Norman Lacy Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

ICA was established in 2000 to protect the rights of independent contractors to be treated fairly, justly and equitably in Australia and to be allowed to work free from intimidation or harassment from bureaucrats, the Australian Taxation Office, political parties, unions and others. ICA seeks to achieve independent contractors rights by:• Education - Assisting all independent contractors to understand their status and their rights under law. This is a primary task of the web… Show more ICA was established in 2000 to protect the rights of independent contractors to be treated fairly, justly and equitably in Australia and to be allowed to work free from intimidation or harassment from bureaucrats, the Australian Taxation Office, political parties, unions and others. ICA seeks to achieve independent contractors rights by:• Education - Assisting all independent contractors to understand their status and their rights under law. This is a primary task of the web site.• Networking - To assist independent contractors across all industry sectors to network on issues of common interest. Attacks against independent contractors in one sector must be seen and defended as attacks all independent contractors.• Lobbying - To undertake public and private lobbying to ensure that legislation and regulation treats independent contractors with justice and equity. The chief lobbying power comes from the ability of ICA to network as proven in the 2001 effort in relation to the Personal Services Income (Tax) legislation.More information can be found at http://www.independentcontractors.net.au/ Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As the inaugural Executive Director responsible to a Board of Directors, this role required the establishment of the Association, the development of its products and services and the ongoing management of its membership and revenue growth. During this period, ITCRA's membership grew from 6 to 156 companies across Australia and New Zealand - an average annual membership growth of 13%. As well it had an average annual revenue growth of 22% during this period. Other achievements in this… Show more As the inaugural Executive Director responsible to a Board of Directors, this role required the establishment of the Association, the development of its products and services and the ongoing management of its membership and revenue growth. During this period, ITCRA's membership grew from 6 to 156 companies across Australia and New Zealand - an average annual membership growth of 13%. As well it had an average annual revenue growth of 22% during this period. Other achievements in this position include:- the establishment of a national research project at the invitation (in May 2006) of the Department of Communications, IT and the Arts. SkillsMatch - National ICT Skills Monitoring System is an on-line consolidated national database that addresses the need for labour market participants to gain an informed understanding of the ICT skills market and future skills demand.- in concert with ACCI, HIA, AMMA and NFF, drafted advice for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Legal Policy Groups in respect to the Independent Contractors Bill. The advice is generally reflected in the bill introduced into the Commonwealth Parliament on 22 June 2006. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The position involved the establishment of the company during 1998, firstly as a consultant and then from December 1998 as Managing Director. The Swish Group is one of the early Internet professional service providers in Australia focusing on website, touch screen kiosk and CD Rom design, e-commerce solutions and hosting. Achievements in this position included:- the formation and integration of the company by the acquisition and merging of three companies - the Initial Public… Show more The position involved the establishment of the company during 1998, firstly as a consultant and then from December 1998 as Managing Director. The Swish Group is one of the early Internet professional service providers in Australia focusing on website, touch screen kiosk and CD Rom design, e-commerce solutions and hosting. Achievements in this position included:- the formation and integration of the company by the acquisition and merging of three companies - the Initial Public Offer and successful listing on the ASX with an average share price during the period of incumbency at a 60% premium to the issue price. - the growth of the company from 22 to 69 employees, generating annual revenue that increased from $2.5 million to $6.6 million Show less

Melbourne, Australia

This position involved the development and management of the CMACS certification program - an industry based, masters level, distance education program for the certification of senior information technology professionals. Achievements in this position included:- facilitating the ACS Professional Development Board's strategic review of CMACS in the IT industry- the establishment of strategic alliances with Open Learning Australia, a consortium of Australian Universities; Association… Show more This position involved the development and management of the CMACS certification program - an industry based, masters level, distance education program for the certification of senior information technology professionals. Achievements in this position included:- facilitating the ACS Professional Development Board's strategic review of CMACS in the IT industry- the establishment of strategic alliances with Open Learning Australia, a consortium of Australian Universities; Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers of Australia (APESMA) and Deakin Australia- the redesign of the content and presentation of distance education materials- the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for ACS distance education programs- the establishment of the ACS Professional Development web site Show less

Yan Jiao, Peoples Republic Of China

The establishment of the Centre was an Australian Government aid project in association with a national university near Beijing. 1,500 senior and middle level managers from major Chinese state-owned corporations in the non-ferrous metals and the petro-chemical industries were trained in western management theory and practice during this period.- Responsibilities to the Commonwealth Government's aid agency AusAID included:- effective management of the Centre, the efficient… Show more The establishment of the Centre was an Australian Government aid project in association with a national university near Beijing. 1,500 senior and middle level managers from major Chinese state-owned corporations in the non-ferrous metals and the petro-chemical industries were trained in western management theory and practice during this period.- Responsibilities to the Commonwealth Government's aid agency AusAID included:- effective management of the Centre, the efficient administration of a $9.8 million budget and the supervision of 34 Australian and Chinese professors, lecturers and administrative staff- academic leadership in the design and delivery of a range of competency based general management and technical training programs at the Centre and other cities throughout China- marketing the Centre's programs to industry involving frequent negotiation at several levels within the university, industry and government Show less

Mt Eliza, Victoria, Australia

The highlights were:- the development, promotion and delivery of international executive training and leadership development programs in Asia and the Pacific regions.- the establishment in Australia the internationally successful Leadership Development Program

Melbourne, Australia

Achievements included:- managing the installation of the company's mini-computer and 40 terminal network.- managing the development of the company's corporate profile.

Melbourne, Australia

Achievements included:- responsibility for the construction of the Victorian Arts Centre and -- the establishment of the Arts Centre Trust's administrative structure.- initiating the establishment of the Australian Children's Television Foundation and being its inaugural Chairman of the Board

Melbourne, Australia

Norman Lacy was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia from 1972 until 1984. He was Member for the electoral district of Ringwood in the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Victoria from May 1973 until February 1976, and for Warrandyte from March 1976 until April 1982 when he was defeated at the general election that saw the demise of the Thompson Liberal Government and the election of the Cain Labor Government.[2] He was Secretary of the Parliamentary Liberal Party from 1976 to 1979.

Master'S Degree, Management Information Systems And Services

Activities and Societies: Member of the Board of Studies Master of Science (M Sc) Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

B.A. (Hons) Sociology

Th. Schol., Theology

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