Venues welcome scrapping of vaccine mandates across Queensland and Northern Territory

The National Retail Association welcomes the state government announcements scrapping vaccine mandates across Queensland and the Northern Territory, saying...

The National Retail Association welcomes the state government announcements scrapping vaccine mandates across Queensland and the Northern Territory, saying retailers are excited to get back to doing what they do best – driving economic growth. In the Northern Territory, the Territory Vaccine Pass has been removed. This means proof of...

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Message from the CEO | 5 April 2022

It finally feels like we’re emerging from the weeds of the pandemic, with today’s announcement that the Northern Territory...

It finally feels like we’re emerging from the weeds of the pandemic, with today’s announcement that the Northern Territory will immediately scrap vaccine passports, and Queensland to follow suit from 1 pm on Thursday, 14 April. Customers will be able to flow into cafes, restaurants, cinemas, and other venues...

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Federal Budget breakdown – what you need to know

Last week’s budget revealed short term recovery solutions for retail, but a long road to economic recovery remains without...

Last week’s budget revealed short term recovery solutions for retail, but a long road to economic recovery remains without measures to address workforce disruptions. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb is calling for greater investment for retail and small business through long-term resilience measures. “We welcome the budget’s investment in skills...

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Should you be creating your website or working with an expert?

This is THE million dollar question! The difference in your revenue could be in the millions depending on which...

This is THE million dollar question! The difference in your revenue could be in the millions depending on which of the two options you pick. Nowadays, several free website building services allow business owners to design their websites. And apparently, all you need is a bit of creativity and in...

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Cost-of-living measures will flow to business bottom line, retailers say

Struggling retailers will benefit from the cost-of-living measures announced in tonight’s budget, with spending to flow strongly to business...

Struggling retailers will benefit from the cost-of-living measures announced in tonight’s budget, with spending to flow strongly to business bottom lines, the National Retail Association has predicted. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said measures aimed at boosting consumer spending and training and skills development had long been advocated by the NRA. “Consumer...

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Message from the CEO | 29 March 2022

Let me begin this week by saying that my thoughts are with all those in flood affected Dalby, Lismore...

Let me begin this week by saying that my thoughts are with all those in flood affected Dalby, Lismore and Mullumbimby. Barely four weeks after the last major rain event, I cannot imagine how exhausted and drained you must be to again be facing a deluge. If you require...

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$7,000 per quarter subsidy opportunities extended

The Federal Government announced an extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidies program with a $365.3 million...

The Federal Government announced an extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidies program with a $365.3 million investment that will support an extra 35,000 apprentices and trainees get into a job. Enrolments for the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement wage subsidy, which provides employers with 12 months of wage subsidy...

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NSW flooding causing interruptions to waste and bin collections

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been informed by the waste industry that due to unprecedented rain and...

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been informed by the waste industry that due to unprecedented rain and flooding, the collection of putrescible bins (red-bins) from household and commercial premises may be interrupted. The waste industry will need time to address uncollected waste. The NSW EPA is assisting councils...

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Single-use plastic bans explained

WA and NSW are rolling out significant plastic bans in the next few months. Retailers and their suppliers urgently...

WA and NSW are rolling out significant plastic bans in the next few months. Retailers and their suppliers urgently need to be across these new laws if you operate in either state or online. We understand these bans can present challenges, especially with current supply, staffing and economic impacts. The...

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Retail welcomes infrastructure boost from SEQ City Deal

The SEQ Liveability fund will receive $285 million for social and economic priority projects for the councils, $150 million...

The SEQ Liveability fund will receive $285 million for social and economic priority projects for the councils, $150 million will go towards the SEQ Innovation Economy Fund to support capital projects that promote and grow the region’s innovation economy. In comparison, $105 million will go to resource recovery infrastructure...

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Why you should secure your ticket to the National Retail Expo

The National Retail Association is proud to be launching the NRXpo at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on...

The National Retail Association is proud to be launching the NRXpo at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Wednesday, 11 May.   As one of the most rapidly evolving industries globally, staying ahead of retail trends is key to maintaining an edge over your competitors. How often do you register for...

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Support payments available for flood-affected Queenslanders

Residents across Queensland are encouraged to apply for any Commonwealth financial support they are eligible for through Services Australia. The...

Residents across Queensland are encouraged to apply for any Commonwealth financial support they are eligible for through Services Australia. The National Retail Association has collated a list of available support grants for flood affected Queenslanders below. For more information on support available, visit Services Australia website.   Where...

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Flood affected businesses read on

Partner article   The end of February and beginning of March has thrown QLD and NSW with yet another disaster to...

Partner article   The end of February and beginning of March has thrown QLD and NSW with yet another disaster to deal with. Just as the pandemic started to normalise, we have been faced with flash flooding and continuous rain that doesn’t seem to let up. As we all prepare for...

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More support for NSW & QLD flood zones

More support is on the way for families, farms and businesses affected by the catastrophic flooding disaster in northern...

More support is on the way for families, farms and businesses affected by the catastrophic flooding disaster in northern NSW and Queensland as part of an additional package of support from the Morrison Government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government was focused right now on the pressing needs of...

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Message from the CEO | 8 March 2022

For much of the east coast, the past seven days have been challenging beyond belief. While south-east Queensland is...

For much of the east coast, the past seven days have been challenging beyond belief. While south-east Queensland is in recovery mode, New South Wales is still facing floods and severe weather. It is our deepest hope that after today the rain will ease and those affected can also...

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