Member Reference Groups (MRG)

There are four Member Reference Groups which represent the 4 sub-sectors of the Technology Industry:

1. Software & Services
2. Technology, Hardware & Equipment
3. Telecommunications Services
4. Electrical Manufacturing

Each member reference group will focus on: 

• Policy and Advocacy Issues
• Standards and Regulatory Issues 
• Business Advisory and Industry Opportunities
  

1. Software & Services Member Reference Group
This group is targeted at member companies that primarily develop software in various fields such as the Internet; applications, systems, databases management and/or home entertainment, and companies that provide information technology consulting and services, as well as data processing and outsourced services.

It also includes companies providing information technology services primarily to health care providers:

• application; systems and/or data processing software;
• Internet-based tools; and 
• IT consulting services to doctors, hospitals or businesses operating primarily in the Health Care Sector.

2. Technology, Hardware & Equipment Member Reference Group

This group is targeted at member companies who manufacture and distribute the following:

• communications equipment;
• computers & peripherals; 
• electronic equipment and related instruments; and 
• semiconductors & semiconductor equipment;

It also includes manufacturers of:

• health care equipment and devices including medical instruments, drug delivery systems, cardiovascular & orthopaedic devices, and diagnostic equipment.
• civil or military aerospace and defence equipment, parts or products. including defence electronics and space equipment.

Notification regarding IECQ Certification Scheme

3. Telecommunications Services Member Reference Group

This group is targeted at member companies who provide communications services primarily through a fixed-line, cellular, wireless, high bandwidth and/or fibre optic cable network. 

It is also focused on owners and operators of television or radio broadcasting systems, including programming. Providers of cable or satellite television services, including cable networks and program distribution are also part of this group.

4. Electrical Manufacturing Member Reference Group
This group is targeted at member companies who manufacture or supply electrical equipment to the residential, commercial or industrial installation market segments. This group is attended by the leaders of the electrical equipment supply industry and addresses regulatory and standards issues at a high level. Of primary focus for this group are the proposed changes to the electrical equipment safety system in Australia and the maintenance of high product standards and product quality in the market.

• Log in to download the Electrical Manufacturing Industry Market Reports 

• Non-Compliant Product Communication – An Information Notice agreed by the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and jointly endorsed by ERAC and Ai Group. This Notice outlines electrical contractor and equipment importer obligations in regard to supplying compliant electrical products. Information on risk minimisation, identifying non-compliant products, the proposed National electrical safety laws and contact details to report non-compliant products are also provided.