PMA Australia
PMA’s Australian Division was founded in 1978 as the Australian Photographic
Dealers Association which was incorporated as a Division of the Photo Marketing Association International in
1978.
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
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