Philip Andersen, CEO of Printing Industries says during the election campaign the Labor Government committed to supporting the local printing and associated industries.

He says, “It gave a commitment that the Printing Industry Working Group and the Book Industry Strategy Group will continue to address industry specific issues. One such commitment referred to Printing Industries Print in Australia campaign currently being developed.

“The Labor Government indicated that it supports buying Australian at home and abroad and is happy to work with industry – through the Printing Industry Working Group – on promoting the capabilities of the local industry.”

The Association also outlines that the Government indicated it was ready to discuss possible measures to improve the performance and competitiveness of printing firms with the industry and would welcome further discussion of these issues through the Printing Industry Working Group.

Andersen continues that with the government’s stimulus measures coming to an end the emphasis was rightly shifting to the private sector.

He says, “The re-elected Gillard Government must ensure that it creates the right conditions for private sector growth, profitability, and improvements in overall productivity and competitiveness.

“It is imperative that the newly elected minority government remains committed to ongoing economic reform to help the Australian economy become more resilient in an increasingly globalised economic environment.”

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