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 call for urgent, national response to retail crime

In response to the alarming rise in retail crime across the country, retailers, government, police, unions and crime experts...

In response to the alarming rise in retail crime across the country, retailers, government, police, unions and crime experts are coming together to help improve safety and crime outcomes for retailers, teams and customers. The Shop Distributive Alliance (SDA), Victoria Police, and the Victorian Government, today, join the Australian Retailers...

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SA delays deli bag ban by 2 years

The ban on non-compostable plastic barrier bags for unpackaged wet proteins – dairy products, meat, poultry, fish and seafood...

The ban on non-compostable plastic barrier bags for unpackaged wet proteins – dairy products, meat, poultry, fish and seafood – originally set for 1 September 2025 in South Australia will now commence on 1 September 2027. Since the ban was announced, government consultation has been ongoing with feedback and evidence...

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3
Sep

How the Right Technology Decisions Drove Hairhouse’s Growth

Real-Time Retail: Lessons from Hairhouse’s Growth Journey Hear directly from Hairhouse as Scott Murray, Head of Technology, reveals how they...

Real-Time Retail: Lessons from Hairhouse’s Growth Journey Hear directly from Hairhouse as Scott Murray, Head of Technology, reveals how they have scaled one of Australia’s most recognised beauty and haircare brands through smart, connected technology. In this exclusive fireside chat, Hairhouse will be joined by NetSuite, Shopify, and Dot Collective to...

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25
Sep

Sick leave management: What employers need to know

Sick leave is a standard part of any workplace, but knowing your rights and responsibilities when managing it isn’t...

Sick leave is a standard part of any workplace, but knowing your rights and responsibilities when managing it isn’t always straightforward. This webinar will help employers understand what’s reasonable when employees  call in sick, with or without medical evidence, and how to respond if something doesn’t add up. We’ll cover: ...

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