Did you know drink containers are the most commonly littered item after cigarette butts?

These containers contribute to the volume of litter in Australia. Litter has serious, environmental, amenity and public health impacts – however this can be prevented.

Given the substantial changes such a scheme presents to manufacturers, retailers and consumers, the National Retail Association is actively involved in the Container Refund Scheme Advisory Group, aimed at maximising the success of the initiative while minimising disruption to retailers.

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PFAS session recording available

We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due...

We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due to come into effect 1 July.  On Friday 4 April, National Retail facilitated an Industry Information Session with guest speaker Sonia Goldie, Director – Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Section, DCCEEW. Ms Goldie provided an...

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ACCC announces 2025-26 compliance and enforcement priorities

Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to focus its compliance and enforcement work...

Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to focus its compliance and enforcement work to promote competition among business, promote fair trading by business and protect consumers in their dealings with business. The ACCC recently announced their 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement priorities, with a key...

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7
May

Rostering for Compliance in Retail Workshop

As laws criminalising wage theft in Australia are now in effect, getting rostering right in the retail industry is...

As laws criminalising wage theft in Australia are now in effect, getting rostering right in the retail industry is imperative. Wage compliance is now strictly enforced and requires an understanding of the complex rules of the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award). The Retail Award has complex and interconnecting rostering...

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15
May

NRA + NetSuite Demo Morning

Test before you invest. Feeling restricted by your current business management tools? Ever wish you could get hands on experience...

Test before you invest. Feeling restricted by your current business management tools? Ever wish you could get hands on experience in an ERP software before making the investment? Join us for a morning of exploration and networking at the Oracle Office in North Ryde, where you'll get an insider's view of NetSuite's capabilities....

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