Effective from today: Family and Domestic Violence Leave will apply to small businesses

The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to...

The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to small business. Effective from 1 August 2023, small businesses must ensure that they are complying with their obligation to provide up to 10 days paid FDV Leave to their employees...

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Message from our CEO – 1 August 2023

Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their...

Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their 24th State of the Nation event, providing a wonderful platform to engage with retailers, gather valuable feedback, and gain insights into the sector's pressing issues. Amidst a busy week for our...

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Australian Fashion Council: Seamless progress update

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the...

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the entire process from production to usage and recycling, with the aim of achieving clothing circularity by 2030. On 20 July 2023, the inaugural meeting of the Seamless Transition Advisory Group (TAG)...

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SCCA Research: Retail Trade Analysis – June 2023 (First Release)

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June...

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent, down from (a revised) increase of 0.8 percent in May 2023....

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