We represent over 28,000 shopfronts across Australia and New Zealand, making us the one of the most powerful voices for Australian businesses. Our policy team works hard to bring retailers together in a non-competitive environment and provide a platform to have your voice heard.

We tackle the issues you can’t tackle alone.

 

How we represent your interests

Business Operations & Risks

From everyday business risks through to wider industry issues, our policy team supports and works closely with members to drive change in all areas of retail.

We use in-house and external resources to stay actively involved in issues that matter to retailers.

Committees

We coordinate a number of important industry committees. These committees facilitate vital discussions and offer retailers the opportunity to contribute to retail industry policy.

Find out more about our active committees at the links below:

Regulatory Reform

Retail regulations are often subject to change. As a peak industry body, we contribute to important discussions, meetings and submissions to fight for the best outcomes for the retail industry.

Find out more about our work on Liquor Regulation and Gift card reform.

Environmental Regulations

The National Retail Association continues to play an active role in developing and implementing environmental regulations in the retail space.

Recent projects include:

  1. QLD Plastic Bag Ban
  2. WA Plastic Bag Ban
  3. Container Deposit Schemes
Special Events

We liaise with government around special events like the Commonwealth Games and public holidays that impact the retail sector.

Latest News

Retailers support productivity focus by Albanese Government

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) strongly support the focus of the Albanese Government...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) strongly support the focus of the Albanese Government on productivity in its second term. Responding to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s National Press Club address today, ARA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Rodwell said: “Every Australian has a vested interest in...

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Victorian retailers back urgent action to ban machetes

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say the Victorian Government’s decision to ban the sale...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say the Victorian Government’s decision to ban the sale of machetes is an important response to the horrifying events at Northland shopping centre last night, but broader reforms are urgently needed. “Data shows that criminals are increasingly using knives and...

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Upcoming Events

9
Jul

Workplace Investigations Masterclass

NRA Legal’s Workplace Investigation Masterclass is designed to equip managers, business owners, and HRM professionals with the skills they...

NRA Legal’s Workplace Investigation Masterclass is designed to equip managers, business owners, and HRM professionals with the skills they need to conduct a procedurally fair investigation into allegations of misconduct. This masterclass has been developed to address real issues affecting businesses, including: what to do without CCTV footage or independent...

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10
Jul

How to maximise occupancy cost savings for your head office

Futureproof leasing decisions. Stronger business outcomes. Description: Some retailers have mastered retail leasing - but securing the right terms for your...

Futureproof leasing decisions. Stronger business outcomes. Description: Some retailers have mastered retail leasing - but securing the right terms for your head office requires a different strategy. Office leases come with a unique set of risks, cost structures, and negotiation levers that can easily be overlooked. In this webinar, LPC explores...

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