The major political parties have responded to industry issues raised on behalf of members by Printing Industries.

The Australian Liberal Party replied by e-mail saying that the PM had called a federal election but unfortunately, as Opposition,they did not have the resources to respond in detail to the issues raised by Printing Industries. The Liberal Party said the issues would be brought to the attention of the Opposition Leader and the Coalition team.

The response urged Printing Industries to back the Oppositional Leader Tony Abbott so that he can stand up for Australia and take real action to end the waste, repay the debt, stop the taxes and ease the cost of living pressures on families.

Printing Industries was referred to the Liberal Party’s website for more detailed policy information. The website did not contain any policies addressing the industry specific issues raised by Printing Industries.

The Australian Labor Party acknowledged receiving the Association’s issues of concern and indicated that it had been circulated to the appropriate Ministers for responses. Once they were received the party would collate them and re-contact Printing Industries. To allow for a response the Australian Labor Party requested an extension to the deadline for responses which was subsequently granted by the Association. Printing Industries received the response after the deadline.

The Australian Greens responded with a policy position on most issues raised. The only issue they did not provide a response on was the recommendation by Printing Industries that a federally funded industry consolidation fund be introduced to apply for a limited period of time – up to 6 months providing industry participants the opportunity to either exit the industry or to restructure.

A document containing the responses can be downloaded here for your reference.