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The Australian Organisation for Quality Inc
consist of a federation of associations based on States
with Regional Centres overseen by a National Council.
posted 17 March
2009
If you are planning to be at the
Defence and Industry Conference 2009,
D+I 2009,
drop into exhibition stall #223 and visit us. We are
located in the southern hall at the eastern end.
Bob Welldon, President of AOQ(SA) will
be presenting a Workshop on Root Cause Analysis on 30
June 09 at the Exhibition Centre. seat are limited to
20. A networking lunch is provided as part of your
registration fee of $99 (GST inc). Contact the AOQ SA
Office.
Flier
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posted 17 March
2009
AOQ
Inc wishes to advise its members of the recent decision made
by IP Australia in the Trade Mark Registration. IP Australia
have advised AOQ Inc that we have been successful in
defending the registration of the AOQ logo. We have received
further advice that we were successful in defending our
opposition to the Queensland application to register their
logo as a Trade Mark.
re-posted 13 March 2009
Qualcon 2009 was launched at this years Qualcon event by
President of AOQ, Craig Ottaway. Qualcon 2009 will be co-hosted by
the College of Juran Medalists and Australian
Organisation for Quality (AOQ) Inc. Due to operational changes
in WA, Qualcon 2009 will now be held in Launceston, Tasmania in
September. We apologise for any inconvenience and trust that
this new event stage will offer many more opportunities for
delegates and sponsors.
The theme for the conference is "QUALITY: Control,
Improvement and Governance." AOQ has issued its
Call for Papers.
(word)
"QUALITY: Control, Improvement and Governance
" was chosen as part of a continuing theme stemming again
from the ‘Third Generation of Quality’ being explored by leading
researchers in the quality arena. The essence of the theme is
central to the challenges faced when developing business systems
required in a growing competitive environment. delegates and
sponsors seeking further information may write to
qualconinformation_at_qualcon.com.au
posted 9
August 2008
AOQ National Membership and member bodies
Following conversations with a number of quality and
business improvement professionals over the past 4 weeks, it is
apparent that it is not common knowledge that Australian Organisation for
Quality (Queensland) Incorporated has withdrawn its
membership from the national federation of AOQ Inc. Ihis
action has effectively removed reciprocal members rights
with AOQs in each of the states.
As the President of AOQ Inc, I wish to point out that the
members of the Queensland body, who do not have a dual
membership with AOQ Inc, only have members rights with any
affiliate of Queensland body. AOQ Inc wishes to point out to
current and prospective members of the Queensland
organisation that there is an option available to solve this
problem.
Should any current or prospective member of the Queensland
organisation wish to enquire how they can become a member of
a truly national organisation for quality professionals,
contact
president_at_aoq.net.au.
posted 18 July 2008
Registration of AOQ Inc logo with IP Australia
It is not common knowledge that Australian Organisation for
Quality (Queensland) Incorporated has attempted to register
a derivative of the better known and recognised Australian
Organisation for Quality Incorporated logo. Proceedings were
filed with IP Australia at the end of last year shortly
following Australian Organisation for Quality (Queensland)
Incorporated withdrawal of membership from the national
body. Currently we find ourselves in a situation where today
18/7/2008, AOQ Inc has filed evidence in opposition to the
registration proceedings by Australian Organisation for
Quality (Queensland) Incorporated and evidence supporting
the application to register our own logo. I have also today
written to members outlining this matter, so shortly you
will be receiving this letter from your state organisations.
posted 10 July 2008
Be on your guard - What shouldn't be buyer beware
Members of AOQ Inc and my personal colleagues have
raised with me concerns regarding the confusion that has
occurred due to the way in which the Queensland organisation
is promoting themselves very similar or sometimes with an
identical likeness in name as the National Organisation, AOQ
Inc. After viewing several examples that have been brought
to my attention, I agree strongly that they are passing off
in a way that has the possibility to cause confusion. Should
you have any complaints that you wish to raise with me
regarding this matter, please contact me direct at
president_at_aoq.net.au. Australia has very clear laws
regarding passing off and this practice is not taken lightly
by the regulators and authorities, especially where there is
confusion caused or likely to be caused in the community.
posted 20 June 2008
AOQ Inc will accept applications for membership from
Australian and International applicants where AOQ Inc does
not have an affiliated and financial member office. This
will be done through application to the President of AOQ Inc
requesting a membership form.
In late 2007, the former member of AOQ Inc
being registered as Australian Organisation for Quality
(Queensland) Incorporated
withdrew its membership
(pdf) from the
confederation of associations.
The President of AOQ Inc wishes to point out to current and
prospective members of the Queensland organisation that the
Queensland membership is not recognised by the federation
of associations and will not receive benefits transferred
between other AOQ associations or through its agreements
with external counterparts.
Should any current or prospective member of the Queensland
organisation wish to enquire how they can become a member of
a truly national organisation for quality professionals,
contact
president_at_aoq.net.au.
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Last
updated 9/11/ 2008
by Craig Ottaway
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