The National Retail Awards are back for the 51st Celebration!

Bigger, Better, and ready to rock the retail industry. The National Retail Association is excited to announce the return of...

Bigger, Better, and ready to rock the retail industry. The National Retail Association is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated National Retail Awards for the  51st year, coming to Brisbane on October 26, 2023. These National Retail Awards are the ultimate celebration of retail excellence. Recognizing and rewarding...

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New Privacy Obligations are Coming – What You Need to Know

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the...

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the Privacy Act Review consultation on behalf of industry and recognises that the changes, if implemented, will significantly impact Australian businesses. As most small businesses are not currently subject to the Privacy...

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

Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August...

Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent, equal to (a revised) 0.1 percent in July 2023. In...

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Exploring Retail Crime Trends: Impacts and Insights

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...

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Exploring Retail Crime Prevention Strategies with Professor Michael Townsley

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...

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National Police Remembrance Day

The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29,...

The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29, communities across Australia, and the Pacific, pause to reflect, and remember Police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and the officers who continue to selflessly protect our community. National Retail...

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National Retail responds to ACCC Environmental and Sustainability Claims Draft Guidance

National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability...

National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability claims. Our members reported that the draft Guidelines were reasonable, and they appreciate that it aligned with their prior understanding of avoiding misleading environmental claims. However, this continues to be a...

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Queensland Workforce Planning: Right people. Right skills. Right place. Right time.

The Workforce Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business, and Training,...

The Workforce Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business, and Training, in partnership with Jobs Queensland. This free course is designed to help Queensland business owners and managers fully understand their workforce, by developing an agile, flexible workforce plan to respond to changes...

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Retail Crime Statistics: Assault and Theft

Within each State and Territory, Police report retail crime-related offences under different names and use different timelines to record data,...

Within each State and Territory, Police report retail crime-related offences under different names and use different timelines to record data, such as offences occurring annually or monthly. Therefore, it is difficult to track retail crime trends on a national level. This document collates State and Territory Police crime statistics to chart...

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Message from our CEO – 19 September 2023

Get ready for an exciting retail rollercoaster as businesses across Australia are gearing up for the much-anticipated Black Friday...

Get ready for an exciting retail rollercoaster as businesses across Australia are gearing up for the much-anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday festive season. The National Retail Association is your trusty helper this year, offering an invaluable resource to our members, outlining a detailed guide to the Christmas and...

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Understanding the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023  (the Bill) to Parliament which will...

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023  (the Bill) to Parliament which will significantly amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).  The National Retail Association has published a detailed factsheet unpacking the proposed changes in the “Closing Loopholes” Bill that members can access for FREE...

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Fair Work Commission announces review of retail and food service industry modern awards

In a further significant development in the industrial relations arena, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) announced on Friday...

In a further significant development in the industrial relations arena, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) announced on Friday that it will be reviewing seven commonly used modern awards. The announcement follows correspondence from the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations to Adam Hatcher, President...

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Albanese Government Delivering New Support for Australia’s Small Businesses

The Albanese Government is delivering significant new practical measures to support Australian small businesses and to help them prosper....

The Albanese Government is delivering significant new practical measures to support Australian small businesses and to help them prosper. The Government has today introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 (the Bill) into Parliament. The Bill delivers measures announced in the...

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Trading Hours Summary: Christmas 2023 and New Year 2024

The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as...

The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as a valuable resource for retailers and consumers, detailing the projected trading hours for both Christmas and New Year's in the upcoming year 2023 - 24. This factsheet provides a clear and...

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Carbon reporting is heating up

There is a fundamental maxim that ‘what can’t be measured, can’t be managed’ and managing Australia’s path to net...

There is a fundamental maxim that ‘what can’t be measured, can’t be managed’ and managing Australia’s path to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 relies heavily on measuring and managing carbon emissions across the economy, and understanding the financial risks and opportunities for businesses, investors, and government policymakers. A key...

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Businesses urged to remove unfair contract terms ahead of law changes

The ACCC is encouraging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or amend any unfair contract terms...

The ACCC is encouraging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or amend any unfair contract terms before new penalties take effect. From 9 November, changes to the Australian Consumer Law will prohibit businesses from proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with...

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Message from our CEO – 5 September 2023

Over the last week, several significant developments have taken place, and we remain dedicated to assisting retailers understand critical...

Over the last week, several significant developments have taken place, and we remain dedicated to assisting retailers understand critical regulatory and legislative changes.  Yesterday, the Albanese Labor Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 in the Federal Parliament which will significantly amend the Fair Work Act...

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