SEMMA have been featured in the Dandenong Star Journal, with CEO Vonda Fenwick expanding on the vital role which local manufacturers play beyond essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals during the COVID-19 pandemic. “A thriving manufacturing sector is essential to our economic prosperity, our quality of life and our national security.” To read the article, click… Read More →
As the leading industry body representing manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, SEMMA welcomes recent comments by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann and Minister for Industry Karen Andrews about the need to focus upon our manufacturing supply chains. The focus however must be much… Read More →
Written by SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick vonda@semma.com.au On Friday 3rd April, SEMMA met with Minister Martin Pakula (Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade), Gabrielle Williams (Minister for Women, Prevention of Family Violence, Aboriginal Affairs and a long-time supporter and advocate for SEMMA) and several other local MP’s including Pauline Richards (MP for Cranbourne), Gary… Read More →
Dear SEMMA Members and network, We have received member requests for clarification regarding restrictions to workplaces as a consequence of COVID-19. To confirm, there are no specific restrictions upon manufacturing at the time of this communication. Workplaces are, however, asked to adhere to social distancing measures where possible. Employees have also been asked to work from… Read More →
Dear SEMMA Members and network, Businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented times as they are forced to rapidly adapt to the new challenges presented by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of this communication, the Federal Government has announced that any workers with the ability to work from home should now do so. To read… Read More →
Dear SEMMA Members and network, As you are undoubtedly aware, the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve. At the time of this communication, manufacturing workplaces can remain open and operational provided the mandated social distancing is maintained. Please monitor your email inboxes and refer to the SEMMA LinkedIn Page for ongoing updates… Read More →
Avoiding the major pitfalls in selling a business Selling a business is something that most business owners will only attempt once in their career. With an estimated 70% – 90% of their total net worth tied up in their business, they can’t afford to make a costly mistake, but their success in running their… Read More →
While the south east is Melbourne’s manufacturing hub, many Australian manufacturing businesses nevertheless utilise Chinese manufacturers for some products or components. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of the People’s Republic of China is likely to significantly affect those arrangements in the future. China is a country with an unusual trade mark law. Most… Read More →
Victoria’s industrial manslaughter laws will come into effect no later than 1 July 2020 (unless the government proclaims that it will come into effect earlier). The implications of the amendments are that significant penalties, including imprisonment, will apply to corporations or persons who engage in negligent conduct that breaches OHS obligations causing the death of… Read More →
Have you received a patent infringement letter? No one likes receiving a letter claiming that they, or their business, are infringing a patent. It is typically a surprise, and almost always disruptive. So, what should you do if you ever receive one? Well, there are two things you shouldn’t do: (a) don’t panic; and (b)… Read More →
