to offer a series of complimentary virtual backgrounds created from the limited ‘Elevated Collection’. The collection captures the Top End’s striking landscapes, with the unique perspectives inspiring a recent collaboration with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Camilla Franks. As a special member opportunity…

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Clade is thrilled to announce the launch of its first Product Advisory Board, formed to help accelerate the success of its CAMS membership management platform. On the Board are distinguished industry leaders, Fabio Bastian, former CIO for Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and Craig Horton, CIO of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. As founding Advisory Board members, Fabio and Craig…

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The Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identifier for current directors, or people who want to become directors, of a company or a registered body. The DIN is expected to commence in 2021 and will apply to some associations. Will the DIN apply to your association?The DIN will apply to associations that are companies limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. It will not apply to associations incorporated under the State and Territory Associations…

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The Board of Freshcare is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced executive Jane Siebum to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Freshcare Chairperson Allan Dall said: “As the custodian of Australia’s most widely used standards across the horticulture and viticulture sectors, we have an obligation to position Freshcare for a sustainable future. This means ensuring as an organisation that we have the right corporate structure and the financial capacity…

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Construction of the Palaszczuk Government’s $20 million Hydrogen Training Centre of Excellence at Beenleigh has commenced.  Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the $20 million centre is an investment in the skills and jobs of the future. “We are working in partnership with the industry not-for-profit organisation, Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC), to build the new facility at the existing training centre by June 2022. PICAC is a whole-of-industry…

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Nell Harrison has been appointed Managing Director of The Association Specialists (TAS). Passing the mantle is Francis Child, the owner of TAS, who will continue to play an important role in the business as Executive Chair. Francis Child, Executive Chair, TAS, is incredibly proud of the team’s dedication to upholding the values of the company through the challenges of 2020 which has placed the company in a strong position for 2021 and beyond. TAS has taken this time…

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Associations are moving toward rapid digital transformation across all areas to remain competitive and improve the member experience. You and your team may be working in ways you would never have imagined a year ago. But because these changes have been imposed on us so rapidly, there may not have been time to properly strategise and implement. Causeis has developed a first of its kind Digital Academy for Associations, to help you effectively navigate the digital landscape. All attendees…

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