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Plumbing Supply Forum

Plumbing Supply Forum. 1 July 2010. Promote encourage foster Proactive – interactive Promote certification schemes Represent the interests of members Provide a forum. “May you live in interesting times”. Global developments New IR Laws National Wage Case Environmental Issues

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Plumbing Supply Forum

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  1. Plumbing Supply Forum 1 July 2010

  2. Promote encourage foster • Proactive – interactive • Promote certification schemes • Represent the interests of members • Provide a forum

  3. “May you live in interesting times”

  4. Global developments • New IR Laws • National Wage Case • Environmental Issues • Industry Regulators • Standards Australia • Elections

  5. Budget Forecasts • Australia’s GDP 3.25 % - 4% • Business Investment up by 7% (was -2%) • Exports – Increase overall 5% • Employment levels – up 2.25% • Wage Growth – increasing by 3.75% • Inflation falling to 2.5% and steadying

  6. Employment Issues • Fair Work Australia Award Wage Case • Award Modernisation • Paid Parental leave • Increases in Superannuation Levy No productivity or efficiency trade offs

  7. Environmental Issues • Environmental • Sustainability • Green skills • Energy efficiency • Water savings • Climate action

  8. Water Efficiency Labelling Standards We hold the view for WELS that was expressed by the then ACCC Chairman, Graeme Samuel (29/9/06) on the energy star rating system:– “The integrity of the Australian energy star rating system is important because it provides a powerful market-driven incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products. Consumers need to have confidence that they can use the star rating of an air-conditioner to make an informed choice between competing brands”.

  9. Managing the Flow • … take immediate action …. implement minimum water efficiency standards • … make necessary legislative changes – WaterMark prerequisite for WELS • … examine enforcement practices • …. NPRF lead role for audit and enforcement • … explore option national coordination

  10. WELS Review • Dr Chris Guest • Great Expectations!

  11. Ongoing Frustrations • Products with WELS without themselves carrying any traceable WaterMark • Ensure products which do not achieve minimum performance are not able to be sold • Feedback on complaints • One off imported products being installed • Integrity of Standards Committee meetings

  12. Standards Australia • Purpose is the development of standards and • New framework for the continuing development of Australian standards

  13. The strategic principles are: • Standards will benefit the Australian community; • Australia will maximise use of prevailing international standards; • Standards development will be driven by commitment of stakeholders; and • Australian StandardsTM will only be produced where appropriate.

  14. Electronic access Legal protections Outdated AS Acceptance, nationally Redundant standards in regulations What constitutes a Project Revisons – net benefit analysis? Generation of review? Principle 2 & ISO Non-acceptance of un-ending projects SAA ability and resource base responsiveness Questions

  15. Provision for urgent matters Single Net Benefit Case? Standatrds Australia’s Development Committee And where do ATSs fit in the new scheme? Questions

  16. National Construction Code • WaterMark • National Energy Efficiency Framework • Energy Efficiency Task Group • Enhanced Renewable Energy Target • Australian Government Disability Standards for Access to Premises • Greenhouse Intensive Hot Water Systems

  17. Be Careful! It’s a real market out there www.ppigroup.com.au

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