Delay on the building code a hindrance to all 

Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) CEO Chris Wiltshire directs our attention to an important delay. 

Within our industry, there are many rules and regulations that govern the work our members perform. One Code that is very important is the Building Code of Australia (BCA), sometimes referred to as the National Construction Code (NCC). The BCA provides guidance on the construction of building work, including sheds, garages, verandahs, decks, paving, retaining walls and swimming pools.

Delay in the building code.pdf

Where do you live? Belair

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Exactly where I am! The past couple of years has increased my awareness as to how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Surrounded by reserves, open space and trees bustling with wildlife. The air is fresh and the evening skies are stunning.

Where is your favourite place to travel? Anywhere warm and close to the beach

What do you enjoy doing on the weekends? Not rushing, time with my family, adventures, eating out, seeing a show.

What was your first car? A 6 volt 1964 yellow Volkswagen Beetle…A Punch Buggy! A friend converted it to a 12 volt and off it went. It was stolen in Sydney and became a story of legend as it continued to change hands (any Volksy key could start it) and had a column in the Sydney Morning Herald as to its latest sighting and whereabouts.

Who is the most famous person you have met? Michael Hutchence – INXS.

Who is the…on your team? Can I include my fur team? Trevor the Pug is the loudest, most annoying & definitely the funniest.

What would my superpower be? If I could channel being the Amazonian warrior Wonder Woman I’d be pretty content.

What makes me feel old? Wondering why that kid driving a car looks 12.

What is your favourite animal? My pooches Phin & Trev – Wombats are a close second

What is your favourite plant? Madagascan Palm

What is your favourite movie? CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) – Won Best Picture at the Oscars – So incredibly clever and funny.

Up Close and Personal with AHLG

Jarrad: What were you like in high school? Not overly interested and quite the distraction to those nearby. Luke: What were you like in high school? Bit of a nerd but didn't fully apply myself.

Jarrad: Favourite place to travel? Spent a fair bit of time living in the UK which I love, but a month in the Caribbean was unreal. Luke: Favourite place to travel? Flinders Ranges

Jarrad: On the weekends I enjoy?  Time with the family, the beach, being at home, cricket. Luke: On the weekends I enjoy?  Cricket, coffee & motorbike riding.

Jarrad: Your first car? Bright orange Toyota Corona. Luke: Your first car? Holden Rodeo ute with about 500,000km on the clock!

Jarrad: Who is the loudest in your team? Kris (George) when he’s on the phone in the car. No need for the phone sometimes. Luke: Who is the loudest in your team? Kris "George" Dawe, by some margin!

Jarrad: Who is the most annoying in your team? Some in the office might say me, as I tend to distract people a bit, but Luke (Farmer) is an absolute pain in the arse – throwing a tennis ball at you at any opportunity is one of his favourites. Luke: Who is the most annoying in your team? That tennis ball...

Jarrad: Who works the hardest? Everyone. Unbelievably dedicated and hard working team. Bloody love our team! Luke: Who works the hardest? The whole crew. I can't keep up with any of the guys on tools now!

Jarrad: What would your superpower be? Flying would be pretty cool. Luke: What would your superpower be? Being invisible.

Jarrad: What makes you feel old? My body. Luke: What makes you feel old? Seeing DOB's from 2000+

Jarrad: Favourite animal? Lions – fascinated by them. Luke: Favourite animal? Dogs

Jarrad: Favourite wine region is? The Adelaide Hills. So many beautiful wineries/estates and a few handy drops too. Luke: Favourite wine region is? The Adelaide Hills!

Jarrad: I love the sound of? Silence. Other than in the office! Luke: I love the sound of? Rain on a tin roof or a Walker mower in full flight.

Up Close and Personal with Jamie McIlwain of Hills Classic Gardens

Where do you live? Aldgate, Adelaide Hills
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I am happy where I am.

Where is your favourite place to Travel? Tasmania
What do you enjoy doing on the weekends? Gardening for something different.
What was your first car? Toyota Hilux Ute
What is your dream car? I've just purchased it! Toyota Landcruiser Ute

First Job? It is the same as my current job.
What is your dream job? I am living the dream.

Who is the most famous person you have met? Bill Clinton
What are you most scared of? Heights

If you were stranded on an island what three things would you take? An esky full of beer. A salt water fly rod. An Epirb -full activated (to be used after the esky was empty)
What is your least favourite food? Pineapple on Pizza
What do you love the smell of? Boronia Megastigma
What has been your biggest indulgence? My dream car

COVID 19 Business Support End of unpaid pandemic Leave Unpaid pandemic leave provisions in awards stop applying after 30 June 2022. Previously, employees covered by affected awards could access up to 2 weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave if they were prevented from working for reasons relating to COVID-19. Any unpaid pandemic leave that has already started on 30 June 2022 can continue after this date. However, new periods of leave can’t start after 30 June 2022. Employers and employees now need to consider other leave options instead. Check what previously applied at Unpaid pandemic leave in awards.

Basket Range and Carey Gully Sandstone are proud to announce an amalgamation of branding to the newly named - Adelaide Hills Sandstone...

The heart of the Hills

As we look to the future and expansion of the production of sandstone in the Adelaide Hills we aim to encompass in our name, the community, and environment that our company and colleagues are so passionate about, so we proudly announce Adelaide Hills Sandstone – The heart of the Hills.

The good bits of the old quarries will still be around, the individual quarry names will be identified allowing you to connect with the area of your stone, we look forward to providing you with the friendly service of old, and the two thousand-five hundred-million-year-old rock from the Proterozoic Era hasn’t changed at all!

We still provide superb dimension stone for your more formal products and natural rocks for your landscaping needs and expand our community and sponsorship work into the future building on new technology and connection to provide the best experience and product to our customers, local community, and the environment around us.

Your imagination can run wild with water features, artistry, and bollards to name but a few. You can add a distinct and unique slant to your projects using stone sourced from a sustainable resource and a community-minded local company.

To connect, or keep updated with what ADELAIDE HILLS SANDSTONE are doing, you can follow them on social media via – Adelaide Hills Sandstone, link to their website via the QR code below or call them on 83903420 to discuss your next bespoke project.

Up Close and Personal with MLSA President and Landscaping Professional Peter Adley of Yardstick Landscapes

Where do you live? Live and work in Prospect- great suburb with a forward-thinking council. 

Do you play sport? I’m a rock climber and have summited one decent sized mountain- Imja Tse (Island Peak) in Nepal at 6160m. Dream job? I’m doing it!! Hidden talent? I used to be a chef- so I’m ok in the kitchen.What are you most scared of? Snakes- a reasonable fear in Australia I believe! 

Who is the most creative? Adrian- he’s a brilliant, hardworking, dedicated designer.  What makes you feel old? Tiny writing- couldn’t read it without a microscope. Favourite animal? A duck. Ducks are cool. Favourite Musician or song? Nick Cave. How that man has consistently written such innovative music for so many years is beyond me. 

Favourite Flower or plant? I am amazed by huge trees like the Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia), Eucalyptus grandis (Flooded Gum) and Brachychiton rupestris (Bottle Tree). My biggest indulgence was? Taking 5 weeks off to trek and climb in Nepal with friends just after my first daughter was born.

Get set for a minimum wage increase

Following the Annual Wage Review 2022, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made 2 announcements:

• the National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 a week
• award minimum wages will increase by 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.

Below is a short summary of the changes. To read more detailed information, go to Get set for a minimum wage increase.

What you can do now

Get more detailed information about the changes (including examples) at Get set for a minimum wage increase.

You can:

• use Find my award if you’re not sure which award applies to you
• bookmark the news article Get set for a minimum wage increase in your browser or My account profile and then check back for updates
• follow the Fair Work Ombudsman on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.

National Minimum Wage increase

From 1 July 2022, the National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 a week.

The new National Minimum Wage will be $812.60 per week or $21.38 per hour.

Award minimum wage increase

The FWC has announced that minimum award wages will increase by 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.

This means minimum award wages:

• above $869.60 per week, will get a 4.6% increase
• below $869.60 per week, will get a $40 increase.

When the increase starts

National Minimum Wage
The new National Minimum Wage will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2022. This means if you have a weekly pay period that starts on Mondays, the new rates will apply from Monday 4 July 2022.

Awards
If you are covered by an award, award increases happen in 2 stages. Most awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2022.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Up Close and Personal with Nicki (aka Nickstar) King of Nicki King Landscape Design

"I’ve always cared so deeply about conservation"

What is your nickname? Nic, Nickstar or Bockers (as in Knicker Bockers)

Do you play sport? Not anymore but I am a massive Roller Derby fan and would have definitely signed up if I had discovered it 10 years ago! Go ADRD!!! Where is your favourite place to travel? I love Scotland. We went right through the middle and stayed on the Isle of Skye – stunning and the people are beautiful!

What was your first car? Oh my first love – a 1973 LJ Torana called Rusty What is your dream job? I’m already doing it! Who is the most famous person I met was? Michael Hutchence from Inxs – a beautiful and kind man What would you superpower be? I would love to have the power to wave my hands and restore nature and clean up water ways. If you were at the last Supper, who would be the twelve guests you would invite? Living or dead? David Le'aupepe, Albert Einstein, Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, Sarah Millican, Wangari Maathai, Adam Bandt, Sir Richard Branson, Marilyn Monroe, Costa Georgiadis, the Dalai Lama and Jim Cummings.

What is your favourite food? Stazzi and Co’s vegan yiros...yumm! Who is your favourite Musician or song? So many! Gang of Youths are on repeat at the moment. My favourite song is Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls. What is your favourite flower or plant? Oooh I would say Hardenbergia. What do you love the sound of? Kids laughing and nature

MLSA is pleased to announce
Adelaide Heavy Machinery as our
Preferred Heavy Machinery Provider

MLSA are thrilled to be able to introduce Adelaide Heavy Machinery as the industry choice for heavy machinery purchases. The AM Group’s support connects Members to outstanding value and supports the MLSA to continue advocating, educating, connecting, and growing the landscaping industry.

We look forward to all the opportunities that lay ahead.

About Adelaide Heavy Machinery Group

Adelaide Heavy Machinery is the sole South Australian dealership for SANY Excavators. Based at Mawson Lakes Launching in 2019 and based at Mawson Lakes, Adelaide Heavy Machinery specialises in mini excavators and much bigger machines.

Adelaide Heavy Machinery retail excavators that start at 1.6 tonnes up to 45-tonne machines.

Introducing the AM Group of Companies Directors

Nick Watson is one half of a dynamic sibling duo along with brother Alex that have a range of businesses stretching across Adelaide, including American muscle car and truck specialist American Motors, XCMG Adelaide and Foton Adelaide.

There’s no doubt the brothers Watson have a fascination with heavy machinery. “We’ve always loved machinery, which is demonstrated by American Motors that launched almost five years ago. It was a natural progression from big American trucks to selling heavy machinery to support the construction sector.” American Motors also provides servicing, repairs, and parts for American vehicles and finance options, trade-ins, and fleet vehicles.

Watson continued that the brothers also have plenty of sales experience to support their affinity for big machines. “We both worked at car dealerships, and for example, I was in sales with Nissan between 2013-2016.”

Joshua Dannatt, General Manager, also bring a wealth of experience to the AM Group businesses. He has working in customer service roles for his entire career, and it is his love for animals that saw the AM Group implement an animal friendly policy, with animals allowed at all sites.

Born in country Victoria, Josh moved to big smoke of Adelaide in his early 20's. He is a passionate Sydney Swans supporter, lover of all sport, and spends his spare time completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Plus, he’s available to support MLSA Members whenever needed.

Nick Watson

Josh Dannat

Alex Watson

adelaideheavymachinery.com.au
sales@adelaideheavymachinery.com.au
A: 910 Main North Road, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
P: (08) 8122 5540

AM Group of Companies

American Motors are the American muscle car and trick specialist. They import and remanufacture all of the latest vehicles straight out of the United States- new, used, classic and muscle cars and trucks. American Motors also provides servicing, repairs and parts for your American vehicle, as well as finance options, trade-ins and fleet vehicles. 505-511 Grand Junction Rd, Wingfield 5013 | (08) 8122 5540
XCMG Adelaide is Adelaide's newest heavy machinery dealership, XCMG is ranked as the 3rd largest construction company in the world providing a wide variety of machines By Providing an end to end solution to the customer by offering, Sales parts and service. They have a wide variety of machines to choose from that are competitively priced and offer a class leading warranty. 405 Martins Rd, Green Fields 5107 | 0407 023 622
Foton Adelaide is the first Foton dealership in South Australia, delivering light and medium-duty Foton Trucks. Foton was founded in 1996, setting out to become a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Beijing, China. With over 32,000 qualified employees, Foton has cumulatively manufactured and sold 9,000,000 units. Foton is a member of BAIC Group – which is a Fortune 500 company – and has been China’s top commercial vehicle export for 9 consecutive years. 910 Main North Rd Mawson Lakes 5095| 0407 023 622

Why Choose SANY?

PRICE: SANY’s great value equipment and flexible finance packages help you get the machines you need now - to keep your projects moving!

PRODUCTIVITY: All machines are loaded with the latest technologies to help reduce costs, increase productivity and boost efficiency. SANY has you covered.

PERFORMANCE: Our product range is renowned for its high performance, durability and reliability and is specifically engineered to excel in Australia’s tough and diverse conditions.

SUPPORT: Backed by the industry’s best warranty - an incredible, 5 year, 5000 hours - and service and support you can count on.

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