Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base...
Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base wage payable under Modern Awards will increase by 2.5%. what to pay staff New wage summaries incorporating the 2.5% increase are now available on the NRA’s Member Portal for the following...
The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling...
The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report 2021. The report found that 76% of Australians think that recycling is the most positive thing they can do for the environment and that the first...
In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory...
In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors. We note that our list is more prescriptive than what is currently on the Check In Qld app page - this list is what is...
Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme...
Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme weather event in Victoria. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Businesses with an annual payroll of less than $10 million can apply for payments...
As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees....
As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees. You might be responsible for making tough decisions such as the business no longer affording to retain your full team, but you being well aware that all employees are solely...
Productivity, performance and organisational resilience are underpinned by a healthy and mentally well workplace. An organisation that develops a workforce...
Productivity, performance and organisational resilience are underpinned by a healthy and mentally well workplace. An organisation that develops a workforce that is healthy and mentally well will enjoy higher levels of engagement and discretionary effort, improved retention, increased creativity and innovation and a greater tolerance for managed risk and change....
Shoppers across Australia are being urged to descend on CBD locations and ‘go to town’ on End of Financial...
Shoppers across Australia are being urged to descend on CBD locations and ‘go to town’ on End of Financial Year (EOFY) bargain prices. $15 billion forecast for EOFY sales Peak industry body the National Retail Association forecasts that consumers are on track to splurge $15 billion in the final 14...
Australia’s peak retail industry body has stated that today’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) wage review decision is a mixed...
Australia’s peak retail industry body has stated that today’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) wage review decision is a mixed bag for retailers at a crucial point in the nation’s COVID-recovery. The National Retail Association (NRA) had argued that with snap state lockdowns still occurring, further time was needed before enacting...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed initiatives outlined in today’s Queensland Budget as the state...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed initiatives outlined in today’s Queensland Budget as the state seeks to navigate a strong economic recovery. The first economic statement by Treasurer Cameron Dick since last October’s election contained numerous announcements aimed at supporting business, upskilling Queensland’s workforce and investment...
In April 2021, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) re-authorised the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice for...
In April 2021, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) re-authorised the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice for an additional 10 years, a welcomed decision by both the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA). The NRA are part of the Code Administration Committee...
As the modern voice of retail, the National Retail Association (NRA) have partnered with Claim App to help businesses bring...
As the modern voice of retail, the National Retail Association (NRA) have partnered with Claim App to help businesses bring back customers through online incentives in their Brisbane pilot program. Claim App founder, Tim Langford, and his team of Brisbane-based developers have created the first app to help consumers easily find...
MEDIA RELEASE The National Retail Association (NRA) commends Minister Kean and the Berejiklian Government on their comprehensive plastic and waste...
MEDIA RELEASE The National Retail Association (NRA) commends Minister Kean and the Berejiklian Government on their comprehensive plastic and waste strategy for New South Wales, announced today. By the end of next year, single-use plastics like lightweight plastic shopping bags, single-use plastic straws, stirrers, and cutlery, as well as expanded polystyrene...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed the Queensland Government’s Big Plans for Small Business Strategy...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed the Queensland Government’s Big Plans for Small Business Strategy which will see $140 million invested over the next two years to support small operators. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said that thousands of small retailers across Queensland will benefit from this...
If swallowed, button batteries can become stuck in a child's throat and result in catastrophic injuries in under two...
If swallowed, button batteries can become stuck in a child's throat and result in catastrophic injuries in under two hours and even death. Insertion of button batteries into body orifices such as ears and noses can also lead to significant injuries. Sadly in Australia, one child a month is...
Luemo Workplace Wellbeing have been talking to National Retail Association (NRA) members and other organisations about workplace mental health...
Luemo Workplace Wellbeing have been talking to National Retail Association (NRA) members and other organisations about workplace mental health over the past 12 months. As the ’21 financial year comes to a close, we wanted to share our top 4 learnings that emerged from these conversations to help other...
The announcement by the New South Wales Government to introduce a pilot program for the return of international students...
The announcement by the New South Wales Government to introduce a pilot program for the return of international students will be good for the economy, according to the National Retail Association (NRA). NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said the program would greatly assist in solving the current retail labour drought. “The New...