Click on the links below for information on LPA Strategy and Activities.

• LPA Strategic Plan
• Activities & Services
  
• LPA Information Handbook
  

ACTIVITES & SERVICES

The Live Performance Australia (LPA), established in 1917, is the peak body for the Live Entertainment Industry in Australia.

VISION

Through the power of the live entertainment experience, we will shape a creative future for Australia by contributing to our nation’s cultural and economic wellbeing.

Our Vision strives to position the LPA as a key player in maximising the value government, business and the Australian people attach to the Australian Live Entertainment Industry on the basis of the significant contribution our industry makes to the cultural, commercial and economic prosperity of our nation.

The Mission Statement of the LPA is to:

1. Peak Body
   be the peak body for the Australian live entertainment industry;
   
   
2. Influence
   present a strong, united and influential voice on behalf of our industry;
   
   
3. Membership
   provide outstanding representation, advice and service to our members;
   
   
4. Citizenship
   encourage the highest standards of professionalism and corporate citizenship in the management and conduct of our industry; and
   
   
5. “Live”
   promote the value of live entertainment; and
   
   
6. Industry
   foster our industry’s wellbeing.

ACTIVITES

The LPA undertakes activities in 4 key areas:

1. Workplace Relations
   Maintaining industry wages and conditions in conjunction with unions, negotiating collective Certified Agreements and individual employment contracts, representing members in unfair dismissal claims, providing general membership advice on Workplace Relations issues, contributing to the development of broader policy through the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
    
   
2. Policy and Strategy
   Strategic planning, industry planning, brand and audience development, development of a policy platform, industry self-regulation on matters such as ticketing and censorship, lobbying government and providing member advice on issues such as taxation and investment, immigration, copyright, occupational health and safety, child employment, superannuation, licensing, privacy and insurance.
    
   
3. Membership Services
   Promoting the industry by conducting the Helpmann Awards and the Inaugural LPA Summit for the Australian Live Entertainment Industry, preparing sponsorship and visa applications for overseas entertainers and support personnel, providing members with information through web site, newsletters, circulars and publications.
    
   
4. Finance and Membership
   Managing the financial reporting and performance of the LPA and administering membership relationships.

IN ADDITION, THE LPA...

• Is registered under the Workplace Relations Act 1996 and is respondent to the major industry awards. The LPA is the only employer body in the industry authorised to negotiate and arbitrate awards, which underpin all individual workplace agreements. We also provide advice on individual agreements.
• Pursues a positive and constructive approach to policy development, union negotiations, industrial and resource issues.
• Provides production & employment planning advice.
• Negotiates industry wide framework agreements, which form the basis of Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA) or Certified Agreements (CA), to suit your workplace.
• Is the point of contact for industry consultation and advice.
• Formulates industry Codes of Practice. Click here for LPA Codes & Guidelines.
• Provides contract advice and proformas for Australian and overseas engagements.
• Processes immigration applications for importation of overseas artists and associated personnel; liaises with the Department of Immigration, Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs and the unions; represents members in disputed cases
• Provides Award advice, mediation and advocacy before the AIRC and State Commissions, advice and assistance on workplace bargaining, unfair dismissals, and contractual arrangements.
• Maintains an award enquiry service, covering award interpretation and advice on all awards used in the industry.
• Provides advice to members on non-award employment conditions and practices in the industry.
• Takes a proactive role in public relations and lobbying.
• Represents the industry on boards and committees.
• Provides a comprehensive range of industry information including a Loose Leaf Industrial Award Service (LLIAS) which is available at an additional cost. Click here for the LLIAS Application Form.
• Represents members in disputed cases.
• Regularly communicates and circulates essential industry information, including Newsletters containing a wide range of specific and related industry issues, and surveys membership on issues.
• Provides networking opportunities through conferences, seminars and workshops, collects industry data, etc.
• Organises the entertainment industry annual national awards.
• Actively promotes and assists the industry.