The National Retail Association has demanded greater protection for retail workers and customers in the wake of a tragic...
The National Retail Association has demanded greater protection for retail workers and customers in the wake of a tragic fatal stabbing of a bottle shop attendant in the Northern Territory. NRA Chief Executive Officer Greg Griffith called on all State Governments to follow the lead of South Australia with legislation...
Redundancy is a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning. Redundancies can be difficult for both employers and...
Redundancy is a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning. Redundancies can be difficult for both employers and employees, and if not managed properly, can result in negative outcomes such as low morale, decreased productivity, and even legal implications. To avoid common pitfalls of a redundancy, it is important...
The Northern Territory Government has released its single-use plastics discussion paper and is calling for industry input and submissions. The...
The Northern Territory Government has released its single-use plastics discussion paper and is calling for industry input and submissions. The following items are being considered for phase-out: Plastic bags (heavy weight) Plastic straws Plastic utensils and stirrers Plastic bowls and plates Expanded polystyrene (EPS) consumer food containers EPS consumer goods...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed New South Wales Labor's move to make it an...
Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed New South Wales Labor's move to make it an offence to assault retail workers, as the country becomes one step closer to criminalising this behaviour nationwide. Chief Executive Greg Griffith said the move aligns with the NRA’s position to protect...
Australia’s $400 billion retail industry is experiencing seismic shifts in the way households adapt to the cost of living...
Australia’s $400 billion retail industry is experiencing seismic shifts in the way households adapt to the cost of living pressures and interest rates. While it is near impossible to predict consumer behaviour in the months ahead, members can prepare for the next quarter with an understanding of the sector’s economic...
Last week many organisations around the country celebrated International Women’s Day, however statistics show that there is still plenty...
Last week many organisations around the country celebrated International Women’s Day, however statistics show that there is still plenty of work to do to achieve true gender parity. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) report that Australia’s current national gender pay gap is 13.3%, meaning on average for every...
Article by: Salim Biskri, National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit and Assurance at BDO Australia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just like the rest of the world, Australians...
Article by: Salim Biskri, National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit and Assurance at BDO Australia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just like the rest of the world, Australians are feeling the pinch. With increasing energy costs, higher food prices and the biggest jump in interest rates in decades, households are expected to cut back on discretionary spending. Reuters reports...
Last week the National Retail Association (NRA) released the 3rd edition of our Quarterly Economic Outlook Report, delving into...
Last week the National Retail Association (NRA) released the 3rd edition of our Quarterly Economic Outlook Report, delving into the key statistics from the December quarter and what to look out for in the months ahead. In what is typically the strongest period for retail, new market shifts have emerged...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has urged small and medium businesses to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $62...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has urged small and medium businesses to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $62 million grant program to help lower the cost of energy bills. The Government announced that from today, a $16 million investment to fund energy-saving measures such as high-efficiency air-conditioners or replacing...
Western Australia’s WorkSafe regulator (WorkSafe), the State’s body tasked with enforcing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)...
Western Australia’s WorkSafe regulator (WorkSafe), the State’s body tasked with enforcing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (Act), has laid charges under the Act for the first time against a company for failing to produce documents. The recently amended Act, which came into force in March 2022, provides...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has updated our Easter and Anzac Day Public holidays and Non-Exempt Trading Hour Restrictions factsheet. Our factsheet details a complete summary for each State and Territory, including changes that have recently been made in Western Australia and South Australia and whether you are entitled to...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures released today reveal a spending increase of 1.9 per cent, as...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures released today reveal a spending increase of 1.9 per cent, as Aussie consumers reel in their spending to manage the cost of living crisis. National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said the slow start to the year was expected as the impact...
Last week the federal government announced a $62 million grant package to give retailers some relief from the rising...
Last week the federal government announced a $62 million grant package to give retailers some relief from the rising cost of energy. I encourage members to apply for a grant between $10,000 to $25,000 to go towards energy-saving measures for your business, such as high-efficiency air conditioners or the installation...
The National Retail Association (NRA) Policy team actively work across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their...
The National Retail Association (NRA) Policy team actively work across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply chains. 1. Single-Use Plastics Summary table: See the latest update to our summary table of all single-use plastic regulations in Australia and New Zealand: https://www.nationalretail.org.au/policy-advocacy/action-on-single use-plastics/ 2. Plastic bans across AU/NZ: Need...
Retail and hospitality businesses that employ student visa holders need to be aware of looming changes to limits of...
Retail and hospitality businesses that employ student visa holders need to be aware of looming changes to limits of work hours, which will take force from July 1. Student visa holders will be limited to 48 hours work per fortnight, which the Federal Government says will enable them to...
On Friday 24 February, the WA Government passed regulations to phase-out more single-use plastic items, including coffee cups and...
On Friday 24 February, the WA Government passed regulations to phase-out more single-use plastic items, including coffee cups and containers, over the next 3 years. The National Retail Association delivered a comprehensive engagement program in WA in 2022 to assist with the Stage 1 ban, visiting over 4300 retailers, providing...
