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Retail spending steady ahead of critical Christmas trading period

Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing a 4.3% rise in retail spending over the past year reflects a solid...

Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing a 4.3% rise in retail spending over the past year reflects a solid foundation for retailers as they enter the vital pre-Christmas trading season the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said today. The Monthly Household Spending Indicator for September 2025 shows total...

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State in crisis: Victorians demand action on retail crime

Victorians are calling for action on retail crime with new research revealing 79% are concerned about the state’s rising crime...

Victorians are calling for action on retail crime with new research revealing 79% are concerned about the state’s rising crime levels.  With retail crime at crisis levels, the research supports calls by retailers and unions for the urgent introduction of Workplace Protection Orders, tougher laws and a dedicated retail crime police...

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Upcoming Events

13
Nov

Franchisors presumed liable for franchisee underpayments: Key lessons from a recent Federal Court decision

A recent Federal Court decision has reshaped the wage compliance landscape for franchisors. In Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd v Fair Work...

A recent Federal Court decision has reshaped the wage compliance landscape for franchisors. In Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd v Fair Work Ombudsman FCAFC 144, the Federal Court confirmed that franchisors can be held responsible for their franchisees’ wage underpayments where employment records are missing or inadequate. This judgment highlights the growing...

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20
Nov

Employment Relations Breakfast

Join us for the ARA x NRA Employment Relations Breakfast 25 Beyond Compliance: Building a Psychologically Safe Retail Workforce Join us...

Join us for the ARA x NRA Employment Relations Breakfast 25 Beyond Compliance: Building a Psychologically Safe Retail Workforce Join us on Thursday 20 November 2025 at Zinc, Fed Square, Melbourne for the ARA and NRA’s Employment Relations Breakfast, brought to you by Rest. ​ This important industry event will explore the evolving workplace landscape, from psychosocial safety and...

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