MEMBERSHIP
TFCA Member Benefits Explained
1. Monthly Newsletter
Every TFCA member receives a copy of our monthly newsletter. This newsletter includes important details about your industry as well as explains new services that you may wish to take advantage of. TFCA’s industry partners use the newsletter to promote products and services.2. TFCA Website
TFCA maintains a website for members and the general public. The address is www.tfca.com.au. All of TFCA’s newsletters, media releases and even some of our policy documents are available on this website for member to review. It is also envisaged that this website will contain details of and links to the various products and services offered to members by TFCA’s partners.3. General TFCA Representation
As the peak body for Forest Contractors in the State of Tasmania, TFCA has an extensive lobbying and representational role. Aside from regular meetings with principal companies, Government Departments and politicians, TFCA has representation on a number of Boards and Councils including:
- Forests and Forest Industry Council
- Tasmanian Forest Industry Training Board
- Forest Practices Advisory Council
- Heavy Vehicle Safety Council
- Forest Products Transport Council
- Bush Watch
- Road Transport Training
- TFITB Safety Standards Committee
- Fire Prevention Committee
4. Individual TFCA Representation
Depending on the membership level, you may be entitled to individual TFCA representation. Typical services that we provide to members include:- Field assessments and training for the various tasks undertaken by contractors and their employees such as machinery and chainsaw operation
- Assistance with the development of industrial agreements as well as the implementation of industrial awards
- Industrial and contractual advocacy
- Implementation of safety management systems
- Fire weather observation training
- Determination of rates for benchmarking, insurance, contractual and mediation obligations
5. Specialist External Assistance
TFCA has an excellent arrangement with Page Seager Lawyers that provides members with one (1) hour’s free consultation and very competitive rates after that. TFCA also has excellent links with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) that members can take advantage of.6. Other Benefits
The TFCA provides discounted stationery and publications to members as well as manages a competitive wages bureau for small businesses.7. Transition between categories and from an old to the new system
Members wishing to move between categories or even translate from an older structure to this new one will need to make written application to the TFCA Board. All applications for change will be considered on merit and included within this consideration will be the member’s current financial status.8. Levy adjustments
All levies detailed below are subject to the annual CPI increase with effect from 1 July each year.
TFCA MEMBERSHIP IS AN INSURANCE POLICY AND A ONE STOP SHOP
IF WE HAVEN’T GOT THE ANSWER, WE’LL WORK HARD TO TRACK IT DOWN
AND/OR POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
TFCA Membership Categories:
TFCA members come from a number of different disciplines within the industry, including harvesting contractors, timber hauliers, planting contractors, site preparation contractors, roading and gravel extraction contractors and industry suppliers.
Our members pay levies according to one of the following means based upon their size and activities of their organisation, in return the TFCA offer a number of benefits. All TFCA fees are fully tax deductible business expenses.
Membership Category |
Annual Fee(Effective 1/1/07) |
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Specific Category Services |
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| Forest Contractor Base | $550 | Annual Fee or 2 equal instalments |
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| Forest Contractor 1 | $1,650.00 | $137.50 |
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| Forest Contractor 2 | Up to 23,000 tonnes or Annual Business Income (ABI) <$1.5M |
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| Forest Contractor 3 | 23,001–45,000 tonnes or $1.5M < ABI < $ 2.5M |
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| Forest Contractor 4 | 45,001–85,000 tonnes or $2.5M < ABI < $ 4.0M |
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| Forest Contractor 5 | 85,001–165,000 tonnes or $4.0M < ABI < $6.0M |
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| Forest Contractor 6 | Over 165,001 tonnes or ABI >$6.0M |
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| Forest Contractor 7 | Open to large businesses only who do not require regular representation but continue to benefit from general representation. Membership is by application direct to TFCA Board. |
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To find out more about our members click the headings below.
1. Contractor Membership List:
3. Member Application Form - NOTE: this is a PDF document.
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