Message from the CEO: 31 October 2017

The SMH this week reported that consultancy firm McKinsey has forecast the volume of freight passing through Australian cities...

The SMH this week reported that consultancy firm McKinsey has forecast the volume of freight passing through Australian cities is projected to increase 40 per cent by 2050, driven in part by ecommerce. With the added weight of Urban Futurist Stephen Yarwood’s predictions online retail could fast-tract autonomous transport, it’s...

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Asbestos Safety Survey

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is undertaking national research on building a tailored business case template and tool to...

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is undertaking national research on building a tailored business case template and tool to assist businesses in the safe management and removal of asbestos. Feedback on this issue is extremely important and all information provided is strictly confidential. Your response we will help prepare a template...

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The future of HR and Payroll software

In today’s world where technology is rapidly evolving, the value that an effective HR & Payroll strategy can deliver...

In today’s world where technology is rapidly evolving, the value that an effective HR & Payroll strategy can deliver to an organisation is more important than ever. By leveraging tools, systems and data to draw insights and provide strategic direction to management, HR technology is a necessity in helping organisations...

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Seeking views on plastic bag ban

Victorian Members: If you are one of our Victorian members, please note that the Victorian State Government is seeking views...

Victorian Members: If you are one of our Victorian members, please note that the Victorian State Government is seeking views from the industry and wider community on potentially banning single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags. A number of states have already introduced similar bans (most recently Queensland) and the NRA strongly urges...

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“Loaded rates” of pay scrutinised

Fair Work Commission to scrutinise “loaded rates” of pay within Enterprise Agreements By Sid Sidhu, NRA Legal Following the recent win...

Fair Work Commission to scrutinise “loaded rates” of pay within Enterprise Agreements By Sid Sidhu, NRA Legal Following the recent win for retailers and the Federal Court’s decision to uphold the penalty rate cuts across five Modern Awards, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has invited peak union...

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Free support for Noosa businesses preparing for plastic bag ban

The NRA will be in Noosa on Monday 30 October touring local shopping centres and providing a free workshop...

The NRA will be in Noosa on Monday 30 October touring local shopping centres and providing a free workshop for retailers preparing for the impending plastic bag ban. The NRA has joined forces with Local member for Noosa, Glen Elmes MP, to provide a free Plastic Bag Ban Workshop on...

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Message from the CEO: 24 October 2017

This week we saw the NSW Government pass its laws extending the minimum lifespan of gift cards from one...

This week we saw the NSW Government pass its laws extending the minimum lifespan of gift cards from one year to three years.  I know from speaking to many members that this will cause headaches in a range of areas – from accounting for unused cards on your balance...

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Final release of the 2016 CENSUS comes out this week

Find out how the ABS 2016 Population CENSUS data can help your business To celebrate this the NRA and MarketMap is providing members with a FREE standard...

Find out how the ABS 2016 Population CENSUS data can help your business To celebrate this the NRA and MarketMap is providing members with a FREE standard MarketMap report for any location, (for a limited time only). The report will help use the new CENSUS data, and other important data, to identify new opportunities in the local market area. If...

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WorldSkills Australia in need of volunteers

WorldSkills Australia is seeking volunteers for the 2018 WorldSkills Australia National Championship to be held in Sydney at the...

WorldSkills Australia is seeking volunteers for the 2018 WorldSkills Australia National Championship to be held in Sydney at the International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour from 29 May to 7 June 2018. Volunteers are a vital part of the WorldSkills Australia story. When you give your time and skills, you’ll make...

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Mentally healthy workplaces in the retail sector

You are invited to attend a free interactive industry session focused on the positive promotion of mentally healthy workplaces...

You are invited to attend a free interactive industry session focused on the positive promotion of mentally healthy workplaces in the retail sector. At this session, you will gain key insights into the retail industry in relation to mentally healthy workplaces and help you to identify the practical first steps...

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Feedback to Stakeholders Forums

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the...

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act and what it means for your business. On 13 September, the NSW Parliament amended the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act, 2001. The changes will mean better liaison between RTOs...

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Leadership Training – SALVOS LEAD Program

NRA has been working with Salvos Stores in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, SA, WA and NT to develop and deliver...

NRA has been working with Salvos Stores in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, SA, WA and NT to develop and deliver a Learning, Education and Development (LEAD) program for over 300 Area Managers and Store Managers. The program involves for each participant: One face to face delivery day every month One webinar...

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Franchise Privacy

FRANCHISORS – CAN YOU ACCESS YOUR FRANCHISEE’S EMPLOYMENT RECORDS TO CONDUCT FAIR WORK COMPLIANCE AUDITS? With the recent amendments to...

FRANCHISORS – CAN YOU ACCESS YOUR FRANCHISEE’S EMPLOYMENT RECORDS TO CONDUCT FAIR WORK COMPLIANCE AUDITS? With the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to protect vulnerable workers, many franchisors are considering what they can do to protect themselves from liability for contraventions to the Fair Work Act...

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Health and Safety Opportunities in NSW

Focus on mental health With mental health being a growing issue in society at large and our workplaces in particular,...

Focus on mental health With mental health being a growing issue in society at large and our workplaces in particular, it is unfortunate that it is often overlooked by employers when thinking about workplace health and safety. To a degree this is something of a natural response; we like to be...

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Message from the CEO: 17 October 2017

The reporting over the past week on the penalty rates case has been fascinating to say the least. In...

The reporting over the past week on the penalty rates case has been fascinating to say the least. In many ways, it has illustrated how deeply Australian’s misconceptions have been about the issue, but more importantly, how easy it has been for those with a vested interest to heighten...

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Queensland Tourism Workforce Plan 2017-20

Have your say on the future of your region’s tourism workforce Jobs Queensland worked extensively with industry stakeholders to...

Have your say on the future of your region’s tourism workforce Jobs Queensland worked extensively with industry stakeholders to develop the Queensland Tourism Workforce Plan 2017–20. Launched on 20 July 2017 by the Minister for Training and Skills, the Honourable Yvette D’Ath, the Plan outlines strategies to meet the...

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