As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees, not just in...
As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees, not just in terms of physical health, but also in terms of mental health. An area of workplace health and safety legislation that has developed rapidly is how employers are expected to manage...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBAs) decision to pause rate...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBAs) decision to pause rate increases this month, allowing retailers to sleep easy tonight. NRA CEO Greg Griffith said the cash rate currently sits at 3.6 percent after a debilitating 10 consecutive rate hikes that put...
Thousands of retailers descended to the Gold Coast last week for Retail Fest 2023, one of the largest events...
Thousands of retailers descended to the Gold Coast last week for Retail Fest 2023, one of the largest events on the retail calendar. National Retail Association (NRA) was a proud sponsor of the three-day conference that had a stellar lineup of best-in-market speakers and brands. We were immersed in...
In conjunction with many other allowances that employees may be entitled to, ‘special clothing’ and laundry allowances can be...
In conjunction with many other allowances that employees may be entitled to, ‘special clothing’ and laundry allowances can be confusing and often overlooked by businesses. In many instances, employers fall into the trap of believing that employees can simply claim such expenses on their tax returns. However, this common...
The Australian Government has decided not to impose further regulations on the organics industry after two separate cost-benefit analyses...
The Australian Government has decided not to impose further regulations on the organics industry after two separate cost-benefit analyses (CBA) found the costs would outweigh the benefits. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Murray Watt said that he had examined the proposed domestic regulatory framework and considered a range of...
Peak industry group the National Retail Association has backed the move from the Reserve Bank to support small businesses...
Peak industry group the National Retail Association has backed the move from the Reserve Bank to support small businesses by improving the transparency of electronic payment fees. Retailers support the mandate of least-cost routing for electronic payments to spare small businesses from being slugged by excessive merchant fees from international...
One of the defining strengths of our association has always been the diverse range of business types and sizes...
One of the defining strengths of our association has always been the diverse range of business types and sizes represented on the National Retail Association Board. After all, if there is not a wide variety of voices at the Board table, how can the needs of all members be...
Congratulations to newly elected Premier Chris Minns who led New South Wales Labor to victory over the weekend. In...
Congratulations to newly elected Premier Chris Minns who led New South Wales Labor to victory over the weekend. In the lead up to the election, NSW Labor announced an election commitment to enact harsher penalties for aggressive customers. As we have already seen in South Australia, this would mean...
Free, personalised support for your business. Personalized support Your dedicated Business Concierge can provide ongoing one-on-one guidance at every stage of...
Free, personalised support for your business. Personalized support Your dedicated Business Concierge can provide ongoing one-on-one guidance at every stage of your business journey. We can help you over the phone, in person, or online. Our Business Concierge team can give you a range of personalised support, including help with: Financial assistance...
Australia’s industrial relations landscape is complex at best. While the majority of employers set out to do the right...
Australia’s industrial relations landscape is complex at best. While the majority of employers set out to do the right thing by their workers, the chances of making a mistake are extremely high. Fortunately for members, the NRA comprises one of the largest teams of workplace relations experts orientated to...
The National Retail Association has demanded greater protection for retail workers and customers in the wake of a tragic...
The National Retail Association has demanded greater protection for retail workers and customers in the wake of a tragic fatal stabbing of a bottle shop attendant in the Northern Territory. NRA Chief Executive Officer Greg Griffith called on all State Governments to follow the lead of South Australia with legislation...
Redundancy is a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning. Redundancies can be difficult for both employers and...
Redundancy is a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning. Redundancies can be difficult for both employers and employees, and if not managed properly, can result in negative outcomes such as low morale, decreased productivity, and even legal implications. To avoid common pitfalls of a redundancy, it is important...
The Northern Territory Government has released its single-use plastics discussion paper and is calling for industry input and submissions. The...
The Northern Territory Government has released its single-use plastics discussion paper and is calling for industry input and submissions. The following items are being considered for phase-out: Plastic bags (heavy weight) Plastic straws Plastic utensils and stirrers Plastic bowls and plates Expanded polystyrene (EPS) consumer food containers EPS consumer goods...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed New South Wales Labor's move to make it an...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed New South Wales Labor's move to make it an offence to assault retail workers, as the country becomes one step closer to criminalising this behaviour nationwide. Chief Executive Greg Griffith said the move aligns with the NRA’s position to protect...
Australia’s $400 billion retail industry is experiencing seismic shifts in the way households adapt to the cost of living...
Australia’s $400 billion retail industry is experiencing seismic shifts in the way households adapt to the cost of living pressures and interest rates. While it is near impossible to predict consumer behaviour in the months ahead, members can prepare for the next quarter with an understanding of the sector’s economic...
Last week many organisations around the country celebrated International Women’s Day, however statistics show that there is still plenty...
Last week many organisations around the country celebrated International Women’s Day, however statistics show that there is still plenty of work to do to achieve true gender parity. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) report that Australia’s current national gender pay gap is 13.3%, meaning on average for every...