Printing Industries has slammed the Federal Government's support of a plan to remove the legal obligation for corporations to produce printed annual reports. "This is nothing more than a cynical exercise in shifting the print costs away from corporations and onto consumers," Printing Industries Association of Australia National President, Peter Lane said. Full Story

Printing Industries' tender process campaign against the NAB is gaining momentum. Printing Industries CEO, Philip Andersen recently held a briefing meeting with a NSW Liberal member. The meeting was to discuss the NAB Print Tender and the industry's objections. Full Story.

Printing Industries has recently run two very popular New Supervisor training courses for members. The first was sold out within days leading us to schedule a second two weeks later which was also close to being sold out. The New Supervisor is a short (3 hours) evening course that aims to familiarise new or potential supervisors with key issues that they may face while being placed in charge of others for the first time. If you would like to know more or reserve a place at the next course please contact David Hoban on (07) 3356 0022. Futher details.

The 2006 Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships have been announced with nominations called from organisations across business and community sectors. Winners will be announced during National Community Business Partnership Week from 21 - 25 August 2006 with a national award presentation ceremony to be conducted in October. Members involved in collaborative arrangements are encouraged to nominate and be recognised for their community and social involvement. If you need assistance entering these Awards, please contact David Hoban on (07) 3356 0022. Nominations close on 5 May 2006 with nomination packs available through here.

The cost of a comfortable retirement has increased by $1,000 to $46,192 pa. As of July 2006 if you wish to contribute more for retirement your super fund must have a RSE license. To date only 324 super funds have applied for the license. Did you know Printer Super received their license in November last year? Full Story.