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Latest News

WA Retail Barring Orders a major step forward in protecting retail workers and communities

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) welcome the WA Government’s introduction of the Retail Barring...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) welcome the WA Government’s introduction of the Retail Barring Orders Bill 2025 (RBOs) — a significant milestone in efforts to combat repeat retail crime and strengthen safety across the sector.  The new laws will allow police and retailers to issue...

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Australian Retail Council to launch 1 February 2026

Fair Work Commission approval paves way for new era of unity and leadership in retail  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA)...

Fair Work Commission approval paves way for new era of unity and leadership in retail  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) approval of their amalgamation — the final step in establishment of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), which will officially...

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Upcoming Events

11
Dec

Salaried arrangements and set-off: Key implications for retailers

The Federal Court’s decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Woolworths Group Limited & Ors  FCA 1092 has reshaped the way...

The Federal Court’s decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Woolworths Group Limited & Ors  FCA 1092 has reshaped the way employers should think about salaried arrangements and the use of contractual set-off clauses. With some time now passed since the judgment, many retailers are working through what it means for all-inclusive...

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22
Jan

Managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace: An employer’s duty of care

Psychosocial hazards are increasingly recognised as a major workplace health and safety risk, and employers must understand their duty...

Psychosocial hazards are increasingly recognised as a major workplace health and safety risk, and employers must understand their duty of care in managing them. This webinar will break down what these hazards mean in practice and how businesses can meet their legal obligations while protecting staff and culture. We’ll cover: ...

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