2009/2010 Annual Report Connecting people with performance 2

Vision

All Australian communities shall actively engage in enriching performing arts experiences facilitated by their performing arts centre.

MISSION Strategic Directions 2009 - 2014

The Australian Performing Arts Centres 1. To encourage and promote excellence in the presentation of performing Association (APACA) as a national advocacy arts across Australia. network will: 2. To effectively maintain and develop the APACA network in collaboration with state-based a) Provide leadership for the development presenter organisations. of performing arts organisations to be 3. To position APACA as a peak national body for performing arts presenters and align the outstanding professional presenters and organisation with key national partners. facilitators. 4. To provide valued services to a growing membership. b) Advocate for the proper resourcing of performing arts and in particular for presenters, facilitators and venues for all Objectives Australian communities. ★ To assist in the presentation of the performing arts by its members.

★ To facilitate the bringing together of artists and audiences.

★ To foster ethical standards and effective business practices in the performing arts centre operation, presentation and management.

★ To assist in the professional development of personnel involved in the operation of performing arts centres and in the presentation and management of performing arts centres.

★ To influence public policy and public opinion to advance the interest of its members.

★ To assist in the promotion of activities which will enable members to develop audiences and performing arts activity in their own communities.

★ To develop and/or disseminate and exchange information on the management of performing arts centres and the presentation of the performing arts including music, dance, theatre, film, lectures and related programs.

★ To promote the freedom of artistic expression and the pursuit of excellence within the performing arts.

★ To encourage cultural and aesthetic diversity within the performing arts.

★ To extend the performing arts marketplace and stimulate the integration of the performing arts into the fabric of society. 3

President’s Report

On behalf of the management committee of the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association, I’m pleased to present the 2009/10 Annual Report.

As always, it has been a busy year and we Time and energy has been invested by the have received terrific feedback on the value committee and particularly David Lloyd, Tim members have found in APACA’s Economic Munro & Rick Heath, on the management Activity Report and the Salaries and of our investment in Arts Services Pty Ltd. In Charges Report. response to the challenges of maintaining an ageing property and after lengthy We were delighted to welcome 15 new consideration, Arts Services decided to sell members, continuing the growth of the their interest in Arts House. Over the few organisation and APACA’s profile. APACA months following the end of the financial has been well positioned as a national peak year, the two shareholders, APACA and body, receiving invitations to participate Regional Arts Australia will dissolve Arts in numerous national industry gatherings. Services Pty Ltd and divide the proceeds for These have kept Executive Director Rick each to invest separately. Heath and I busy attending meetings and speaking at events such as, the Next Following an introduction at the 2009 Wave Festival, the Australia Council for Conference, APACA was delighted to enter the Arts’ Marketing Summit and Australian into a three-year agreement with Parrimark Performing Arts Market, Regional Arts Technology as APACA’s principal sponsor. Australia round table meeting and Similarly we are very grateful for the support conference, and the National Compact from our major sponsor Tickets.com. workshop at the invitation of Senator the Together their contributions have helped to Hon Ursula Stephens, as well as meetings develop a program that will make the 2010 with peak organisations and funding bodies. conference our best ever. The program developed for the 2010 conference is a Continuing APACA’s active role in the tribute to the vision and enthusiasm of industry, we provided a submission to the Executive Director Rick Heath who has government’s cultural policy consultation as worked with the Blue Heelers in piloting the well as working with key industry partners integration of Long Paddock and the annual such as LPA and AMPAG to develop papers APACA conference. on key election issues and a response to Digital Dividend Green Paper regarding the I would like to warmly thank the APACA proposed digital dividend and restacking of management committee for their digital broadcasting services. contributions in the last 12 months and on behalf of all APACA members, thank Rick APACA has been working to strengthen Heath for his hard work and dedication in relationships in the touring sector. The raising the profile and scope of APACA. formation of the Performing Arts Touring Alliance has been nurtured by APACA and I am pleased to note the progress demonstrated by funding from the Australia Council and the appointment of a part-time Bronwyn Edinger Executive Officer inJ an Marshall. Now that President PATA has attracted resources we can look forward to more tangible outcomes. 4

Executive Director’s Report

Over the 2009/2010 financial year APACA has hit its stride. A key objective set for APACA a while back was to be recognised as the ‘go to’ place for issues affecting our sector, not necessarily with all the answers but certainly as a source of information.

More and more APACA is achieving great In terms of more tangible achievements, ★ E stablished an Honorary Life Member success in this regard as we connect we have: category of membership. with and recognise the importance of ★ Undertaken continuous improvement of ★ R eturned a surplus of $30,175. our suppliers and primary stakeholders, the APACA website now incorporating namely producing companies, peak bodies, None of the above would have been password access, venue technical government and sponsors. possible without the support and direction specifications and a user driven system to of the APACA Management Committee. Evidence of this exists in joint submissions update and download current member Special acknowledgement for her tireless to government and the appointment to information at anytime. efforts goes to Bronwyn Edinger in her the Playing Australia committee of another ★ Continued to drive the establishment of often thankless role as APACA President. APACA president. the Performing Arts Touring Alliance. Similarly, the patience, dedication and It may be difficult to see sometimes but good humour offered by Deanna Faust ★ Delivered the APACA Economic Activity offering support and encouragement to in ensuring the numbers add up and our and Salaries and Charges reports with a these other parties directly benefits our systems keep working is most sincerely 100% increase in the participation rate. primary constituents, our members. As appreciated. our reputation and membership grows it ★ Formalised the process of seeking Being a national association, APACA is well is evident that APACA can achieve a great expressions of interest for the APACA positioned to observe the performing arts deal through cooperation. conferences. landscape as it continues to develop and Whilst achievement in big picture terms ★ Undertaken joint advocacy with the evolve. Similarly, we recognise global trends is apparent, I am ever mindful of the Australian Major Performing Arts towards more discerning audiences, the balance of the time and energy I commit Group [AMPAG] and Live Performance need for seemingly unique and individual between broad industry-based issues and Australia [LPA]. attention in regard to meeting customer the effective day-to-day operation of our expectations and a definite shift towards ★ Worked closely with the Australia Council national association and more specifically, creating culture collaboratively. The for the Arts to explore ways of connecting delivering service to our members. challenge for us all is to be a part of this the APACA conference and annual evolution and engage with the changing Over the past 12 months I have travelled Marketing Summit to maximise benefits environment. to meetings around Australia 15 times to to the industry. maintain and establish strong relationships. It is through this engagement that APACA ★ Secured a three-year sponsorship Whilst this provides great value to the will continue to strengthen our unique agreement with Parrimark Technology and association, when people stop trying responsibility, connecting people with re-established sponsorship support with to contact me on my landline and are performance. Tickets.com. surprised to hear that I’m at my desk when they do, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to tend ★ Worked closely with the Blue Heeler the home fires. Network and Regional Arts Australia to design a working model for the APACA As the scale of APACA’s operations Rick Heath conference and Long Paddock that expand [in the last four years alone the Executive Director delivers better outcomes. organisation’s membership has increased by 40% and turnover has increased by in ★ Delivered the annual conference with 40% excess of 50%] it’s important to focus on of delegates being first time attenders. ensuring APACA continues to operate as a ★ E stablished a tradeshow component to well-oiled machine. the APACA conference. 5

Management Committee (as of 16 September 2009)

President COMMITTEE MEETING DATES 09-10

Bronwyn Edinger, NSW 14 July 2009 15 December 2009 Vice President 11 August 2009 16 February 2010 David Lloyd, Bendigo VIC 14 September 2009 7 April 2010

Treasurer 15 September 2009 10 May 2010

Steve Saffell, SA 13 October 2009 21 June 2010

17 November 2009 Secretary

Destry Puia, Gold Coast QLD Management committee meeting attendance Public Officer

Bruce Carmichael, Canberra ACT Attended Apology N/A

Bronwyn Edinger Committee Members 10 1 0 President Hamish McDonald, Darwin NT Tim Munro, Hobart TAS David Lloyd 11 0 0 Robert Housley, Perth WA Vice President Peter Owens, Rockhampton QLD Steve Saffell 10 1 0 Committee Members Treasurer (1 July to 15 September 09) Destry Puia 7 1 3 Brian Robartson, Geraldton WA Secretary Executive director Bruce Carmichael 8 3 0 Rick Heath Public Officer

Hamish McDonald Administrator 9 2 0 Committee Member Deanna Faust Tim Munro 11 0 0 Committee Member

Peter Owens 11 0 0 Co-opted Member

Brian Robartson 1 2 8 Committee Member

Robert Housley 8 0 3 Committee Member 6

APACA Members (as of 30 June 2010)

ACT Penrith Performing & Visual Arts SA Melbourne Theatre Company Canberra Theatre Centre Performing Lines Centre Mildura Arts Centre Monash University Academy of Erindale Theatre Queanbeyan Performing Arts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd* Arts Centre Performing Arts Street Theatre Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga Richard J Stuart Portland Arts Centre Tuggeranong Arts Centre Barossa Arts and Convention Centre Riverside Theatres Parramatta Regional Arts Victoria Chaffey Theatre Seymour Theatre Centre Robert Blackwood Hall New Zealand Country Arts Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre SeatAdvisor Australasia The Edge Golden Grove Arts Centre Swan Hill Performing Arts and Sutherland Entertainment Centre Hewitson Theatre - STARplex Convention Centre NSW Leigh Warren & Dancers the Arts Centre Melbourne Sydney Theatre Marion Cultural Centre The Capital - Bendigo’s Performing Albury Entertainment Centre Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Arts Centre Middleback Theatre Arts on Tour Wyong Shire Council VAPAC* Northern Festival Theatre Australia Council For The Arts Zenith Theatre and Convention Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Parks Arts and Functions Australian Chamber Orchestra* Centre Warrnambool Entertainment Centre Playford Civic Centre Australian Major Performing West Gippsland Arts Centre Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre Arts Group NT Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre Bathurst Memorial Entertainment The Hopgood Theatre Centre Araluen Arts Centre WA Bell Shakespeare* Darwin Entertainment Centre TAS Darwin Festival Albany Town Hall Theatre Broken Hill Entertainment Centre Burnie Arts & Functions Centre Arts Margaret River - Margaret River Capitol Theatre Tamworth Devonport Entertainment QLD Cultural Centre CarriageWorks and Convention Centre Barking Gecko Theatre Company Boonah Cultural Centre Princess Theatre Casula Powerhouse* Black Swan Company* City Hall Theatre Royal Cessnock Community Performing Bunbury Regional Entertainment Arts Centre* Brisbane Powerhouse Centre Christine Dunstan Productions Brolga Theatre VIC Carnarvon Civic Centre Pty Ltd Burdekin Cultural Complex Benalla Performing Arts Country Arts WA City Recital Hall Angel Place Cairns Civic Theatre and Conference Centre Deckchair Theatre* Civic Precinct Theatre - Newcastle Dancenorth City of Casey* Don Russell Performing Arts Centre Coffs Harbour Jetty Empire Theatre Clocktower Centre Esperance Civic Centre* Memorial Theatre Gardens Theatre – QUT Colac Otway Performing Goldfields Arts Centre Cre8ion Gladstone Entertainment Centre Arts and Cultural Centre His Majesty’s Theatre Darlinghurst Theatre Company Gold Coast Arts Centre Darebin Arts and Entertainment Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Dubbo City Council Centre Ipswich Civic Hall Matt Dann Cultural Centre Glasshouse Arts Conference and Drum Theatre Entertainment Centre Judith Wright Centre Moora Performing Arts Centre of Contemporary Arts Eastbank Centre, Shepparton Perth Theatre Company* ESSO BHP Billiton Wellington Logan Entertainment Centre Queens Park Theatre Griffin Theatre Company Entertainment Centre Mackay Entertainment Centre STRUT Dance Inc Griffith Regional Theatre Frankston Arts Centre Mount Isa Civic Centre The Octagon Theatre Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Geelong Performing Arts Centre Pilbeam Theatre Walkington Theatre Lasttix Hamilton Performing Queensland Arts Council Laycock Street Theatre Arts Centre Queensland Majestic Theatre Lismore City Hall Her Majesty’s Theatre Queensland Performing Arts Centre Manning Entertainment Centre HotHouse Theatre Redland Performing Arts Centre Karralyka Centre Marguerite Pepper Productions Riverway Arts Centre Kingston Arts Centre Melrose Productions Entertainment Pty Ltd* Roundhouse Theatre Kyneton Arts Centre Musica Viva Sunshine Coast Arts Latrobe Regional Performing and Exhibition Centre Arts Centre NIDA Theatre The Events Centre Live Performance Australia Orange Civic Theatre The J Malthouse Centre - Playbox Theatre Parrimark Technology* Townsville Civic Theatre Marshall Day Entertech Pegasus Venue Management Young People and the Arts Australia* Melbourne Recital Centre

*denotes new member 7

Treasurer’s Report

The organisation has achieved a very good result for 2009/2010. An operating surplus of $30,175 was returned against a budgeted surplus of $38,995, clawing back much of the deficit incurred in the previous year. Total equity at year’s end was a strong $150,624.

The budget variance was primarily a result of reduced income distributions from Arts Services Australia than had originally been budgeted, a shortfall of $10,000. Membership income has again increased and has exceeded budget by nearly $6,000. Additional investment in the APACA website during the year of approximately $11,000 against a budget of $5,000 has seen numerous benefits for members and cost efficiencies for the organisation. Another very successful national conference was held in Port MacQuarie in September facilitated by Push Management. The conference was again generously supported by Tickets.com with further investment provided by the Australia Council to fund the attendance of international guest speaker Alan Bown. APACA would like to thank these supporters for their new and ongoing support and generosity. In addition APACA would like to thank the various booth holders for their contribution to the conference both financially and to the overall program. The attendance numbers at the conference and feedback on the program was very pleasing and as a result a breakeven position was able to be achieved. The continued high level of financial management and performance of APACA throughout 2009/2010 is again attributable to the skills and hard work of the Executive Director, Rick Heath and his assistant Deanna Faust who together oversee the organisation’s finances. Thanks must go to Rick and Deanna for their excellent work. APACA remains in a solid financial position with an ever-increasing membership base. It is indeed well placed to continue to deliver valuable benefits for its members.

Steve Saffell Treasurer 8

Arts Services Australia Inside the Architecture 2009 APACA Conference Glasshouse Arts, Conference & Entertainment Centre 14 – 18 September 2009

Arts Services Australia Pty Ltd (ASA) is a joint Blue skies, sunshine and venture between APACA and Regional Arts surf were a welcome relief Australia (RAA). ASA’s only purpose is to manage a for many as they landed property investment in Canberra called Arts House, in Port Macquarie to located at 40 Macquarie Street, Barton. ASA’s interest attend the 23rd Annual represents roughly 10% of the entire building. APACA conference.

The Board of Directors of ASA is made up However a number of factors in recent years Not only were delegates greeted with of two representatives each from APACA led Arts Services Australia to the point where a superb environment they were also and Regional Arts Australia (RAA). The the investment could no longer be justified. among the first to encounter the sublime APACA Directors for 2009/10 were Tim experience of the stunning and newly The net proceeds from the sale will be Munro and David Lloyd. Arthur Frame completed, Glasshouse Arts, Conference distributed evenly to the two organisations and Ken Lloyd continued as the RAA and Entertainment Centre. A treat for all. and Arts Services Australia will be wound up. representatives. David Lloyd assumed the At the time of printing the specific amount A key focus of the 2009 conference was on position of chair of the Board at the AGM that APACA will receive from the sale could the people that come and go through arts in October 2009, maintaining the accepted not be determined. The APACA Executive will centres all over the country – the staff, the process of circulating the chair between ensure it directs its energy to prudently and artists and most importantly, the audiences. the two organisations. Ken Lloyd resigned effectively manage these funds to provide the his position of RAA representative in March Comedian, writer, columnist, director, best outcome for the Association. 2010. He was replaced by Denis Goldner. producer and all round rebel rouser Rod Quantock led the proceedings and Once again the executive directors FINANCIAL OUTCOME wrangled delegates for the duration of of these two organisations shared the the conference. In his keynote address, administrative role and Country Arts South After taking into account the net sale loosely connecting why it is we do what we Australia continued to provide accounting proceeds of the Arts House lease which do in this industry with an hilarious [and functions for a nominal fee. CB Richard settled on 30 June 2010, a preliminary informative] take on the Wonderful World Ellis continued to manage the property on surplus for the year of $1,680,000 was of Climate Change, he encouraged us all to behalf of ASA. recorded. Excluding the sale proceeds a surplus of $119,000 was achieved of which move to the soon to be idyllic and tropical 2009/10 has been another eventful year $100,000 was distributed equally to APACA South of New Zealand to reap the full for ASA. As a result of our changes to the and RAA. benefit of global warming. lease conditions we had two tenants paying full commercial lease rates. This meant a The sale proceeds have been placed in positive cash flow into the organisation. We a high interest term deposit whilst all the had an offer from the majority owner of the financial affairs of Arts Services Australia are building to buy out ASA’s interest in the finalised and the Trust and Trustee company property for $1.6 mil. In a meeting held on wound up. The balance of funds held will 23 June 2010 the Directors of ASA voted in then be equally distributed amongst the favour of a motion to accept this offer. two organisations. This has not been a decision that the Arts Services Directors have made easily. David Lloyd It has come after long deliberations Arts Services Australia, Director to ensure the best outcome for our constituent organisations namely APACA and Regional Arts Australia. Arts House has been a significant resource to these organisations providing substantial income to fund our activities. 9

Almost as challenging as tackling climate trip through Sustainable Arts and Cultural An update from the Australia Council’s change, Keynote speaker Alan Brown, a Facilities in regional European centres. Director of Market Development, Fenn management consultant and international Gordon, provided delegates with The fourth session and a highlight of the leader on research in the non-profit arts information about Council’s priority areas conference was 10 Tips on Programming industry, spoke to us about a value-based and new programs and opportunities Work for and by Young People. Delegates approach to programming. Alan informed available through the Australia Council. raved about the information gained from us about the work being undertaken in this session co-hosted by Beverly Growden The final session of the conference was identifying the impact of live performing and Noel Jordan, both strong advocates of titled Not Another Touring Forum. This arts and how this can be used in developing theatre for young people. session provided an important opportunity programs and communication strategies to communicate to delegates the progress that consider the unique cultural landscape On day two delegates gathered for the made in the development of the Performing of a community. plenary session Thinking Differently Arts Touring Alliance [PATA]. PATA Chair, and Leading Change. This session took Andrew Middleton a Director of the Suzie Haslehurst and the majority of PATA participants from the academic through Australian Bureau of Statistics [A.B.S.] Councilors were on hand to share their to the ethereal as we were told about National Centre for Culture and Recreation enthusiasm and confirm the collaborative the physiological conditions for optimal spoke about the information and services cross-sectoral manner in which PATA was creative thinking and then taken through available through the A.B.S. working to ensure a coordinated, stable, what was essentially a mass meditation. accountable and sustainable national A choice of four breakout sessions were This session was courtesy of two Directors performing arts touring system. then conducted, the first of which allowed from the Melbourne Business School’s Mt Alan to expand on the issues raised in his Eliza Executive Education program, Michael The conference wrapped up with a slight initial presentation. Curtin and Silvia Damiano. difference in 2009 as the traditional conference dinner was replaced with a more Another breakout session was titled Kay Ferres and David Adair from Griffith formal approach to the Drover Awards with Getting the Mix Right; reminding us of the University’s Faculty of Humanities and pre and post cocktail receptions. This was significance of providing opportunities for Social Sciences presented key findings a fabulous celebration of the success of the indigenous work and indigenous audiences. from their study on Sustaining Culture: industry and was a fitting end to another full This session was led by Lydia Miller, Director the role of performing arts centres. This and stimulating conference. of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander was a collaborative project between arts at the Australia Council for the Arts. Griffth University and the OZPAC forum of performing arts centres. Steve Grieve, Chair of Regional Arts Australia and Director of architectural practice Grieve Gillett, took delegates on a 10

Drovers Awards

The APACA Drover Awards were instigated in 2003 to recognise excellence in performing arts touring.

PURPOSE 2009 WINNERS

The purpose of the awards is to: Touring Design ★ Acknowledge the skill and expertise The Arrival – Spare Parts Puppet Theatre required for touring. Outstanding Touring Production Crew ★ Promote the importance of touring for APACA members. Emily Loves to Bounce –

★ E ncourage excellence. Special Panel Award 2009 ★ R eward and show APACA’s appreciation Deeply Offensive and Utterly Untrue – Version 1.0 for the excellence, hard work and dedication demonstrated by touring Excellent Audience Response companies. Deep Blue – Creative Media Warehouse The 2009 Drover Awards were delivered with a whole new level of refinement. Held in-theatre at the brand new Glasshouse Outstanding Production Services by a Presenter Arts, Conference & Entertainment Centre Orange Civic Theatre the awards were hosted by the inimitable Rod Quantock with entertainment Best Presenter 2009 provided throughout the evening from the The Princess Theatre – Launceston TAS sensational and outrageous Meow Meow. It was a night full of flare and fun. Tour of the Year The 2009 ceremony saw the introduction Patch Theatre Company & Country for Emily Loves to Bounce of the Drover Award for Outstanding Production Services by a Presenter. Touring Legend Bangarra Dance Theatre

The President and the MC The entertainment The winners 11

Balance Sheet Statement of Comprehensive Income (as of 30 June 2010) (for the year ended 30 June 2010)

2010 2009 2010 2009 Current assets Revenue from ordinary activities $250,361 $192,965 Cash and cash equivalents $215,430 $143,875 Receivables $28,899 $85,798 Less: Expenses Inventories $1,764 $3,252 Consultants and contractors’ fees $111,809 $89,095 Other current assets $38,546 $32,158 Conference expenses $63,498 $91,952 Total current assets $284,639 $265,083 Other $44,879 $63,092 $220,186 $244,139 Non-current assets Financial Assets $20 $20 Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities $30,175 ($51,174) Total non-current assets $20 $20 before income tax expense Total assets $284,659 $265,103

Current liabilities Income tax expense relating to - - Payables $15,035 $29,945 ordinary activities Other liabilities $119,000 $114,709 Total current liabilities $134,035 $144,654 Total liabilities $134,035 $144,654 Net profit/(loss) from ordinary activities $30,175 ($51,174) after income tax expense Net assets $150,624 $ 120,449

Members funds Arts House Reserves $15,000 $15,000 Retained earnings $135,624 $105,449

Total members funds $150,624 $120,449 Membership

Members of the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association provide cultural leadership to their communities and have developed a sophisticated and significant national touring circuit for performing arts presentations of small, medium and major companies. Our members are instrumental in providing high quality, innovative and challenging performing arts to all Australians.

CATEGORIES Benefits

There are two categories of APACA Ordinary and Associate Members share all the same benefits with the exception Membership. that only Ordinary Members are able to vote and be elected to the Committee of Management. Otherwise benefits include: 1. Ordinary Members consist of performing arts centres located in Australia, having ★ Advocacy and advice to Federal, State and Local the facilitation of the presentation of the Government on a range of important industry issues. performing arts as one of their primary ★ Development and distribution of industry functions. benchmark codes and best practice guidance 2. Associate Members consist of any other for members in regard to industry issues. individual or organisation with substantially ★ Development of effective relationships with national similar objectives to those listed in the performing arts networks, Performing Arts Touring Constitution of the Association, that is, to Alliance, Playing Australia and Regional Arts Australia assist in the presentation of the performing through the Blue Heeler Network. arts and to facilitate the bringing together of artists and audiences. ★ Participating in strategic planning for national tours of professional performing arts productions.

★ Profiling members and the Association through the APACA website.

★ Development of strategic alliances with other industry and relevant bodies including AMPAG (Australian Major Performing Arts Group), LPA (Live Performance Australia), the Australia Council for the Arts, MEAA (Media Entertainment Arts Alliance), RAA (Regional Arts Australia), ALGA (Australian Local Government Association), CHASS (Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) and the A.B.S (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

★ Access to APACA’s national Venue and Membership Directory.

★ Discounted attendance at the annual APACA conference, providing relevant and topical professional development, critical debate as well as unequalled networking opportunities.

Australian Performing Arts Centres Association ★ Participation in the APACA on-line discussion group with members, providing the collective knowledge of hundreds of years experience in the performing arts. PO Box 265, Glen Forrest WA 6071 P: 08 9298 8822 F: 08 9298 8833 ★ Participation in an on-line discussion group for Member Marketing Managers/staff. www.apaca.com.au ★ APACA’s biennial Economic Activity, Venue Charges and Salaries Report free of charge for ABN: 328 4567 4248 participating members and discounted copies for Associate Members.

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