Getting government to slash business red-tape is the key focus of a reform agenda launched last week by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak representative body for suppliers of quality dental products.
“The dental industry is made up of businesses that range in size from small family entities through to local operations of large, multinational therapeutic product suppliers. They share common aspirations for the growth of their business, the creation of jobs and the financial sustainability of the dental industry. These goals are hampered by red tape, new taxes and charges compounded by difficulties in creating a harmonious workplace,” said Troy Williams, ADIA Chief Executive Officer.
In response to escalating government taxes and regulation, the ADIA Advocacy Agenda sets out the reforms necessary to support the growth and profitability of businesses within the dental industry. The 2013 ADIA Advocacy Agenda is pursuing seven main priorities that include:
Cutting business red tape
Streamlined government procurement of healthcare products
Best practice dental product regulation
Internationally harmonised dental product regulation
Complementary dental practitioner regulation
Creating jobs in a flexible workplace
Attracting, recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce
ADIA policy is developed by, and on behalf of, members in pursuit of a vibrant dental industry where government supports business whilst removing excessive and sometimes redundant regulation.
In recognising the symbiotic relationship between the dental industry, and dentists and allied oral healthcare professionals, ADIA is also committed to advocate for complementary practitioner regulation in order to ensure that government-mandated practice guidelines for healthcare professionals that compliment regulatory standards for the supply of dental products by industry.
“ADIA provides leadership, strategy, advocacy and support. Our members set our agenda, fund our activities and directly benefit from the results,” Mr Williams concluded.
