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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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...
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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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...