We were heartened on Sunday to finally hear those magic words from Premier Dan Andrews – on Friday, Victoria...
We were heartened on Sunday to finally hear those magic words from Premier Dan Andrews – on Friday, Victoria will be at 80% double dose vaccinated and retail can reopen. It’s been a long road to getting the population vaccinated, but we are finally back in business after months of...
We are delighted to announce that Garry Terrill, a veteran industry leader and retail industry expert, has joined our...
We are delighted to announce that Garry Terrill, a veteran industry leader and retail industry expert, has joined our expanding team as the Director of Special Projects. Garry brings over fifteen years of experience in the VET sector, and specializes in developing retail skills and employment opportunities. Garry recognizes that...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund they would like their superannuation paid to. When an employee doesn’t nominate a fund, the employer can make the payments into the employer’s default fund. From 1 November 2021, this will...
Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following...
Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the three month lockdown due to the Delta COVID-19 outbreak. The NSW Government’s Economic Recovery Strategy released today includes funding to stimulate economic activity in cities and regions with a strong...
The National Retail Association (NRA) have proudly partnered with Vincents to help our members make the right financial decisions...
The National Retail Association (NRA) have proudly partnered with Vincents to help our members make the right financial decisions for your business. Vincents are a fully integrated professional services firm of highly specialised experts who offer comprehensive insights into complex situations, allowing you to take control of your decisions...
As Victoria approaches the 70 per cent vaccinated milestone, general retail is permitted to trade outdoors until the 80...
As Victoria approaches the 70 per cent vaccinated milestone, general retail is permitted to trade outdoors until the 80 per cent milestone. The Government has today announced funding to assist retailers with setting up for street trading. The $54.5 million Outdoor Economy Package will help support the costs for thousands of...
Customers will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine...
Customers will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine & Discover vouchers up for grabs for NSW residents. The NSW Dine & Discover program has been extended until 30 June 2022 with two additional vouchers expected to be available in...
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running a new Certified Compostable Packaging Training Course on the 10 of November...
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running a new Certified Compostable Packaging Training Course on the 10 of November and all of industry is invited to attend. How do you select the right package to brand and protect your product, deliver it right through to your consumer, and then...
After a gruelling 106 days in lockdown, Sydney is finally back to business. It has been a period of uncertainty...
After a gruelling 106 days in lockdown, Sydney is finally back to business. It has been a period of uncertainty for our members. Last week we recorded our highest call volumes in the past 18 months as we grappled with mandatory vaccinations and how to reopen safely in NSW. We...
The NSW Government has committed to provide a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and...
The NSW Government has committed to provide a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and will expand the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate for all eligible small businesses. Small and medium business owners will be able access a suite of support measures from the NSW...
New South Wales retailers are expecting high rates of aggressive and abusive behaviour towards staff to worsen as the...
New South Wales retailers are expecting high rates of aggressive and abusive behaviour towards staff to worsen as the states new freedoms rely on Covid mandates to be enforced in retail stores. National Retail Association (NRA) CEO Dominique Lamb said the safety and wellbeing of staff is under threat as...
Over the past five days, we’ve had the Premier and Deputy Premier resign from the NSW Government. Replacing Gladys...
Over the past five days, we’ve had the Premier and Deputy Premier resign from the NSW Government. Replacing Gladys Berejiklian is Dominic Perrottet, the former Treasurer. And with new leadership is a commitment to reopen on 11 October, six days away. For our New South Wales members, this means you...
New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the...
New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the cheapest option to process debit card payments through Least Cost Routing (LCR). eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said: “The new survey found that 83% of respondents now think it’s important for merchants...
The Victorian Government has announced a plan for the COVID-Safe restart of the construction industry on Tuesday 5 October...
The Victorian Government has announced a plan for the COVID-Safe restart of the construction industry on Tuesday 5 October 2021, as well as details for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Four - Construction. Changes from Tuesday 5 October 2021: All Construction Sites All workers must have received their first dose...
Due to recent transmission of COVID-19, stay-at-home orders will be introduced for the Gunnedah LGA from 12:01 am Tuesday...
Due to recent transmission of COVID-19, stay-at-home orders will be introduced for the Gunnedah LGA from 12:01 am Tuesday 5 October 2021 until 12:01am Monday 11 October 2021. These stay-at-home orders also apply to anyone who has been in the Gunnedah LGA since 27 September. Everyone in this area must...
New public health advice sets out how NSW will continue to tackle COVID-19 as the state begins to reopen...
New public health advice sets out how NSW will continue to tackle COVID-19 as the state begins to reopen when it reaches the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said while high vaccination rates were the key factor in the roadmap to recovery, COVID-19 will...