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The National Retail Association has today released a 10-Point Retail Recovery Plan, designed to save thousands of businesses and jobs. NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb urged Federal and State Governments to adopt the entire plan, saying it would get businesses up and operating again as soon as it was...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today called for the annual wage review to be deferred, saying now was not the time to be thinking about increasing the cost of employing people. At a time where businesses are laying off thousands of workers nationwide, NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb...

The Federal Parliament has rushed through $84 billion in financial support for workers, students and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, before wrapping up for a five-month-long break. The legislation supports both the first coronavirus economic stimulus package, worth $17.6 billion, and the $66 billion in direct financial support announced in...

It is important that everyone remains calm and appreciates the essential service retail workers are providing the community during this difficult period. The reports of abuse and violence directed at retail workers is unacceptable – no one ever deserves to be abused at work and in times like this...

The National Retail Association has today thrown its support behind the Queensland LNP’s proposal to provide instant payroll tax relief for thousands of struggling retailers. Earlier today the State Opposition announced a policy to immediately lift the payroll tax threshold from $1.3 million to $6.5 million for at least six...

The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced today by the Federal Government to buffer the economy as the Coronavirus outbreak escalates. Overnight the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared Coronavirus a pandemic, leading to concerns that both the Australian and worldwide economy will take a hit. NRA CEO...