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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Updated Guidelines for Anzac Day Trading

The National Retail Association has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions factsheet. The...

The National Retail Association has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions factsheet. The National Retail Association recognises Anzac Day as an important national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all who served and died in all wars, conflicts and...

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Australia’s largest logistics electric vehicle fleet trial

National Retail Association's Co-CEO, Rob Godwin, was privileged to attend the official unveiling of Australia's largest logistics electric vehicle...

National Retail Association's Co-CEO, Rob Godwin, was privileged to attend the official unveiling of Australia's largest logistics electric vehicle fleet trial hosted by Team Global Express. Esteemed guests, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Chris Bowen, Darren Miller from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and CEO Christine Holgate,...

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Upcoming Events

14
May

Conducting a Consumer Product Safety Recall – Information Session

The National Retail Association, in collaboration with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), is hosting an exclusive webinar...

The National Retail Association, in collaboration with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), is hosting an exclusive webinar addressing critical aspects of product safety recalls. Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am AEST Format: Online (Zoom), register via Eventbrite Agenda Elissa Membrey from the ACCC will provide a detailed briefing on...

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15
May

Rostering for Compliance in Retail. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 brought about a raft of significant...

Rostering for Compliance in Retail. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 brought about a raft of significant changes, including a new criminal wage theft offence (effective 1 January 2025), making it crucial, more now than ever, for businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring award compliance. Retail executives,...

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