Message from the CEO: 30 January 2017

The long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates in the retail and hospitality sectors is right around the corner, however...

The long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates in the retail and hospitality sectors is right around the corner, however the Federal Opposition has reignited debate this week after saying the ALP would move to change the law on the penalty rates, if the decision is to reduce Sunday overtime...

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Message from the CEO: 30 January 2017

The long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates in the retail and hospitality sectors is right around the corner, however...

The long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates in the retail and hospitality sectors is right around the corner, however the Federal Opposition has reignited debate this week after saying the ALP would move to change the law on the penalty rates, if the decision is to reduce Sunday overtime...

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H&M enterprise agreement fails BOOT

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal After a lengthy application process, Swedish fashion retailer, H&M has had their proposed...

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal After a lengthy application process, Swedish fashion retailer, H&M has had their proposed national enterprise agreement rejected by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after failing to pass the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT). The agreement, which proposed to trade lower weekend and public holiday...

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H&M enterprise agreement fails BOOT

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal After a lengthy application process, Swedish fashion retailer, H&M has had their proposed...

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal After a lengthy application process, Swedish fashion retailer, H&M has had their proposed national enterprise agreement rejected by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after failing to pass the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT). The agreement, which proposed to trade lower weekend and public holiday...

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NSW leads the way in retail spend: CommSec

How are retail businesses performing across each of Australia’s states and territories? Each quarter CommSec analyses key indicators across the...

How are retail businesses performing across each of Australia’s states and territories? Each quarter CommSec analyses key indicators across the Australian economy and compares current performance with decade averages, and each of the states. According to the CommSec State of the States January report, NSW has maintained the top spot on the retail...

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NSW leads the way in retail spend: CommSec

How are retail businesses performing across each of Australia’s states and territories? Each quarter CommSec analyses key indicators across the...

How are retail businesses performing across each of Australia’s states and territories? Each quarter CommSec analyses key indicators across the Australian economy and compares current performance with decade averages, and each of the states. According to the CommSec State of the States January report, NSW has maintained the top spot on the retail...

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Message from the CEO: 23 January 2017

Swapping my air-conditioned office for the Malaysian jungle; electronic devices for rifles; heels for army boots; and my daily...

Swapping my air-conditioned office for the Malaysian jungle; electronic devices for rifles; heels for army boots; and my daily lattes for wild plants and ration packs wasn’t how I’d pictured returning to work after Christmas, but the Defence Force’s Ex Boss Lift 2017 has shaped up to be one...

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Message from the CEO: 23 January 2017

Swapping my air-conditioned office for the Malaysian jungle; electronic devices for rifles; heels for army boots; and my daily...

Swapping my air-conditioned office for the Malaysian jungle; electronic devices for rifles; heels for army boots; and my daily lattes for wild plants and ration packs wasn’t how I’d pictured returning to work after Christmas, but the Defence Force’s Ex Boss Lift 2017 has shaped up to be one...

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Bully boss charged under Brodie’s Law

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal An electrician has been brought before a Melbourne Magistrate to face charges under...

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal An electrician has been brought before a Melbourne Magistrate to face charges under Victoria’s strict workplace bullying laws. In Victoria, persons who engage in bullying behaviour can be prosecuted under the Crimes Act 1958 (Crimes Act). The Crimes Act was amended in 2011 to...

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Bully boss charged under Brodie’s Law

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal An electrician has been brought before a Melbourne Magistrate to face charges under...

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal An electrician has been brought before a Melbourne Magistrate to face charges under Victoria’s strict workplace bullying laws. In Victoria, persons who engage in bullying behaviour can be prosecuted under the Crimes Act 1958 (Crimes Act). The Crimes Act was amended in 2011 to...

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Pumpkin Patch to close February

by Inside Retail All Pumpkin Patch stores will close by mid-February after receivers were unable to entice a buyer for the...

by Inside Retail All Pumpkin Patch stores will close by mid-February after receivers were unable to entice a buyer for the failed children’s wear chain, which traded through the traditionally busy holiday period. Sixty-eight Pumpkin Patch and Charlie & Me stores employing 560 people will close by January 31, and the remaining...

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Pumpkin Patch to close February

by Inside Retail All Pumpkin Patch stores will close by mid-February after receivers were unable to entice a buyer for the...

by Inside Retail All Pumpkin Patch stores will close by mid-February after receivers were unable to entice a buyer for the failed children’s wear chain, which traded through the traditionally busy holiday period. Sixty-eight Pumpkin Patch and Charlie & Me stores employing 560 people will close by January 31, and the remaining...

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November shows strong online sales

The recently released NAB Online Retail Sales Index for November 2016 has shown that Australian consumers splashed around $21.4...

The recently released NAB Online Retail Sales Index for November 2016 has shown that Australian consumers splashed around $21.4 billion over the 12 months from November 2015 to November 2016. As usual, there was a significant boost in original sales for November 2016, due mainly to seasonal factors such as...

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November shows strong online sales

The recently released NAB Online Retail Sales Index for November 2016 has shown that Australian consumers splashed around $21.4...

The recently released NAB Online Retail Sales Index for November 2016 has shown that Australian consumers splashed around $21.4 billion over the 12 months from November 2015 to November 2016. As usual, there was a significant boost in original sales for November 2016, due mainly to seasonal factors such as...

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Designing tomorrow’s training

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the...

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the availability of local talent to fill buying, planning and online retail roles. This shortage of skills is compounded by the lack of formal training options that support employers in growing...

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Designing tomorrow’s training

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the...

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the availability of local talent to fill buying, planning and online retail roles. This shortage of skills is compounded by the lack of formal training options that support employers in growing...

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