Retailers say carrot not the stick, best way to encourage vaccinations

Peak industry group the National Retail Association (NRA) has today reiterated that the best way to encourage more Australians...

Peak industry group the National Retail Association (NRA) has today reiterated that the best way to encourage more Australians to get vaccinated is with a ‘carrot and not a stick’ approach. The retail group strongly agrees that a high vaccination rate is crucial to ending lockdowns, but that more blunt...

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Federal support for small and medium sized businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Morrison Government is providing additional support to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) who continue to deal with...

The Morrison Government is providing additional support to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) who continue to deal with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by expanding eligibility for the SME Recovery Loan Scheme. In recognition of the continued economic impacts of COVID-19, the Government will remove requirements for...

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ACT COVID-19 Business Support Grant Guides

The ACT Government has released a couple of useful guides for both employing and non-employing businesses to access when...

The ACT Government has released a couple of useful guides for both employing and non-employing businesses to access when applying for their COVID-19 Business Support grants.  This includes helpful information such as grant amounts, eligibility requirements, detailed application process, assessments, payments, necessary audit and compliance and other important information. Click through...

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The eGift Card Myth

How outdated stigmas may be holding your brand back We’re all too familiar with the narrative that gift cards are...

How outdated stigmas may be holding your brand back We’re all too familiar with the narrative that gift cards are a less than ideal present, often seen as a last-minute and impersonal alternative. As a leading global eGift Card platform, Prezzee has changed the game with eGift cards that offer options,...

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Cash support for businesses in Regional Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced a package of automatic cash grants that will provide regional Victorian businesses with the support they need following the...

The Victorian Government has announced a package of automatic cash grants that will provide regional Victorian businesses with the support they need following the extension of the current lockdown to the whole state. Lockdown directions commenced at 1:00pm on Saturday, 21 August in regional Victoria and will continue until 11:59pm on Friday, 2 September, aligning with restrictions...

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New survey shows overwhelming support for shop trading hour reforms, assurance for independents

A new survey of residents in Metropolitan Adelaide reveals that 75% of Adelaide’s adults believe in extending...

A new survey of residents in Metropolitan Adelaide reveals that 75% of Adelaide’s adults believe in extending at least some permitted retail hours and 61% want a referendum on the matter.   South Australians confirm their support for independent retailers, with 90% indicating that they would either...

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Protein Sizzles – the plant-based protein debate

By Dr Alan Barclay National Retail Association Health & Nutrition Advisor    In the wake of growing consumer interest and acceptance of plant-based...

By Dr Alan Barclay National Retail Association Health & Nutrition Advisor    In the wake of growing consumer interest and acceptance of plant-based proteins, the Australian Senate recently launched an Inquiry into the definitions of meat and other animal products, to ensure that Australian producers of animal-based proteins are not being unfairly affected...

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Set yourself apart – become a Drone Safety Advocate

The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is encouraging drone retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to apply and become...

The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is encouraging drone retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to apply and become a Drone Safety Advocate, as part of its Know Your Drone safety education campaign. CASA research indicates that an estimated 1.8 million people already own a drone and 1.6 million people intend to purchase...

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Supporting Northern Territory’s Small Business with Immediate Lockdown Payments

The Territory Labor Government has released a new round of funding to support local businesses affected by the Top...

The Territory Labor Government has released a new round of funding to support local businesses affected by the Top End’s latest COVID-19 lockdown, with immediate payments now available. The payment is available to businesses located in the Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield Council areas, the Wagait and Belyuen Shires, Dundee, Bynoe,...

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Extended support for ACT businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Commonwealth and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Governments are working together to extend the COVID-19 Business Support Grants...

The Commonwealth and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Governments are working together to extend the COVID-19 Business Support Grants in line with the extension of the ACT lockdown to 2 September. The ACT COVID-19 Business Support Grants will deliver support of up to $10,000 for employing businesses and $4,000 for...

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Data shows spending intentions fall during lockdowns

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Household Spending Intentions (HSI) series data for July 2021 clearly shows the impact of lockdowns across...

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Household Spending Intentions (HSI) series data for July 2021 clearly shows the impact of lockdowns across Australia, with declines in spending intentions across most categories including home buying, retail, travel, entertainment, education and motor vehicles compared to July 2020. This is the first time that year on...

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eftpos and Beyond Blue partner to support mental health

eftpos has announced a supporting partnership with Beyond Blue, as part of a $200,000 multi-year engagement supporting all Australians...

eftpos has announced a supporting partnership with Beyond Blue, as part of a $200,000 multi-year engagement supporting all Australians to achieve their best possible mental health. The partnership will focus on funding and providing access to the Beyond Blue Support Service and aims to raise awareness about the link between...

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NSW leasing code a welcome relief to struggling businesses

Peak industry bodies the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) have welcomed the decision...

Peak industry bodies the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) have welcomed the decision by the New South Wales Government to provide urgent tenancy relief to struggling businesses. Late yesterday the state government answered the call of both the NRA and FCA and agreed to...

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ACT retailers urge clarity following snap lockdown

Peak retail group the National Retail Association (NRA) has urged the ACT Government to clarify what constitutes ‘essential businesses’...

Peak retail group the National Retail Association (NRA) has urged the ACT Government to clarify what constitutes ‘essential businesses’ following the nation’s capital being plunged into a snap seven-day lockdown. Under the announcement made today, only a limited number of retail businesses that have been deemed ‘essential’ are able to...

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Industry groups call for return of NSW tenancy relief to save businesses

Peak industry bodies the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) have joined forces to...

Peak industry bodies the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) have joined forces to call for urgent tenancy relief for businesses being crippled by the prolonged New South Wales lockdown. With many NSW small businesses and retailers at breaking point, both the NRA and FCA...

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Additional support for Victorians as lockdown extends

New support from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will bolster businesses most affected by the extension of the public...

New support from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will bolster businesses most affected by the extension of the public health lockdown in Melbourne. The need to combat the Delta strain of coronavirus means restrictions will remain in place in 31 metropolitan local government areas until 11:59pm on Thursday, 19 August...

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