News and notices
2012 HRIA Convention & Exhibition – Delegate bookings now open
The 2012 HRIA Convention & Exhibition will be held 1-4 May 2012 on the Gold Coast. The theme for 2012 is “Navigating the Future”. Delegate and trade bookings are now open.
Employment Law Update
This document looks at Union right of entry – what are the limits? By Stephen Booth.
National Employment Standards
From 1 January 2010, the Fair Work Information Statement is to be provided to all new employees by their employer as soon as possible after the commencement of employment.
Video from the 2011 HRIA Convention and Exhibition
A highlights video is now available from the 2011 HRIA Convention and Exhibition held during May in Perth, Western Australia.
Photos from the 2011 HRIA Convention and Exhibition
Photos are now available from the 2011 HRIA Convention and Exhibition held during May at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Western Australia.
Hire Industry Award Winners 2011
The HRIA Rental Company and Supplier of the Year for 2011 have been announced. Congratulations to all of our winners for providing outstanding services in their respective areas of hire and rental.
HRIA Membership Application Form 2012
Prospective new members can apply, and existing members can renew, by filling out the HRIA Membership form for the 2011-2012 year.
Panelifter Survey Request – University of Ballarat
Survey of perspectives on the design, maintenance and use of plasterboard sheet lifters. Please download and print the survey to complete.
HRIA Meeting Schedule 2012
Download the HRIA meeting schedule for 2012
August 2010 – Australia's Fair Work System
A new, fair dismissal system has been introduced by the Australian Government as part of the Fair Work system. New dismissal laws took effect on 1 July 2009.
August 2010 – Aluminium Tower-Frame Scaffolding
The Industry Solutions Program, an initiative of WorkCover NSW, has identified that there have been a number of incidents where lack of fall prevention systems have contributed to worker injuries.
Photos from the HRIA Convention 2010 on the Gold Coast
The HRIA Convention 2010 was successfully held on the Gold Coast during May.
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Munro Group HR Management
HRIA Member, Munro Group HR Management, provides individually customised HR Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbooks for your own Business.

They are designed to ensure your compliance with the 40 plus HR Laws related to People Management, as well as for training Staff on HR matters.
BMAgency Group – Credit Bureau
Members can lodge a default or refer a new debt with BMAgency Group Pty Ltd, the HRIA’s credit bureau, for free on the BMA website. Members who have referred a debt can access the BMA secure website by logging in to the Member Area of the HRIA website.
OAMPS Insurance Brokers
OAMPS are the HRIA endorsed insurance broker and provider. If you would like more information about how OAMPS can help protect your assets, please refer to the OAMPS website.
HRIA Code of Conduct (revised Feb 09)
The HRIA Code of Conduct, which includes business ethics, is intended to provide guidance and cultivate an awareness of the behaviour of member companies.
Red Alert - Stolen Equipment
The HRIA provides the "Red Alert" scheme to notify members of stolen equipment.
If you would like to report a stolen item, please use our "Red Alert - Stolen Equipment" form.
New Tax Office ruling on fuel tax credits
The Tax Office has published the new ruling on entitlements to fuel tax credits. The purpose of the ruling is to overcome confusion as to which entity is entitled to a fuel tax credit under a hire arrangement.
New component pricing laws
From 25 May 2009 changes to the Trade Practices Act will affect component pricing (where the cost of goods or services is represented to a consumer in multiple parts).
HRIA Events Division - Weighting Guide and Pegging Guide
These guides have been produced to offer guidance with regards to the safety and stability of marquees or temporary structures in outdoor areas.
Click to download the HRIA Events Division -Temporary Structure / Marquee Weighting Guide
HRIA Code of Practice - Victorian TSS Division
The HRIA Ltd Victorian Division Temporary Site Services (TSS) have released guidelines for the provision of Toilets and Washing Facilities on construction sites.
Global Rental Alliance
Visit the Global Rental Alliance website to get access to the global alliance of rental associations including the ARA, HIANZ and Hire Assoc Europe