The Printing Industries Association of Australia (Printing Industries) is the advocate and support organisation for businesses in the Print, Packaging and Visual Communication industry in Australia.

The Association is an independent, member-based organisation, representing large, medium and small businesses. Membership covers all imaging and communication sectors. These include print, prepress and design, publishing, distribution, software and hardware, paper and paper board, print consumables, packaging and flexible packaging, paper converting, binding and finishing, communication and media services.

The mission of Printing Industries is: "to be the catalyst for the prosperity of the print, packaging and visual communication industry in Australia".

The National Print Awards - which are organised by The Printing Industries Australia - celebrate excellence in the craft of printing in Australia, and recognise the special efforts of printers by awarding their best work. The Awards have been instrumental in lifting the standard of printing to its present level. Entries are invited from any person or company associated with the creation, buying, production, reproduction, supply of materials or the actual printing in Australia of any item specified in the listed categories.