Thank you to the National Retail Association members who attended the recent BDO webinar. The retail sector is an engine...
Thank you to the National Retail Association members who attended the recent BDO webinar. The retail sector is an engine room of tax generation when it comes to existing taxes such GST, land tax and payroll tax. Small businesses have fought long and hard for the government to remove the...
In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission, a human resources manager has been held responsible for failing...
In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission, a human resources manager has been held responsible for failing to adequately prepare their colleague in the investigation of an employee. The employee, who had provided over 30 years of service to K&S Freighters Pty Ltd, was called to a meeting...
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) announced this week that James Pearson would be appointed to the...
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) announced this week that James Pearson would be appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing former CEO Kate Carnell. Mr Pearson will take up his role at the end of the month and brings with him a wealth of knowledge...
The recent release of the February 2016 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed flat growth...
The recent release of the February 2016 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed flat growth in retail sales, although strong performance is still being recorded in some key divisions of household goods and clothing. As indicated in the graph below, the sector grew by 3.7 per...
This week’s Australian Bureau of Statistics results for February showed a continuation of the longer term growth in our...
This week’s Australian Bureau of Statistics results for February showed a continuation of the longer term growth in our sector we have been witnessing for some time now. The headline figures were no doubt disappointing – showing effectively no change from January’s results. However, the annualised growth rates showed a...
Nominations are now open for National Retail Association’s Rewards for Excellence, which are recognised nationally as the highest accolade...
Nominations are now open for National Retail Association’s Rewards for Excellence, which are recognised nationally as the highest accolade in retail, and acknowledge excellence in ambition, leadership and innovation. This year will see the Young Retailer of the Year award included in the line-up, bringing together the most anticipated retail...
In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for retailers to trade through multiple channels. It's almost a mandatory...
In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for retailers to trade through multiple channels. It's almost a mandatory accessory to have online store. Try it!In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for retailers to trade through multiple channels. It’s almost become a mandatory accessory to have an online...
As part of the Advance Queensland agenda, the Ignite Ideas Fund allows Queensland businesses and startups to apply for...
As part of the Advance Queensland agenda, the Ignite Ideas Fund allows Queensland businesses and startups to apply for funding up to $250,000 to help turn their ideas into market-ready products, create jobs and grow the Queensland economy. The Ignite Ideas Fund will help small to medium size business demonstrate...
The Working Holiday visa program in Australia is a great way for young people aged between 18 and 30...
The Working Holiday visa program in Australia is a great way for young people aged between 18 and 30 to visit Australia and earn some money while they're here. It's quick, easy and cheap to apply for if you're from one of the countries party to an agreement with...
In a recent case regarding a human resource manager, manager and a long-serving employee, the Fair Work Commission has...
In a recent case regarding a human resource manager, manager and a long-serving employee, the Fair Work Commission has found that a better briefing to a manager should have occurred before he dismissed an employee during a meeting. The employee had been working for K&S Freighters Pty Ltd for...
Consumer Affairs Australian and New Zealand is conducting a review of the Australian Consumer Law. An Issues Paper relating...
Consumer Affairs Australian and New Zealand is conducting a review of the Australian Consumer Law. An Issues Paper relating to this review has been released, which can be viewed here. Feedback is being sought on the following topics: 1. Consumer policy in Australia; 2. The legal framework; 3. Administration and enforcement; and 4. Emerging...
State and territory governments recently reached agreement to reform Australia's current country of origin food labelling system. Whilst not imposing...
State and territory governments recently reached agreement to reform Australia's current country of origin food labelling system. Whilst not imposing an overly onerous burden on businesses, the new food labelling system will provide Australian consumers with more clarity on whether the product/s they are purchasing are made, produced or grown...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has been actively involved in the Fair Work Commission’s four yearly review of Modern Awards....
The National Retail Association (NRA) has been actively involved in the Fair Work Commission’s four yearly review of Modern Awards. Of key importance to our members is our push to reduce Sunday penalty rates and our opposition to claims by the unions, primarily relating to casual conversion and to increase...
You may have seen some media reporting this week about the upcoming Annual Wage Review of minimum wages, and...
You may have seen some media reporting this week about the upcoming Annual Wage Review of minimum wages, and the National Retail Association’s position leading the discussion on behalf of retailers. I’d like to share with you some of the thinking that informs our submission on this issue each year. As...