The next generation $5 banknote is coming

The Reserve Bank is preparing to release the next generation of Australian banknotes. This involves gradually transitioning all denominations...

The Reserve Bank is preparing to release the next generation of Australian banknotes. This involves gradually transitioning all denominations of banknotes to new designs, with upgraded security features, an innovative tactile function to assist the vision-impaired community and reduce counterfeiting. The first of these next generation banknotes is the new...

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BDO 2016 Cyber Security Survey

In today’s digitally reliant marketplace, the need to manage a business’ reputation through effective cyber security measures cannot be...

In today’s digitally reliant marketplace, the need to manage a business’ reputation through effective cyber security measures cannot be underestimated. Knowing what’s required can be the biggest challenge and benchmarking is a vital piece of the decision making puzzle. To contribute to valuable benchmarking, BDO and AusCERT have joined forces to...

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Call for submission: Australian Consumer Law Review

Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are currently undertaking a review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which...

Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are currently undertaking a review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which is the national law governing fair trading and consumer protection across all jurisdictions of Australia. The National Retail Association (NRA) will be making a submission to CAANZ, on behalf of members...

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Improvised Explosive Device Protection Guidelines Australia

The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) has launched a set of guidelines for Government and business to help protect...

The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) has launched a set of guidelines for Government and business to help protect Australians from the threat that improvised explosive (IED) devices pose in places of mass gathering. The guidelines were developed to reduce the vulnerability to the threat of terrorism. They are targeted...

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Product safety and compliance challenges

The National Retail Technical Standards Committee will be meeting in Sydney later this month to discuss the current challenges...

The National Retail Technical Standards Committee will be meeting in Sydney later this month to discuss the current challenges of product safety and compliance. The committee is an important forum for the development of the retail industry policy. It communicates regularly with government decision-makers and agencies, including Standards Australia, the...

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Beware of scammers delivering malware for Christmas

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have issued a warning for consumers and business owners to be on...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have issued a warning for consumers and business owners to be on the lookout for fake delivery parcel scams arriving in your inbox this Christmas season. Over 100 reports of this scam have already been received for December, with only half the...

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Harmonised trading hours one step closer as SEQ hearing begins

The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to...

The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, during the first day of an anticipated three-week hearing in front of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). If successful, the NRA’s bid,...

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Pre-Christmas Toy Safety Checks

NSW Fair Trading recently commenced its annual pre-Christmas toy safety checks targeting suburbs and towns across the State. Discount stores...

NSW Fair Trading recently commenced its annual pre-Christmas toy safety checks targeting suburbs and towns across the State. Discount stores and 'pop-up kiosk' traders will be a focus with inspections continuing for several weeks. Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said kiosk traders tend to be direct importers, securing their products via...

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