Industrial relations reform continues to be a focal topic at a federal level, in particular proposals around reforms to...
Industrial relations reform continues to be a focal topic at a federal level, in particular proposals around reforms to part-time employment. It has been revealed that several union and other organisations have proposed a compromise measure to enable part-time retail workers to take on more hours without overtime. As the...
The National Retail Association, in partnership with the Australian Government, has developed and launched a nationwide education program to...
The National Retail Association, in partnership with the Australian Government, has developed and launched a nationwide education program to increase understanding of the ban on animal testing in new cosmetic ingredients which came into effect July 2020. The NRA's program includes: a dedicated website explaining the ban downloadable factsheets and...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has continued to provide support for the retail industry by joining the Steering Committee...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has continued to provide support for the retail industry by joining the Steering Committee of the soon-to-be released National Location Registry. The NRA’s presence on this Committee will see the peak industry body working to streamline Australian freight and delivery processes with a new...
An ACTU and COSBOA flexible part-time employment proposal for the General Retail Award is poorly drafted, will add more...
An ACTU and COSBOA flexible part-time employment proposal for the General Retail Award is poorly drafted, will add more red tape and risks exposing business operators, including small businesses, to costly disputes and the perils of ‘go away’ money. The joint Union/COSBOA application to vary the General Retail Award largely...
A new, free, check-in app which makes it much easier for Queensland’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay...
A new, free, check-in app which makes it much easier for Queensland’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay COVID safe rolls out state-wide from today. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Check In Qld app has been extensively trialled over the last few weeks and has come out tops. “It simplifies...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Andrews’ Government for its announcement today outlining its plan to introduce a...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Andrews’ Government for its announcement today outlining its plan to introduce a ban on single-use plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers and plates, as well as expanded polystyrene foodware. David Stout, Director of Policy with the National Retail Association said that retailers were supportive of...
Last week I talked to you about the success of our Protecting Crowded Places program, which delivered in-person training...
Last week I talked to you about the success of our Protecting Crowded Places program, which delivered in-person training for 48,000 retail workers in responding to an armed assailant. We were able to provide this program with financial support from the Federal Government. Since then, we have seen news coverage...
We're one week away from the start of the South Australian Single-Use Plastics Ban. From March 1 2021, single-use plastic...
We're one week away from the start of the South Australian Single-Use Plastics Ban. From March 1 2021, single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution in South Australia. We emphasize that plant-based or 'bioplastics' plastics, such as PLA, PHA and similar, are included in...
New support has been announced for small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action over...
New support has been announced for small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action over the Valentine's Day weekend – with hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries operators to benefit from grants. The $143 million Circuit Breaker Support Package is expected to help more than 50,000...
Employers should be reporting through Single Touch Payroll (STP) unless they only have closely held payees, or they are...
Employers should be reporting through Single Touch Payroll (STP) unless they only have closely held payees, or they are covered by a deferral or exemption. There are changes to STP reporting for small employers with closely held payees and quarterly reporting for micro employers from 1 July 2021. This...
Retail has made a promising start to 2021 according to the preliminary report for January released today by the...
Retail has made a promising start to 2021 according to the preliminary report for January released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Nationwide turnover rose by a solid 0.6 per cent for the month, while January spending rose by 10.7 per cent compared to January 2020. NRA CEO Dominique...
As the voice of modern retail, the National Retail Association speaks up for our sector on important issues and...
As the voice of modern retail, the National Retail Association speaks up for our sector on important issues and – more importantly – works to develop solutions to help members and the wider industry. Sometimes it can be very frustrating that these important issues don’t receive the serious consideration...
Business owners will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, sustainability, and accelerate success with the launch of a...
Business owners will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, sustainability, and accelerate success with the launch of a series of Regional Roadshows being rolled out across regional WA and QLD next week. This new and exciting initiative steered by Business Station under the ASBAS program funded by the Federal...
For the first time in South Australian history all shops across suburban Adelaide can open their doors on the...
For the first time in South Australian history all shops across suburban Adelaide can open their doors on the Adelaide Cup public holiday. Visit us!
The National Retail Association (NRA) has declared the five-day lockdown announced today in Victoria to be a crushing blow...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has declared the five-day lockdown announced today in Victoria to be a crushing blow to the state’s retailers. VIC lockdown NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said that it’s unfortunate news after Victoria made record Christmas sales and retailers were just getting back up on their feet...
Industrial relations reform was a hot topic as Federal Parliament kicked off last week, for the first time this...
Industrial relations reform was a hot topic as Federal Parliament kicked off last week, for the first time this year. The Government has put forward an omnibus bill containing a raft of changes, but is facing resistance from the Opposition who have pledged to vote against the legislation. The NRA does...