ASGA

Guiding Principles

Introduction
The Australian Sporting Goods Association was formed in 1981 to promote the spirit of goodwill and effective working relationships throughout all levels of the Sporting Goods and Leisure Industry in Australia by furthering contact and understanding between members.

It was also formed to give the Industry a National ‘voice' through which representation on behalf of Members can be made to Government, media, local and international organisations.

Amongst other roles the initial Board of Directors felt ASGA would play roles in furthering and developing the marketing and technical knowledge of persons engaged in or intending to engage in the Industry through the conduct of national and International conventions, seminars, trade shows, insurance and other relevant activity.

Over the previous years ASGA has initiated a "fresh start" and has instigated a number of important transition strategies, to ensure the future direction of ASGA is one whereby Members will feel a sense of ownership and belonging to an Industry Association.

The ideals of ASGA are the ideals of sport, and the organisation seeks to promote fairness, honesty, mutual understanding and high ethical standards not only on the sports field but throughout the industry, from the manufacturers of sporting goods, to the wholesalers and retailers.

The relationship between ASGA and their Members must be based on trust, mutual respect and common values. ASGA is committed to fostering a sporting goods industry in which Member companies actively build business partnerships with those who share the values of sport and take responsibility of making the values real through active involvement.

Members must ensure that all activities related to the production and/or sale of Sporting goods at least comply with the all relevant applicable mandatory legal requirements.

Legal Compliance
Members and the companies that produce goods for them should operate in full compliance with national and local laws, rules and regulations relevant to their business operations.

Working Conditions
Local industry standards should prevail when higher that the local legal requirements. Members should be aware of the legal requirements and aspire to have best practises in the following areas:

• Non-Discrimination
• Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
• Wages
• Hours of Work
• Health and Safety
• Harassment or Abuse
• Environmental Protections

Community Involvement
Employers recognize the economic and social impact of their work and are committed to improving conditions in the wider community.

Compliance and Verification
These Principles have been adopted by ASGA to provide guidance for individual companies in ensuring their operations are fair, equitable and environmentally friendly. Members are encouraged to establish their own internal management systems to monitor the standards outlined in their own code of conduct and to implement action plans for continuous improvements in working conditions in their own operations and those who supply them.