In the recent case of Rooney v Pickles Auctions FWC 858 (9 February 2016), an employer has been...
In the recent case of Rooney v Pickles Auctions FWC 858 (9 February 2016), an employer has been commended for his efforts in following due termination process. The National Retail Association consistently reminds its members of the equal weight given to a valid reason for termination as well...
What are the big trends for retailers to watch in 2016? How is digital innovation transforming the retail industry? How do...
What are the big trends for retailers to watch in 2016? How is digital innovation transforming the retail industry? How do you create a brand for the future? Devising a strategic marketing plan, when the rules, and the tools, for creating them are in a constant state of evolution, is more challenging,...
The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016 commenced on 25 February 2016. The Act insert a new...
The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016 commenced on 25 February 2016. The Act insert a new section into the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) which bans excessive payment surcharges. The introduction of this ban now prohibits excessive surcharges relating to payments covered by a Reserve Bank...
NSW and Queensland governments are both looking at banning plastic shopping bags. This issue has long been debated by governments...
NSW and Queensland governments are both looking at banning plastic shopping bags. This issue has long been debated by governments over the years. Some of Australia’s less populous states and territories have already implemented bans of certain types of plastic bags. Bans are a blunt policy response to most problems but,...
A new law recently passed by the Federal Government will protect small businesses from unfair contact terms in standard...
A new law recently passed by the Federal Government will protect small businesses from unfair contact terms in standard form contracts. The new law will will come into force on 12 November 2016 following a 12 month transition period. A small business is defined as employing less than 20 people,...
As a result of 12 months of consultation and work, each of the State Hardware Industry Associations has now...
As a result of 12 months of consultation and work, each of the State Hardware Industry Associations has now united together into one national body. Hardware Australia is a single national voice for independent hardware operators and suppliers and comprises of a national committee made up of two representatives from...
Merchants are increasingly serving connected consumers who want to shop anytime, anywhere and with any device. With Visa Developer,...
Merchants are increasingly serving connected consumers who want to shop anytime, anywhere and with any device. With Visa Developer, merchants can create innovative retail experiences and offer a more secure and seamless shopping experience. The recent launch of Visa Developer offers access to some of the most popular Visa products...
Employers are reminded to take caution when sending their employees for a medical assessment, as a recent case has...
Employers are reminded to take caution when sending their employees for a medical assessment, as a recent case has brought to light the consequences of dismissing an employee on these grounds. In the case of Norman v Lion Dairy and Drinks Limited, an employee who suffered from a serious skydiving...
According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your...
According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your business. With the combination of accessible technologies, more options for funding and easier access to resources, the world is now a small businesses oyster. Nikki Baird, industry analyst at RSR Research...
Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra,...
Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra, particularly issues surrounding taxation and the Budget. This week, I’d like to focus discussions back towards the association, in order to highlight a number of opportunities we’ve launched for members...
2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy...
2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSNi, recently spoke at the NRF Big Show detailing how HSNi have embraced new technologies and strategies to reach the next level of growth. Speaking to the nature...
We often receive calls from members who claim to have footage of employees engaged in misconduct. This case is...
We often receive calls from members who claim to have footage of employees engaged in misconduct. This case is a timely reminder that in order to rely on video footage it must be conclusive. It is simply not enough to have something on camera that is unclear. In Mulhall v...
The NRA is pleased to announce the addition of migration advice and services to our portfolio of offerings to ...
The NRA is pleased to announce the addition of migration advice and services to our portfolio of offerings to members. We welcome Ian Parker who is a degree qualified Registered Migration Agent with a passion for helping businesses and individuals throughout the migration process. Ian has a unique local background across...
The Victorian Government, together with Australia Post, will be hosting a seminar on e-commerce opportunities in China, featuring keynote...
The Victorian Government, together with Australia Post, will be hosting a seminar on e-commerce opportunities in China, featuring keynote speaker the Hon John Brumby, President of the Australia China Business Council. The seminar will include presentations from major Chinese e-commerce providers, as well as networking opportunities. Who should attend: Fashion companies ...
It’s been a week of distractions in business and politics, from the instability of global stock markets to the...
It’s been a week of distractions in business and politics, from the instability of global stock markets to the decision of the Federal Government to abandon the idea of increasing the GST, to a looming Ministerial reshuffle. These are factors that can dent consumer confidence, which has otherwise been improving,...
There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and...
There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and reducing stigma; supporting employees with mental health conditions; and promoting a positive working environment. As a leader, there are many things you can do to create an environment where staff feel...