Books
A Book Industry Strategy Group has been formed to develop viable strategies to assist the book industry in adjusting to a digital environment and to improve supply chain efficiencies. Further information can be obtained from the Book Industry Strategy Group webpage.
Printing
In April 2008 the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr announced the establishment of a working group for the printing industry and tasked it with addressing immediate concerns and maintaining an ongoing dialogue on matters of mutual interest with the ultimate goal of securing the future of the industry. The Printing Industry Working Group (PIWG) was formed drawing its membership from the various sectors of the industry and first met in October 2008.
The PIWG is developing projects that will assist the industry to meet the challenges of the current business environment. The PIWG work is currently focused on establishing the environmental credentials of print, identifying the workforce skills needs and developing a strategic vision for the future of the industry.
The PIWG consists of key members of the printing industry across Australia and is currently seeking broader supply chain engagement to ensure better coverage of issues and solutions to the challenges facing the industry. The members of the working group are not ministerial appointments and offer their service through in-kind support.
If you would like to know more about the Printing Industry Working Group, please contact the PIWG secretariat on piwg@innovation.gov.au.