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Herald Sun today – 28 Sept 2021 – car wash article

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Thanks to ACWA Director Andrew Triant for securing the following media coverage for Victorian car wash operators.

Members should also be aware that for many weeks ACWA has been calling on the Chief Health Officer (and several other Government Ministers and Departments) to alter the Authorised Worker and Provider lists to, at a minimum, allow the operation of Automatic Car Washes.

Yesterday, ACWA received positive advice from the Office of the Chief Health Officer that the application is being considered in line with future changes.

We have received several questions about changes recently announced by the Victorian Premier.  Unfortunately, there will be no changes for any businesses in metropolitan Melbourne.

We will continue to fight for change.

Waxing Lyrical

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Waxing Lyrical

The first edition of ACWA’s new information initiative, “Waxing Lyrical”, was held last Tuesday.  In the one-hour Zoom session, Eric Wulf, Chief Executive of the International Car Wash Association, updated members on the booming car wash market in the United States.

Those who could not join us on Zoom for this informative session can watch now by following the YouTube link here

Will the Australian Market follow in the USA’s footsteps? You be the judge.

 

 

 

New Wage Rates Come Into Effect

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ACWA’s Industrial Relations Specialists ESSA have confirmed details for the 2021 Annual Wage Review.

The new rates, including changes, are reflected in the updated details on the ACWA website https://acwa.net.au/members/. The most recent wage rates calculations can be quickly located by clicking on Quick-Find – Wage Rates, Templates, Manuals and Business Essentials in the left-hand navigation panel.

We take this opportunity to remind car wash operators that employers must comply with minimum wage and Award obligations. There are severe penalties for non-compliance. The revised rates come into effect from the first pay period commencing on or the first pay period on or after 1 July 2021.

Postponed – WA car wash gathering Tues 27 April

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POSTPONED – due to snap 3 day Perth Lockdown

Regrettably due to the snap 3 day lockdown in Perth, we will have to postpone our planned (Tues 27 April) WA car wash gathering.

Even if it is only a 3-day lockdown (and not extended) it is highly likely there will still be some restrictions and our group would not be able to gather onsite or at the pub afterwards.

We will reschedule and advise as soon as possible.

For more information please contact Fiona at the ACWA Office by email to contact@acwa.net.au or mobile 0400070417 

South Australia Car Wash Meeting

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First car wash gathering in Adelaide for 2021 hosted by ACWA SA Director, Matt Hood.

You are invited to meet at 6.30pm on Tuesday 23 March 2021 in the Bistro Bar of The Jetty Bar, 28 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA. Drinks, presentations from ACWA Suppliers and dinner.

Introduction and welcome to new ACWA Supplier, Castle Chemicals – Brad Barrack will provide a quick overview of Castle, plus speak on the chemistry and development in the car wash industry and changes seen in the last 12 months with ceramic like products such as silica dioxide and true top coat ceramic and graphene ie: Blair Ceramics.

Welcome to Sam Casilli, Velocity Vehicle Care – Coinless is much more than just a new carwash App that enables your customers to start a wash without having to get out of their car, touch the pay station or even put the window down. It is a whole Operator Dashboard to help you monitor your business, profit, contact customers, run a Wash Club or Fleet Account etc, but most importantly help grow your business.

For more information or to RSVP contact Fiona, ACWA 0400070 417.

2021 Annual Wage Review 

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Only ACWA Members receive free annual wage rate analysis and calculations provided by the Association’s Industrial Relations experts, Employment Services & Solutions Australia (ESSA).

We take this opportunity to remind car wash operators that car wash operator employers must comply with minimum wage and/or Award obligations. There are severe penalties for non-compliance. The revised rates come into effect from the first pay period commencing on or after 1 February 2021.

The new wage rates calculations are now available by logging into the Members’ section of the ACWA website https://acwa.net.au/members/. The most recent wage rates calculations can be quickly located by clicking on Quick-Find – Wage Rates, Templates, Manuals and Business Essentials in the left-hand navigation panel.

Importantly, ESSA has advised that the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman have not yet released their revised rates. This has usually occurred by now. Without the usual checking process in place, ESSA has been required to calculate and cross-check each individual rate with their “interpretation of the Decision”. The rates provided at this time are accurate; however, ESSA will reconfirm details as soon as the regulators release their rates.

Please also remember that one of the services available to all ACWA members is one-on-one consultation with our Industrial Relations Specialists at ESSA. So, if you are a paid-up member and require assistance, simply call the ACWA HELPLINE and ask for Graham Lilleyman.

Details of the ESSA service agreement for Members can also be found on the ACWA website.

Put the 2021 Rinse! Dates in Your Calendar !

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Launched in Brisbane in September 2019, the inaugural Rinse! was an outstanding success. We are now looking forward to hosting Australia’s friendliest car wash industry event as we take Rinse! to the next level, with 2021 Rinse! National Tour.

Rinse! Boardwalk Showcase

The focal point of the exhibition, the Rinse! Boardwalk Showcase.  The Showcase presents car wash operators the opportunity to learn about the latest products in the marketplace from Australia’s leading car wash industry suppliers.

Rinse! After wash

Following the Boardwalk Showcase, enjoy a casual get together at Afterwash where you can continue to talk business or enjoy a drink and nibbles with car wash industry colleagues and friends.

Check out the date Rinse! is visiting your State and make sure it is in your diary in 2021.

ACWA Office Christmas Break

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The ACWA office will be closed for a short time over the Christmas and New Year holiday season/  We will be closed between:

Thursday 24 December 2020 until Monday 11 January 2021.

We take this opportunity to thank all members for their support during this testing year.  We look forward to working with you all again in 2021.

For any help with emergencies during this time, please call 0400 070 417.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

So many reasons to become an ACWA Member.

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