New flood support packages for NSW businesses released

A new support package for flood-affected communities across New South Wales will be released today to support farmers, businesses...

A new support package for flood-affected communities across New South Wales will be released today to support farmers, businesses and local councils to recover and rebuild. This initial $434.7 million of funding from the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments will be provided to support communities clean up and remove...

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Extended retail trading hours for upcoming public holidays in Perth

The State Government has approved four extra hours of trading for general retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area...

The State Government has approved four extra hours of trading for general retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area on each of the upcoming public holidays, Labour Day and Easter Monday. The extension to permitted opening times means general retail shops will be able to trade any time between 8am...

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Message from the CEO | 1 March 2022

Before I begin today’s column, it is only appropriate to begin today by stating that the NRA’s thoughts are...

Before I begin today’s column, it is only appropriate to begin today by stating that the NRA’s thoughts are very much with all Australians currently affected by these terrible floods. I myself have been trapped at home as floodwaters rose through the streets, and several of our team members...

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Flood support payments available for Northern NSW

Residents across Northern New South Wales can start applying for Commonwealth financial support through Services Australia from today. Financial support...

Residents across Northern New South Wales can start applying for Commonwealth financial support through Services Australia from today. Financial support has been activated for Northern New South Wales local government areas of Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment...

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Beem It to help Aussie small business give cashback rewards to customers

Australia’s home-grown digital wallet and payments app, Beem It, is launching a new rewards feature to empower small businesses to...

Australia’s home-grown digital wallet and payments app, Beem It, is launching a new rewards feature to empower small businesses to create bespoke rewards and offers. The new customisable debit rewards feature, called Beem Rewards, will give 1.5m Beem customers the potential* to earn cashback on their spend, and receive offers and...

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Victorian businesses to benefit from $200 million stimulus package

The Victorian Government has announced a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the...

The Victorian Government has announced a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the Omicron variant. The $200 million package was announced by Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson. It targets key sectors...

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NSW SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BAN | Support for impacted organisations

The NSW Government is banning certain plastic items in two stages during 2022. From 1 June 2022, lightweight plastic shopping...

The NSW Government is banning certain plastic items in two stages during 2022. From 1 June 2022, lightweight plastic shopping bags (35 microns or less) will be banned. From 1 November 2022, the following items will be banned: single-use plastic straws and stirrers single-use plastic cutlery single-use plastic plates and bowls...

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Have you fulfilled your February ATO checklist?

As February is nearing an end, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful reminders and information for...

As February is nearing an end, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful reminders and information for small businesses.   Getting it right for super If you missed, or didn’t pay the full amount of your employees' super guarantee (SG) for the quarter ended 31 December 2021, you'll need to: ...

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Major improvements to mandatory standards regulations

In a major win for Australian businesses and consumers alike, Treasury has announced improvements to mandatory standards regulations that...

In a major win for Australian businesses and consumers alike, Treasury has announced improvements to mandatory standards regulations that will mean trusted international standards will be more easily recognised under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). For years, the the National Retail Association (NRA) has championed retail product safety through our Technical...

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Are you aware of your record-keeping obligations?

        The increased focus on tax governance processes being in place in businesses, including SME’s, has highlighted the need for...

        The increased focus on tax governance processes being in place in businesses, including SME’s, has highlighted the need for businesses to be more aware of their record-keeping obligations required under various taxation laws. On the back of this, last week (9 February 2022) the Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment...

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Message from the CEO | 15 February 2022

With less than a month to go to International Women’s Day, I’d like to spend a moment to talk...

With less than a month to go to International Women’s Day, I’d like to spend a moment to talk about what some have coined as the ‘pink recession’. Australian women lost jobs at a greater rate early in the pandemic, with about 55% of the 600,000 jobs lost in April...

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Adelaide Cup Day public holiday trading exemption

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has declared a trading exemption this Adelaide Cup Day public holiday (Monday 14...

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has declared a trading exemption this Adelaide Cup Day public holiday (Monday 14 March). The exemption means non-exempt retail shops will be able to trade anytime between 9am and 5pm, if they choose. Non-exempt retailers in the Adelaide CBD will be able to...

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APCO launches ‘Scaling Up Reusable Packaging’

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published Scaling Up Reusable Packaging, a new resource which outlines the importance...

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published Scaling Up Reusable Packaging, a new resource which outlines the importance of reuse and how businesses and users can benefit from reusable packaging models. Globally, the sustainable packaging market is predicted to grow to a value of $USD 297 billion USD by...

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Top 5 tips for business interruption insurance claims

Partner article   While the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions on businesses has been front and centre for the past couple...

Partner article   While the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions on businesses has been front and centre for the past couple of years, we are still seeing businesses impacted by traditional business risks, including: Supply chain incidents; Product liability; Event cancellations; Equipment malfunctions; Fraud or theft; Fire, flood, storm and cyclone; ...

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Super in your 20s and 30s

Partner article   Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help...

Partner article   Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help you get ahead financially – including helping you save for your first home. Here are some things all young working Australians should know about the financial power that lies in...

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Young unemployed Australians offered short “cut” to a career in hairdressing

Young unemployed Australians are being offered a short “cut” to a rewarding career under a fully-funded pathway being rolled...

Young unemployed Australians are being offered a short “cut” to a rewarding career under a fully-funded pathway being rolled out across multiple states in coming months. Employers who host a young person will receive $1,000 to help with the costs of the trial under the pathway, and may be eligible...

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