The Australian Subcontractors Association (ASA) is a member organisation open to any subcontractor operating in Australia. The purpose of the ASA is to raise awareness of unfair and one-sided contractual arrangements that fail to share risks between businesses. With our collective voice, we work together with Head/Principal Contractors, Builders, Architects, Engineers and other Industry Associations, to promote fairer business practices. We work closely with several stakeholders: • Small Business Commissioner • South Australian Industry Advocate • Parliamentary Round Table • Other Industry Associations like the Master Builders Association & Housing Industry Association Issues we are trying to resolve on behalf of our members: • Security of payments, to increase cashflow of smaller businesses • Retentions to be held in a third-party Trust • Upfront payments for goods purchased • Time frame QS adjustments • Unfair contractual arrangements and amendments, so contracts are beneficial to all parties Aside from representing the interests of subcontractors, we offer many benefits of membership, such as: • Insurance • Recruitment • PPSR • Legal • WHS • Training • Marketing Visit our website to find out more, or sign-up to be a member here: www.asaonline.org.au