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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • APRIL/MAY 2015
EVENTS in FOCUS
Golden opportunities
Here we are at the start
of another convention in
another year with a golden
opportunity for catching up
with industry friends and
colleagues as well as time for
making plans for the future.
president's
message
There is a sad note to this year’s convention in that we say
goodbye to our illustrious leader, Phil Newby. We all know how
much value Phil has added in his contributions to the Association
over his time at the helm. I would like to offer a public and
personal thank you to Phil for his guidance and friendship.
There are as always many challenges facing the events sector.
Many of you will have noted that although a busy season,
decisions on projects, from the client’s perspective, are coming in
later than usual. It seems a lot of this is tied to ticket sales, which
in turn is providing members with another layer of difficulty in
the event preparation and planning.
The newAustralian Building Codes that will cover temporary
structures will most likely come into force later this year. These
new Codes will be a new resource for the events market and
hopefully help reduce confusion in the marketplace.
Thanks once again to members who have contributed
submissions in response to the ABCB draft.
We have tried very hard to make this something that will provide
an Australia wide consistent approach. However be warned
there are a few big changes associated with the new Codes, my
belief is the new Codes will affect all players in the events sector.
Finally, come visit us in Adelaide and I will hope to see you at the
Events dinner!
Tom O’Dowd
National President - Events
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