Business SA mock trials
Don’t get caught out and have to face a possible litigation. Save the date for one or all four mock trials to find out how you can avoid ending up in court!
Learn about the potential ramifications of unfair dismissals, adverse action, underpayment of wages and safety incidents in the workplace and gain an insight into court proceedings at these mock trials. Based on real life incidents, the mock trials will be conducted by experienced Business SA practitioners and heard by a current Tribunal Member.
More information is available here.
Business finance survey 
The Survey of Business Finance in South Australia being carried out by Business SA and the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies (Victoria University).
This survey requests the opinion of firm owners and managers about the difficulties they face as they seek to grow their firms. In particular, we are interested to hear about your firm’s ability to access external credit.
At the completion of the survey, you can request that the results of the study be emailed to you when they are published. Those who complete the survey can enter the draw for an Apple iPod Classic (160GB).
Access the survey here.
Skilled Migration
There is a lot happening in the area of skilled migration both at the national and state level that affects businesses engaged in employing skilled migrants and students from overseas studying in Australia.
View the latest details here.
Skilled Migration - State Migration Plans
On 14 July 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, set new priority processing arrangements for certain skilled migration visas:
1. Applications from people who are employer sponsored under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).
2. Applications from people who are nominated by a State or Territory Government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory’s Migration Plan.
3. Applications from people who have nominated an occupation on the current Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010 See: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/new-list-of-occupations.pdf
4. All other applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received.
Further details are available here.
Clipsal 500 offer – closing soon
Business SA and Clipsal 500 Adelaide have partnered to provide an exclusive offer for Business SA members.
Book now to join us at the Clipsal 500 on 17, 18, 19 and 20 March 2011.
Your benefits:
- Great networking benefits or bring your friends and family along
- One corporate four day pass to the Trackside Villa
- Access to a full buffet luncheon, morning and afternoon tea
- Beverage service inclusive of selected ales, wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- A Clipsal 500 Adelaide official program
- The opportunity to jointly place your logo on a sign, displayed on the back of trackside banners
All this for only $1,235 (incl GST), normally worth $1,370 (incl GST).
This great offer will be available for a limited time and subject to availability.
To register, book online here or for more information please contact Customer Service on (08) 8300 0103.
Branding opportunities available - to discuss branding opportunities for the villa please contact Susan Jackson-Wood on (08) 8300 0242 or email susanj@business-sa.com
Upcoming CEDA events:
2011 Economic and Political Overview – 18 February 2011
The 2011 Economic and Political Overview (EPO) is shaping up to be the best EPO in years with an impressive line-up of speakers.
What is the outlook for the Australian economy in 2011? How will SA be placed to meet the economic and political challenges of 2011? The annual CEDA Economic and Political Overview is Australia's premier series of national briefings on the Australian economy and politics for the year ahead, with a special focus on each State.
More information available here.
Adelaide Riverbank Precinct – 23 February 2011
CEDA, in partnership with the Adelaide Festival Centre welcomes Michael Lynch CBE AM, former Chief Executive of London’s Southbank Centre and current ABC Board member along with Malcolm Snow, Chief Executive Southbank Corporation Brisbane.
More information available here.
International Speaker: G Edward DeSeve – 25 February 2011
CEDA, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon and the Leaders Institute of SA is honoured to welcome America's "Recovery Czar", G Edward DeSeve, in his only public speaking engagement in Australia. Edward DeSeve will provide invaluable insight into his experiences in driving the US economy out of the GFC.
More information available here.
Reminder to building industry on stormwater pollution
The EPA is reminding workers in the building industry of their responsibility to prevent waste from entering the stormwater system.
In particular, the EPA has recently investigated slurry and wastewater from concrete mixing trucks being incorrectly disposed of in drains. These types of waste products should be disposed of:
- via contained wash out areas on site
- at the depot that supplied the concrete
- at the depot where the concrete business is operated from.
The Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 requires that workers undertake activities in a way that ensures stormwater is protected from pollutants such as concrete waste, sediment and chemical residues.
Expiation fines of $300 can be issued to building industry companies or employees who are caught discharging or depositing materials, including building construction waste into the stormwater system or onto land where it is likely to enter stormwater.
The EPA website has various information sheets and codes of practice documents to assist the building industry comply with the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003.
Anyone wanting further information on stormwater pollution can call the EPA on (08) 8204 2004.
Business SA also provides a range of DTEI certified environmental awareness and compliance based training courses for the building industry – view our training section here for further information regarding our courses.
OH&S Policies and Procedures Package
Establish and implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure your business creates a safe and compliant workplace. Covering common occupational health and safety issues, this OH&S Policies and Procedures Package will ensure your business complies with legislative requirements, creates a safe working environment and reduces workplace injuries including possible workers’ compensation claims. Order your copy here or call 08 8300 0113.
Adelaide Convention Centre’s interactive new website
The Adelaide Convention Centre’s interactive new website will provide clients and visitors with all the information they need about the venue and its enviable walk-everywhere location in the heart of the city.
The new website’s user-friendly format further enhances the customer experience as easy, supportive and enjoyable, and reinforces the Adelaide Convention Centre’s promise of Gold Service, Green Attitude.
See the Adelaide Convention Centre’s website for more information: www.adelaidecc.com.au
