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Meet the winner of our Established Family Business Award 2024/25 for Queensland, Queensland Gaskets! Founded in 1953, Queensland Gaskets was established by Quentin Quarterman in a modest worker's cottage on Hope Street, South Brisbane. Recognising a growing need for industrial gaskets amidst the post-war industrial boom in South East Queensland, Quentin established the business with a commitment to quality and customer service – principles that have driven seven decades of growth and innovation. Today, Queensland Gaskets stands as a leading Australian manufacturer of high-quality gaskets, sealing materials and specialised applications supplying to a diverse range of industries, including defence, aerospace, mining, construction, rail, utilities and energy.

Imagine waking up to find all your digital accounts and cloud-stored memories inaccessible. Now, picture your family or business facing this after you’re gone, struggling to piece together your digital life without guidance. This scenario is increasingly common, making digital estate planning essential. Proper management and transfer of your digital assets are crucial for your family's wellbeing and your business's continuity.

Founded in 1992 by Jean Paul Tedeschi, Quickmail is a family owned and operated Western Australian communications hub, offering services in fulfilment, distribution, mail and print. Together with their bespoke GetQuickmail.com software platform, Quickmail’s 3PL service stands as a robust fulfillment and distribution solution for e-commerce and other businesses. We spoke with the team at Quickmail to learn more about the family business, how they adapt to the changing market demands and their advice for other family businesses.

Now in its 25th year, the Family Business Conference 2025 is the premier event for family businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. In 2025 it is going to be in Sydney for the first time at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, 20 - 23 May. This isn’t just a conference—it’s a celebration of family businesses and a unique opportunity to engage with a sector that is actively shaping our economy and community.

Pentagon Australia Runway is a leading technology company specialising in digital transformation delivering state-of-the-art software solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in Australia and New Zealand. A trusted name since 2004, Pentagon leverages over 20 years of industry experience to provide unparalleled service and support. We spoke with Harshika Mahendiran to learn more about the family business, the services they provide, and her insights for other family businesses.

Ged, Founder and Director of Protection Pacific Security (PPS) and his son, Clay (second gen) took time out of their day to show FBA Forum Group Manager, Olivia Spalding, around their impressive new premises in Carrum Downs. Olivia saw first-hand the powerhouse of the business, their monitoring centre, which has taken this business to greater heights in security monitoring, achieving the next level of security under the new Australian Standard 2201.2: 2022 Alarm and Electronic Security Systems Monitoring Centers.

The White’s IGA story began thirty-one years ago when Michael and Roz White took on their first store in 1993; a humble 7-day-a-week convenience store located in the heart of Maroochydore. With a small but hard-working team of just three employees, it was their first taste in the world of retail, fresh food and groceries.

Family Business Association (FBA) is proud to be promoting Australian Family Businesses through a fortnightly segment on 3AW and 5AA Australia Overnight with Tony McManus. On 4 December 2024, Brydie Hull from Tobin Brothers Funerals joined Tony McManus to discuss their family business, her role as part of the multi-generational family in the business and how family is always at the forefront of Tobin Brothers Funerals.

Make the most of our Super Early Bird pricing and book your tickets to the family business event of the year! For a limited time, you can take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing and secure your place at the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific before 7 January.

This time of year tends to cover every aspect of being – exhausted to exhilarated and everything in between. Whatever the year held for you, the weeks before year-end seem to have additional pressures, timelines, and expectations.