Retailers support electronic payment fee reform

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...

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Appointment of a new Association Board Member

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...

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Message from our CEO – 28 March 2023

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...

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Service NSW Business Concierge service

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...

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Message from our CEO – 21 March 2023

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...

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Retail workers deserve more support on safety issues

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...

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Common Redundancy Pitfalls to Avoid

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...

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Have your say: NT single-use plastics ban

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...

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NSW retailers welcome move to criminalise worker abuse

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...

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Message from our CEO – 14 March 202

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...

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Changes to Workplace Gender Equality Agency reporting for 2023

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...

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Inflation and its impact on rental and resale retail services

Article by: Salim Biskri, National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit and Assurance at BDO Australia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just like the rest of the world, Australians...

Article by: Salim Biskri, National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit and Assurance at BDO Australia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just like the rest of the world, Australians are feeling the pinch. With increasing energy costs, higher food prices and the biggest jump in interest rates in decades, households are expected to cut back on discretionary spending. Reuters reports...

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Message from our CEO – 7 March 202

Last week the National Retail Association (NRA) released the 3rd edition of our Quarterly Economic Outlook Report, delving into...

Last week the National Retail Association (NRA) released the 3rd edition of our Quarterly Economic Outlook Report, delving into the key statistics from the December quarter and what to look out for in the months ahead. In what is typically the strongest period for retail, new market shifts have emerged...

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NRA welcomes grants to improve energy efficiency among SMEs

The National Retail Association (NRA) has urged small and medium businesses to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $62...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has urged small and medium businesses to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $62 million grant program to help lower the cost of energy bills. The Government announced that from today, a $16 million investment to fund energy-saving measures such as high-efficiency air-conditioners or replacing...

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Hand them over: First charges under WA Work Health and Safety Act may result in fines of $1.87m

Western Australia’s WorkSafe regulator (WorkSafe), the State’s body tasked with enforcing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)...

Western Australia’s WorkSafe regulator (WorkSafe), the State’s body tasked with enforcing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (Act), has laid charges under the Act for the first time against a company for failing to produce documents. The recently amended Act, which came into force in March 2022, provides...

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2023 Easter and Anzac Day and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions

The National Retail Association (NRA) has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions factsheet. Our factsheet details a complete summary for each State and Territory, including changes that have recently been made in Western Australia and South Australia and whether you are entitled to...

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