PMA Australia Imaging Exhibition 2010 will see the Southern Hemisphere's largest photographic imaging exhibition again in Melbourne - an event not to be missed by photo dealers, photographers, graphic designers, signmakers, government officials, marketing executives and enthusiast photographers. It will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre: June 4 - June 6, 2010, keep posted on this and other PMA Australia news and events through this link PMA Australia Imaging Exhibition

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PMA Qualified Digital Processing Centre PMA has created a programme to increase awareness of making prints from digital cameras at the retail level. The PMA Qualified Digital Processing Centre programme is designed to create awareness among the consumer public through public relations, advertising and newscasts when and where available. (Access codes require for Australia member downloads)

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PMA Australia Newsline PMA Newsline Australia is now available by e-mail. If you have not already received your first issue by e-mail, and would like to receive future issues by e-mail, simply send a message to Aust_Newsline@pmai.org with your e-mail address and clear indentification (such as your PMA ID number.) Then, starting with the next monthly newsline, you will receive the e-mail version and no longer receive the hardcopy version.

Since that time its membership has grown from around 50 specialty photo retailers, digital imaging retailers and minilabs to over 1000 members. These include associated fields including Professional Photo Labs, Professional School Photographers. Camera Technicians, Photo Imaging Educators, Professional Picture Framers, Professional Scrapbook Retailers, Professional Wedding & Event Videographers, Professional Sports Photographers as well as wholesalers and distributors.

Details of these organisations and their membership addresses are available in the PMA membership Directory, which is an interactive desktop tool for connecting with members throughout the world.

PMA through its range of Newsletters and publications has information which includes marketing information, statistics and advice for members.

The Australian Division holds meetings in all States every three months - all members are welcome to attend these meetings.

Divisional officers are elected in all states with the chairpersons forming the PMA Australian Executive committee which acts as the country’s, controlling body working closely with the International head office.

The PMA Australian office can supply legal advice through respected and qualified practitioners as well as information on industrial relations through industrial advocates.

PMA holds an annual Australian Convention in which it combines with wholesalers and Distributors to produce an extensive range of topics for attendees and the largest Trade Exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Young Achiever’s Program is unique to Australia and is now in its 9th year. The program has produced many outstanding young industry leaders, many of whom remain active by serving on state committees.

Publications: There is an extensive book shop with titles selected for members and available through the PMA on-line bookstore at extremely competitive prices.

The division is in constant contact with government agencies on behalf of members including the ATO (Australian Taxation Office) , where it seeks to support member’s concerns with items such as the GST (Goods and Services Tax).

The Australian office is happy to investigate and support members’ queries and to source information for them wherever possible.

Peter Rose
Director Australian Activities