Tribunal allows discrimination claim to be heard three years after the act

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has allowed an ex-employee to proceed with a claim of discrimination,...

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has allowed an ex-employee to proceed with a claim of discrimination, after documents were obtained with enough evidence for the complainant to make a case. According to the employee, who worked for the Salvation Army as a store supervisor, she was unfairly suspended...

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Congratulations to Clennett’s Mitre 10 Retail store

NRA would like to congratulate Clennett’s Mitre 10 Retail store, MEGT and Whitelion for winning the Industry Collaboration Award...

NRA would like to congratulate Clennett’s Mitre 10 Retail store, MEGT and Whitelion for winning the Industry Collaboration Award at the annual Australian Training Awards for their Certificate II in Retail traineeship program, created to provide long-term employment and training opportunities to vulnerable youth in the Tasmanian communities of...

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Destination Brisbane: Let the countdown begin!

The excitement that surrounds Queen’s Wharf Brisbane continues with the Destination Brisbane Consortium officially announced as the contractor responsible...

The excitement that surrounds Queen’s Wharf Brisbane continues with the Destination Brisbane Consortium officially announced as the contractor responsible for delivering the $3 billion development. The Star Entertainment Group (formerly Echo Entertainment Group) leads the consortium, which this month achieved contractual close on the project. Central to the project is...

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The NRA succeeds in its bid for one off trading on 28 December in regional Queensland

Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, an extra public holiday was gazetted by the Queensland Government...

Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, an extra public holiday was gazetted by the Queensland Government on Monday 28 December. For major retailers in regional areas of Queensland, this meant that they could not open their doors for four consecutive days over the Christmas Period –...

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Harper Review: pharmacies, trading hours and small business protection

This week the federal government announced its response to the Harper Competition Policy Review foreshadowing some of the most...

This week the federal government announced its response to the Harper Competition Policy Review foreshadowing some of the most significant business reforms in two decades. The final report made 56 recommendations for reforms across three key themes: competition policy, laws and institutions with 44 of those recommendations being supported whole...

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Message from the CEO: 27th November 2015

Aussies are spending more than ever before but visiting stores less, according to a snapshot of the country’s retail...

Aussies are spending more than ever before but visiting stores less, according to a snapshot of the country’s retail sector released this week.  The annual Roy Morgan State of the Nation report this year featured a special focus on retail.  It found spending on commodities topped $100 billion for...

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beyondblue says Government’s courageous mental health reforms will make it easier for Australians to get help

Chairman of beyondblue Jeff Kennett said today’s announcement by the Turnbull Government is a defining moment for mental health...

Chairman of beyondblue Jeff Kennett said today’s announcement by the Turnbull Government is a defining moment for mental health care in Australia and he commends Health Minister Sussan Ley for having the courage to instigate structural reform by dismantling a badly-integrated system in favour of building a regional one...

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IR Update: Commission insights into stop bullying orders

In this case update, the NRA Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015...

In this case update, the NRA Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015 of Sharon Bowker, Annette Coombe and Stephen Zwarts v DP World Melbourne Limited T/A DP World; Maritime Unions of Australia, The, Victorian Branch and Others FWC 7312. This decision...

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Applications now open for the 2016 Westfield World Retail Study Tour

Inspiration drives motivation and motivation drives change. There is no better way to be inspired than the Westfield World...

Inspiration drives motivation and motivation drives change. There is no better way to be inspired than the Westfield World Retail Study Tour. This intensive world tour will excite all senses as you experience some of the best retailers from around the world. Seeing the latest trends in retailing will leave...

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Requesting employees to work on a public holiday

Given the public holidays that are fast approaching, members are reminded of the following matters arising out of section...

Given the public holidays that are fast approaching, members are reminded of the following matters arising out of section 114 of the Fair Work Act 2009  when requesting employees to work on a public holiday: 1. An employee is entitled to be absent from work on a day or a...

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Feedback Wanted: Draft 2 Retail Services Training Package

Service Skills Australia (SSA) has undertaken a major review of the Retail Services Training Package. To inform this review...

Service Skills Australia (SSA) has undertaken a major review of the Retail Services Training Package. To inform this review process, SSA has collaborated with key industry associations, employers, and representative bodies and groups to undertake a detailed job analysis and define industry job roles and skills needs. After consultation and...

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Message from the CEO: 20th November 2015

With only five weeks to go until Christmas, we’re well into the swing of the festive season. Last week, we...

With only five weeks to go until Christmas, we’re well into the swing of the festive season. Last week, we welcomed the New South Wales Government’s landmark decision to allow retailers across New South Wales to open their doors on one of the biggest trading days of the year –...

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Small businesses protected from unfair contract terms

Following a 12 month transition period, from 12 November 2016, a new law will protect small businesses from unfair...

Following a 12 month transition period, from 12 November 2016, a new law will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts. The law will apply where the contract: is for the supply of goods or services or the sale or grant of an interest in land; at...

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Commission Insights into Stop Bullying Orders

Article by F.Dunstone – Workplace Advisor In this case update, the National Retail Association (NRA) Legal team reviews the recent Fair...

Article by F.Dunstone – Workplace Advisor In this case update, the National Retail Association (NRA) Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015 of Sharon Bowker, Annette Coombe and Stephen Zwarts v DP World Melbourne Limited T/A DP World; Maritime Unions of Australia, The, Victorian Branch...

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Join 30,000 businesses at the New York NRF Big Show!

The National Retail Association (NRA), in collaboration with event partners BDO and the National Online Retailers Association (NORA), proudly...

The National Retail Association (NRA), in collaboration with event partners BDO and the National Online Retailers Association (NORA), proudly present the, 2016 Australian Retail Study Tour in New York; the first of its kind! Join our Aussie conga line and be a part of the ultimate retail safari to the...

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Have your say: Workplace chemical exposure standards

Safe Work Australia is currently holding a consultation process to examine the role of chemical exposure standards and how...

Safe Work Australia is currently holding a consultation process to examine the role of chemical exposure standards and how they can be reviewed and maintained. Exposure standards refer to the airborne concentration of individual chemicals in the worker's breathing zone which should not cause adverse health effects or undue discomfort...

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