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COVID-19: Second Stimulus Package Summary
The Government released the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. A total of $189 billion is being injected into...
COVID-19: To Do Isolation Toolkit
Below is a “My Small Businees: To Do In Isolation Toolkit”. This toolkit was created by SmallBiz Matters and includes many suggestions for what one could still do for their business if...
COVID-19: Bank Assistance Package Summary
Last week the Australian Banking Association announced a small business relief package from Australia’s banks. This Assistance Package will apply to more than $100bn of existing small business loans...
COVID-19: Stimulus Package Summary
As the Australian Government announced its first economic response to COVID-19, totalling $17.6 billion, FTMA Australia had a look at the stimulus package and broke it down to see what exactly it...
COVID-19: Tax Support
The ATO have put in relief options for businesses affected by the coronavirus. The Fact Sheet below outlines the tax support you can receive. Please note: these relief options will not be...
COVID-19: Employee Entitlements
As we all the face the challenge of COVID-19, FTMA Australia wants to remain your first port of call during this pandemic. We have created this Fact Sheet to answer questions about what you can do...
COVID-19: Getting Your Workplace Ready
The low-cost measures in this fact sheet will help prevent the spread of infections in your workplace, such as colds, flu and stomach bugs, and protect your customers, contractors and employees....
COVID-19: Reduce Your Risk (Tea Room Flyer)
FTMA Australia has created a flyer for fabricators to print and put up around their businesses. The Tea Room Flyer outlines ten simple ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). Click on...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.20
BOUNCY FLOORS – DON’T BLAME THE JOISTS! As our houses become more modern, clients’ requirements become more challenging. Home-owners and architects are demanding more open-plan spaces...
Never Bored on the FTMA Board
In 2017 FTMA Australia decided to go down the path of a full fabricator board and at the time, I was unsure if it was needed or if it would make any difference at all and there is no doubt I have...
MT LVL Framing – Engineered Alternatives To Solid Wood
The idea of engineered wall studs is not new, I remember a time in the early 90’s when Finger Jointed Studs (an engineered product in their own right) were very popular in certain geographical parts...
Working in the Heat or Cold Policy
Over the past six months I have had many enquiries relating to working in hot and cold conditions as there is no doubt we have had plenty of these varying days. It’s hard enough for my body to know...
Bushfire Effects on MGP Pine Products
Frame and truss manufacturers and builders may be concerned about the quality of MGP graded pine produced from plantation areas affected by the recent fires. There are a number of lessons that have...
The Case for a Fast Saw
How fast does a saw need to be to be fast enough? How do we measure speed? Is it cubic metres per shift, number of components per hour, lineal metres per shift? It doesn’t really matter –...
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