Federal coronavirus support legislation passed through Parliament

The Federal Parliament has rushed through $84 billion in financial support for workers, students and businesses affected by the...

The Federal Parliament has rushed through $84 billion in financial support for workers, students and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, before wrapping up for a five-month-long break. The legislation supports both the first coronavirus economic stimulus package, worth $17.6 billion, and the $66 billion in direct financial support announced in...

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Payroll tax a good start, but more required to support small business

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today acknowledged payroll tax relief as a good start, but urged the state...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today acknowledged payroll tax relief as a good start, but urged the state government to provide further assistance to help struggling small business. NRA CEO Dominque Lamb said that the package contained some worthwhile measures, but any second-round stimulus package from the state government...

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The essential guide to redundancy during COVID-19

By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal The unprecedented disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) has left many employers considering...

By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal The unprecedented disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) has left many employers considering their immediate options to reduce expenditure over the coming weeks and months. In most cases, substantial cost-savings may be able to be achieved by consulting with employees about reducing their hours...

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Message from the CEO: 24 March 2020

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, it is becoming clear that this issue is going to have a...

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, it is becoming clear that this issue is going to have a profound affect, not only now but in the period ahead. On Sunday night the Prime Minister, following a meeting of the National Cabinet, implemented a Stage 1 shutdown of non-essential...

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Respect Our Retail Workers

It is important that everyone remains calm and appreciates the essential service retail workers are providing the community during...

It is important that everyone remains calm and appreciates the essential service retail workers are providing the community during this difficult period. The reports of abuse and violence directed at retail workers is unacceptable – no one ever deserves to be abused at work and in times like this...

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Retailers welcome Queensland Government trading hours relaxation

The National Retail Association today endorsed the Queensland Government’s “common sense” approach to trading hours, saying the decision would...

The National Retail Association today endorsed the Queensland Government’s “common sense” approach to trading hours, saying the decision would allow retailers to best support vulnerable people. CEO Dominique Lamb said Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace had foreshadowed a legislative change to allow supermarkets outside south east Queensland to open from...

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Stimulus responses targeted, measured and scalable for small business

Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator for Western Australia   $17.6 billion stimulus package -...

Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator for Western Australia   $17.6 billion stimulus package - assistance available to small businesses COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the Australian economy. The Government has moved quickly to put in place health measures to protect the Australian community from...

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Message from the CEO: 17 March 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold with the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declaring it a pandemic. At the...

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold with the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declaring it a pandemic. At the time of writing Victoria has declared a state of emergency and the number of Australian cases continues to snowball. And of course, it’s not just the health risks associated with this...

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Getting remote work to work for you

Due to the impact of COVID-19, more employers are encouraging their employees to work from home. Business closures are...

Due to the impact of COVID-19, more employers are encouraging their employees to work from home. Business closures are happening Australia-wide, with more on the horizon. This is why the National Retail Association have put a quick guide with some of the best ways to boost your productivity while...

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Retailers back QLD LNP payroll tax relief for struggling business

The National Retail Association has today thrown its support behind the Queensland LNP’s proposal to provide instant payroll tax...

The National Retail Association has today thrown its support behind the Queensland LNP’s proposal to provide instant payroll tax relief for thousands of struggling retailers. Earlier today the State Opposition announced a policy to immediately lift the payroll tax threshold from $1.3 million to $6.5 million for at least six...

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Retailers welcome Government stimulus to buffer economy

The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced today by the Federal Government to buffer the economy...

The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced today by the Federal Government to buffer the economy as the Coronavirus outbreak escalates. Overnight the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared Coronavirus a pandemic, leading to concerns that both the Australian and worldwide economy will take a hit. NRA CEO...

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Businesses not investing in the right broadband for their needs

Research highlights importance of having the right broadband for your needs Many small and medium businesses (SMB) on the nbn™ access...

Research highlights importance of having the right broadband for your needs Many small and medium businesses (SMB) on the nbn™ access network are embracing the cloud to save time and grow, but many think they don’t have the right broadband plan to take full advantage of future opportunities, according to research...

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Message from the CEO: 10 March 2020

Australia has been subjected to a summer of disasters. Large-scale bushfires that ravaged numerous regional communities, a longstanding drought,...

Australia has been subjected to a summer of disasters. Large-scale bushfires that ravaged numerous regional communities, a longstanding drought, and now the Coronavirus outbreak have all left an impact that now extends beyond those directly affected. This was demonstrated in last week’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail report...

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Fair Work Commission proceedings: Head in the sand, or head in the game?

By Andrew Piper and Alex Millman, NRA Legal Receiving notice of any legal proceedings is enough to make the blood...

By Andrew Piper and Alex Millman, NRA Legal Receiving notice of any legal proceedings is enough to make the blood run cold of most business owners and HR professionals. For many, the process of defending such an application can be time consuming and emotionally taxing.   While much work has been done...

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Small Business Digital Champions: Free and low-cost events

As Small Business Digital Champions, the National Retail Association is here to help you find the best ways to...

As Small Business Digital Champions, the National Retail Association is here to help you find the best ways to incorporate technology into your business. There are free or low-cost events offering advice and information for small businesses. See below for what’s on in your state or territory. Events by State     NSW  NSW...

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Novel Coronavirus | Member Alert

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  Current status The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic.   126 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, including 3...

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