In addition to the hospitality sector, from Monday, 12 July, check in via the Services NSW app will be...
In addition to the hospitality sector, from Monday, 12 July, check in via the Services NSW app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors. Check in will be mandatory at the below venues: Retail businesses and supermarkets Individual shops within shopping centres Shopping centres will also be asked...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed a support package for business unveiled today by the NSW Premier and...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed a support package for business unveiled today by the NSW Premier and Treasurer. The NRA has previously stated that the lockdown will cause a $2 billion hit to retailers in NSW, and the measures introduced today will provide some measure of relief to...
South-east Queensland and Townsville being plunged into lockdown will rip three hundred million dollars from the coffers of affected...
South-east Queensland and Townsville being plunged into lockdown will rip three hundred million dollars from the coffers of affected retailers, according to peak industry body the National Retail Association. Earlier today the State Government announced that South East Queensland, Townsville, Palm Island, and Magnetic Island would be plunged into lockdown...
Last last night, Premier Mark McGowan announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12.01am, Tuesday...
Last last night, Premier Mark McGowan announced that Perth and Peel will enter a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12.01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021. All residents in those areas need to stay at home unless it is for essential work, providing healthcare for a vulnerable person, essential...
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced a raft of new restrictions for eleven Queensland Local Government Areas, which will...
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced a raft of new restrictions for eleven Queensland Local Government Areas, which will come into effect from 1am on Tuesday, 29 June 2021 and be in force for 14 days. The Local Government Areas of Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Scenic...
An extension to the lockdown announced yesterday will be a hammer blow to the retail and hospitality industry, according...
An extension to the lockdown announced yesterday will be a hammer blow to the retail and hospitality industry, according to peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA). Earlier today the New South Wales Government announced Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Blue Mountains and the Central Coast will be entering a 14...
Four Sydney Local Government Areas being plunged into lockdown for seven days will inflict carnage on CBD retailers, according...
Four Sydney Local Government Areas being plunged into lockdown for seven days will inflict carnage on CBD retailers, according to peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA). Earlier today the New South Wales Government announced that four LGAs - Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and City of Sydney Councils - would...
New to the Minister’s Priority List in 2021-22 is clothing textiles, as well as problematic and unnecessary single use...
New to the Minister’s Priority List in 2021-22 is clothing textiles, as well as problematic and unnecessary single use plastics. Reasons for inclusion In 2018–19 Australia generated 780,000 tonnes of textile waste, with clothing comprising roughly 39 per cent by weight. Only 7 per cent was recycled, with the remaining going...
Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives,...
Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives, and even bolt cutters. Retailers have reported to the National Retail Association during recent engagements the following findings: One retailer reported approaching an individual in the change room after smelling burnt...
NSW - "NOT A LOCKDOWN, BUT ABANDON NON-ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES" NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced tighter restrictions will be in place...
NSW - "NOT A LOCKDOWN, BUT ABANDON NON-ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES" NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced tighter restrictions will be in place in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra from 4:00pm AEST today. The 1 person per 4sqm rule comes back into force for all indoor and outdoor setting; ...
Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local...
Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local government areas, including: Randwick Waverley Woollahra Sydney Canada Bay Inner West Bayside Who is required to wear a mask? The indoor areas where a face mask must be worn are retail or...
Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base...
Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base wage payable under Modern Awards will increase by 2.5%. what to pay staff New wage summaries incorporating the 2.5% increase are now available on the NRA’s Member Portal for the following...
The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling...
The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report 2021. The report found that 76% of Australians think that recycling is the most positive thing they can do for the environment and that the first...
In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory...
In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors. We note that our list is more prescriptive than what is currently on the Check In Qld app page - this list is what is...
Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme...
Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme weather event in Victoria. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Businesses with an annual payroll of less than $10 million can apply for payments...
As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees....
As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees. You might be responsible for making tough decisions such as the business no longer affording to retain your full team, but you being well aware that all employees are solely...