What is the CMA

The CMA was established in 1984 to promote, communicate and maintain principles in our industry. In doing so we also improve value for customers by keeping our members up to date with the latest in regulations, resources and best practice in the cabinet making industry.

Our extensive membership base covers the whole range of cabinet making, including commercial and domestic fit-outs or renovations, as well as most suppliers to the industry.

What the CMA has done and is doing for the cabinet making industry

  • INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVICE & SUPPORT
    • As part of your CMA membership, you are entitled to industrial relations telephone advice, up to three phone calls per year. This includes advice and updates on wage rates, annual leave, employer and employee entitlements and responsibilities.
  • SPECIAL INSURANCE PACKAGES
  • BUILDERS REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES
  • DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    • Our consultant is a member of the Australian Society of Building Consultants and can act as mediator or provide expert independent advice if things turn sour between yourself and a client. We'll help you keep it out of court.
  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
    • The Cabinet Makers Association has produced an Occupational Health & Safety Manual for members, setting out the basic principles of Occupational Health & Safety, and providing some draft materials to help members document their procedures and policies.
  • LOBBY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
    • To protect the interests of cabinet makers.
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Communication with members on topics of interest and keep you up to date with what's going on in the industry.
  • REPRESENTATION ON THE VICTORIAN FURNISHING INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
    • To ensure the future and viability of our trade.
  • TRADE INFORMATION NIGHTS & TRAINING SEMINARS
  • ANNUAL CABINET MAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS & DINNERS
    • An award of this kind is something we believed was long overdue in our industry. So often the work of skilled cabinet makers goes largely unobserved save by the clients themselves. The CMA awards are turning this around.
  • PROMOTE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC
  • STANDARD CONTRACTS & VARIATION FORMS FOR MEMBERS USE
    • These standard contracts are available to CMA members only for $65 per pad of 50 contracts. Variation forms are also available for $27.50 per pad of 50 forms (including GST).

      Each contract is serially numbered and its destination noted by the Secretariat in order to protect copyright. These contracts are available to you as CMA Member and are not available to non-members or the general public.

      There are three self carbonating copies of each contract and variation form:
      • Grey copy is for the client;
      • Yellow copy is for the cabinet maker;
      • Blue copy is for safe keeping in your files.

      Remember, once the cabinet maker and the client sign the contract, it becomes a legally binding document and can not be altered. Variations to the contract should be recorded on a variation form and signed by both parties.

      You can order the contracts and variation forms via email or telephone 1300 767 738. A tax invoice will be dispatched with your order.
  • DIARIES
    • You will receive a complimentary diary each year as part of your CMA membership. Additional copies are available for $25 each plus postage and handling. You can order additional diaries via email or telephone 1300 767 738. A tax invoice will be dispatched with your order.
  • CREDIT CHECKING SERVICE
    • Been approached by a new business or company client to do some work? How do you know if they're a bad payer? You can avoid the heartache and lower your risk of bad debt by getting a credit check done before it's too late; from just $22 per application.