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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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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24
Jul

ARA x NRA Retail Crime Symposium 25

The ARA x NRA Retail Crime Symposium 25 returns to Melbourne on Thursday 24 July 2025. This is an event dedicated to...

The ARA x NRA Retail Crime Symposium 25 returns to Melbourne on Thursday 24 July 2025. This is an event dedicated to fighting retail crime and building safer environments for our people, businesses, and communities. As a powerful full-day symposium, we are bringing together top leaders from retail, government, and law enforcement to...

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