From April 26, egg producers, supermarkets and egg re-sellers must be sure that the labelling on all 'free range'...
From April 26, egg producers, supermarkets and egg re-sellers must be sure that the labelling on all 'free range' eggs lives up to the new standards, applied under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The new laws have been put in place to ensure egg labelling is transparent and shoppers are getting...
All members of the NRA SafeCity Network are invited to come along to the next Retail Crime Update meetings. In this one-hour meeting,...
All members of the NRA SafeCity Network are invited to come along to the next Retail Crime Update meetings. In this one-hour meeting, the NRA will provide an update on current crime trends occurring in the Brisbane area and invite all retailers to share their experiences of the crime affecting their business. This is...
The ACTU’s war against employers continues this week, with an outlandish claim that its push for a whopping 7.2...
The ACTU’s war against employers continues this week, with an outlandish claim that its push for a whopping 7.2 per cent increase to the minimum wage would create 87,000 new jobs over two years. As you know, upping your staff’s wages by $50 per week each is not going to...
By now you are aware the National Retail Awards portal is open for nominations, but you might still be contemplating whether...
By now you are aware the National Retail Awards portal is open for nominations, but you might still be contemplating whether to enter. Look no further - here are 5 reasons why you should enter the National Retail Awards! 1. Gain national recognition The National Retail Awards are Australia's highest retail achievement. Experience...
By Alex Millman and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal When an employee has done the wrong thing, it is natural to...
By Alex Millman and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal When an employee has done the wrong thing, it is natural to feel aggrieved. However put-out you may be, you must always remember to step back from the situation and be objective when responding to misconduct in your business and if appropriate,...
Many organisations are investing in education to ensure their managers and leaders have the skills to lead their teams...
Many organisations are investing in education to ensure their managers and leaders have the skills to lead their teams and future workforce effectively. Join us for the first workshop - Effective Communication - on May 9th at NRA Head Office, suitable for store managers or any retailer leading and working with teams. ...
Every Thursday, our CEO Dominique Lamb and a panel of retail experts discuss retail’s hottest topics on ABC Radio....
Every Thursday, our CEO Dominique Lamb and a panel of retail experts discuss retail’s hottest topics on ABC Radio. Below are some insights from last Thursday’s discussion. Black Milk prepared for the effects of Beyonce’s Coachella performance Black Milk is a Brisbane-based label that had humble beginnings in 2009 as James...
NOTICE TO MEMBERS On 20 April 2018 the National Retail Association lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission for...
NOTICE TO MEMBERS On 20 April 2018 the National Retail Association lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission for certification of alterations to its rules (other than eligibility rules). The changes concern the timing of the 2018 elections for Board Members of the Association. The Application can be accessed...
The retail sector faces certain trading restrictions for trading on Anzac Day 25 April 2018. Trading hours restrictions, in part...
The retail sector faces certain trading restrictions for trading on Anzac Day 25 April 2018. Trading hours restrictions, in part or whole, apply to particular types of shops and the location of the shops in specified areas of the certain states. In some states exempt stores will be able to...
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has upped the ante on its anti-business crusade, unveiling an alarming six-point...
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has upped the ante on its anti-business crusade, unveiling an alarming six-point plan it believes will lift wages. It’s a plan that’s more likely, however, to send businesses broke and cost Australians their jobs. Industry groups, including the NRA, have warned the unions’ bid...
The countdown is underway for Queensland retailers before they are forced to permanently bin the plastic bag ahead of...
The countdown is underway for Queensland retailers before they are forced to permanently bin the plastic bag ahead of bans that will take effect on July 1 2018. The National Retail Association (NRA) will be touring local shopping precincts to provide advice for retailers preparing for the impending ban on...
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recently consulted with the NRA regarding the first phase of the Workplace Basics...
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recently consulted with the NRA regarding the first phase of the Workplace Basics Campaign, a national campaign focusing on small business employers and their compliance with fundamental workplace obligations. As part of this first phase, Fair Work Inspectors will be contacting around a thousand...
Due to popular demand, two extra dates have been added to the schedule for this learning event: Melbourne: 14...
Due to popular demand, two extra dates have been added to the schedule for this learning event: Melbourne: 14 June 2018 Sydney: 21 June 2018 This full day workshop will help you to understand the main concepts and processes that underpin “How to write an Australian Standard”. Topics covered: the difference...
With Budget 2018 looming large, both corporate and personal tax cuts are firmly on the agenda. While the debate has...
With Budget 2018 looming large, both corporate and personal tax cuts are firmly on the agenda. While the debate has been raging for some time on cutting the company tax rate for all firms from 30 cents in the dollar to 25 per cent by 2026 – there’s (unsurprisingly) far...
By Sooraj Sidhu and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal In a rare prosecution of a worker under the Work Health and...
By Sooraj Sidhu and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal In a rare prosecution of a worker under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (the Act), the Queensland Magistrates Court has held a school science teacher liable for breaching his duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety...
There are a range of financial incentives available for employers to consider when hiring new staff, and it’s a...
There are a range of financial incentives available for employers to consider when hiring new staff, and it’s a bit of a maze, as they often differ from State to State. To help out, NRA Training has developed our National Employment Incentives brochure, that details the incentives that are available to retailers...