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Retailers welcome merger regime updates following industry advocacy

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Federal Government’s refinements to Australia’s upcoming...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Federal Government’s refinements to Australia’s upcoming merger control regime, including an important exemption for routine retail leases and other low-risk transactions. The changes, announced today by Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Dr Andrew Leigh...

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Risks to salaried employment across economy to flow from Federal Court decision

A Federal Court judgment regarding historical entitlements of salaried staff under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) will be...

A Federal Court judgment regarding historical entitlements of salaried staff under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) will be far-reaching and add further complexity and red tape to salaried employment across all industry sectors, Australia’s leading business groups said today. In a joint statement, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and...

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Upcoming Events

23
Oct

Peak Season Insights Breakfast

Join us for the ARA x NRA Peak Season Insights Breakfast 25! Join us on Thursday 23 October 2025 for...

Join us for the ARA x NRA Peak Season Insights Breakfast 25! Join us on Thursday 23 October 2025 for the Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association’s Peak Season’s Insights Breakfast, brought to you by Afterpay. This essential retail event sets the stage for a successful peak trading period.  ​ Hosted by Chris...

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12
Nov

Managing the Silly Season

The festive season is fast approaching, bringing increased risks, compliance pressures, and staffing challenges for retailers. Before the rush...

The festive season is fast approaching, bringing increased risks, compliance pressures, and staffing challenges for retailers. Before the rush hits, make sure your business and your team are ready. Join Amy Lynes, Acting Principal Workplace Relations Consultant, and Remy Atkinson, Lawyer, from NRA Legal, for a one-hour session designed to...

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