1. LEGISLATION
Management Rights is a regulated industry. The value of management
rights can depend on changes to legislation, both positive and negative.
Governments listen to associations so they can report that “they have
consulted stakeholders”. They prefer to speak with associations rather than
with individuals and encourage associations to develop ongoing
relationships. Hence there is strength in being heard and protecting the
investment of members by working as a state-wide association. Governments
also must govern for all stakeholders and will not provide benefits to one
group at the expense of another.
ARAMA keeps members informed with current and proposed legislative issues
that affect the industry. It is so much easier and more efficient to comply
with legislative changes if the changes and issues are monitored by a
membership-based association.
ARAMA prepares submissions and members have the opportunity to raise
issues and submit comments and concerns with existing and proposed
legislation. The review process is slow and a “simple” change may take some
years. Unless suggestions are documents and followed up, nothing will
change.
The industry will grow in size and stability with informed input from all
stakeholders. ARAMA provides this opportunity for holders of management
rights.
ARAMA has representation on Ministerial committees involved in the
development and review of legislation. The value of management rights can
only be secured with participation in the legislative process.
2. PURCHASING
ARAMA is involved in reducing costs for members. We do this through:
having an attractive EFTPOS arrangement in place for credit cards and
debit cards for MasterCard & Visa along with options of terminals that send
funds to both trust and general accounts, participation in Bonus Points
schemes and QuickRent for rental payments
providing a combined professional indemnity and public liability
insurance package that addresses the issues and risks of the industry.
3. EDUCATION & INFORMATION
Meetings are conducted for members on topics of industry importance
Costs and charges surveys are conducted and the results distributed to
participants, to keep members informed of trends in costs and charges
Regular emails are sent to members, providing up-to-date comment and
advice on industry issues
Training courses are conducted for current and prospective managers on
practical industry issues
The ARAMA website is being developed that will provide information for
members, will share many resources provided on the ARAMA website at
www.arama.com.au and provide links to other helpful sites
A State Secretariat provides public relations services, preparation of
press releases, information on media issues and assistance with submissions
4. INDUSTRY NETWORKING
Dinners and other functions enable members to meet socially and exchange
views.
With the support of all resident managers, ARAMA's
voice will be even more representative, members will have an increased input
to the direction of the industry and share in a growing list of member
benefits.
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