Appointments boost modern retail representation on peak industry Board

The National Retail Association has today announced the appointment of three new Directors to its Board, adding to the...

The National Retail Association has today announced the appointment of three new Directors to its Board, adding to the depth of industry representation in Australia’s peak retail organisation. NRA Chair Mark Brodie said Alice Barbery, Julie Mathers and Antony Moore had been appointed outside the Board election cycle to fill...

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Business Basics Grants Program opening soon for small businesses

*Please note this grant was closed on 31 May upon reaching the maximum number of applications.   Original article as below:  The...

*Please note this grant was closed on 31 May upon reaching the maximum number of applications.   Original article as below:  The Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training have announced some new one-off grants for small businesses.  The Business Basics Grant will offer grant funding of up to $5,000 each to...

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South Australia COVID SAfe Check-In

Last week, we noticed an increase in enquiries surrounding the South Australian COVID SAfe Check In after a blitz...

Last week, we noticed an increase in enquiries surrounding the South Australian COVID SAfe Check In after a blitz by police on non-compliant businesses. Here are all the frequently asked questions by business owners about the South Australia QR code system on how to stay compliant and avoid a hefty...

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Extra hours for suburban Adelaide shops this Queen’s Birthday public holiday

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has declared an exemption for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 14...

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has declared an exemption for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 14 June 2021. The exemption will enable non-exempt shops in the Metropolitan Shopping District and Glenelg Tourist Precinct (the Adelaide suburban area) to trade between the hours of 11.00 am and 5.00 pm on that day. This...

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Employment Plus strengthens Australia’s workforce through training and upskilling

The National Retail Association (NRA) has been delivering ‘SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail’ programs for a diverse group of...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has been delivering ‘SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail’ programs for a diverse group of Employment Plus clients for the past 4 years - many of whom were long term unemployed and disengaged with training and employment. Employment Plus are an organisation focused on connecting...

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Support your employees with free training through Foundation Skills

In an exceedingly social and data-driven world, language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) skills are imperative to individuals...

In an exceedingly social and data-driven world, language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) skills are imperative to individuals entering and furthering themselves in the workforce. These skills set the basic foundation to maximise effectiveness of additional training, and upskilling is a significant factor in 'hireability'. An absence of,...

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Customer abuse remains a disturbing reality for retail workers

In recent news, a Wagga retailer worker, Suzy Fortington, 41, has spoken out against the abuse, threats and physical...

In recent news, a Wagga retailer worker, Suzy Fortington, 41, has spoken out against the abuse, threats and physical violence that she has experienced at the hands of customers.  Having worked at various other retail stores around Wagga since she was 16 years old, she recalls the abuse steadily escalating...

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Message from the CEO | 18 May 2021

Big spending commitments, a focus on jobs, and an eye on a possible early election is how the 2021...

Big spending commitments, a focus on jobs, and an eye on a possible early election is how the 2021 Budget could be summed up. Overall, we think measures announced by the Treasurer last week will be beneficial to retailers. The COVID-recession was unique in the sense that late last year discretionary...

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New fine for businesses flouting Victorian QR code requirements

Victorian businesses found intentionally flouting the Chief Health Officer’s rules – such as the requirement to use QR Code...

Victorian businesses found intentionally flouting the Chief Health Officer’s rules – such as the requirement to use QR Code systems – will be slapped with a new $1,652 on-the-spot fine. Venues and facilities are required to maintain an electronic record-keeping system for all visitors – which is critical for ensuring...

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Shopping centres and retailers unite to welcome South Australia’s referendum on shop trading hours

The National Retail Association (NRA) and Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) welcomed the announcement of a historic referendum...

The National Retail Association (NRA) and Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) welcomed the announcement of a historic referendum that could pave the way for long awaited retail trading hours reform in South Australia. The reform package to be introduced by the South Australian State Government ultimately seeks to give...

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Summary of 2021 Federal Budget

Skip to Budget Highlights >> The National Retail Association (NRA) has praised the Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg...

Skip to Budget Highlights >> The National Retail Association (NRA) has praised the Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last night. The Budget will provide wins for small and medium sized businesses, but operators in areas reliant on international tourism have been left in the cold. Business tax measures will...

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Tackling textile waste important priority for retailers

Tackling textile waste is an important priority for retailers with efforts now further supported by the Federal Government's $20...

Tackling textile waste is an important priority for retailers with efforts now further supported by the Federal Government's $20 million National Product Stewardship Investment Fund. Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Trevor Evans is championing the stewardship program enabling industry to take up the challenge and drive solutions,...

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LoveHoney partners with Dylan Alcott Foundation to support people with disability

One of our members, global sexual wellness brand Lovehoney, has announced its partnership with the Dylan Alcott Foundation to provide...

One of our members, global sexual wellness brand Lovehoney, has announced its partnership with the Dylan Alcott Foundation to provide grants for young Australians with a disability. The initial grant of $10,000 will support people with a disability to embark on further education and expertise in the sexual health and wellness...

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Why workplaces should put more emphasis on domestic violence prevention

The statistics around the prevalence of domestic and family violence (DFV) in Australia are alarming and continue to be...

The statistics around the prevalence of domestic and family violence (DFV) in Australia are alarming and continue to be a cause for concern not only for households and the community, but also workplaces. The National Retail Association has created the Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub to provide guidance for...

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Message from the CEO |11 May 2021

Tonight’s Federal Budget marks a crucial point in the road to recovery following the COVID recession. It is being billed...

Tonight’s Federal Budget marks a crucial point in the road to recovery following the COVID recession. It is being billed by the Treasurer as a ‘jobs Budget’ with an aim to drive the unemployment rate below the current 5.6 per cent level. As the second-largest workforce in the Australian economy,...

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Retailers commend common-sense move on debt recovery disputes for small business

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the Federal Government for announcing a common-sense move to streamline debt dispute...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the Federal Government for announcing a common-sense move to streamline debt dispute processes between the ATO and small businesses. Under the new system, any business with a turnover below $10 million per year will be able to apply directly to the Administrative Appeals...

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