by FTMA News | May 24, 2021 | Industry News
A personal opinion piece by Ric Sinclair Over the last three months, it is quite clear that one person can make a difference in the consciousness of Australia. The powerful speech by Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, a teenage victim of sexual abuse has enabled many...
by FTMA News | May 24, 2021 | Events, Industry News
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is hosting their inaugural 2021 National Forest Industries Symposium & Gala Dinner! The Symposium will focus on what’s next for the forest products industries. What are the challenges we face ranging from timber...
by FTMA News | May 24, 2021 | Industry News
From our industrial relations experts, TTIA Under the Fair Work Act (FWA), an employee is prevented from taking or accruing leave when the employee is absent from work because of a personal illness or injury and for which they are receiving compensation payable under...
by FTMA News | Apr 20, 2021 | Tech Talk
In a Timber Shortage, Know Your Strengths If the current global pandemic isn’t enough for Truss & Frame fabricators to deal with, they are also faced with the uncertainty of timber supply. During this period, truss and frame fabricators are facing some huge...
by FTMA News | Apr 20, 2021 | Industry News
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is a significant issue in Australia affecting approximately one in four women. DFV can happen to anyone, regardless of where they live, their profession, their education, or their age. Since this issue is so widespread and can have...