Trading exemption for South Australian retailers this Australia Day

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has today declared an exemption for the Australia Day public holiday - Wednesday, 26...

The Hon Rob Lucas MLC, Treasurer, has today declared an exemption for the Australia Day public holiday - Wednesday, 26 January 2022, that will enable non-exempt shops in the Metropolitan Shopping District and Glenelg Tourist Precinct (the Adelaide suburban area) to trade between the hours of 11.00 am and 5.00 pm on that day. The National Retail Association...

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Sanity prevails as Victoria updates Public Health Orders

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has determined that from 11.59pm tonight, Victoria will update coronavirus restrictions to provide more freedoms. The...

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has determined that from 11.59pm tonight, Victoria will update coronavirus restrictions to provide more freedoms. The National Retail Association has been extremely vocal about the need for these changes are more stories of customer violence in non-essential retail emerged. We are delighted that our advocacy has...

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Retailers reveal spend for 10-day Christmas countdown

The National Retail Association (NRA) has revealed that Australians are set to splurge over $20.5 billion in the final...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has revealed that Australians are set to splurge over $20.5 billion in the final 10 days before Christmas. With just days until Santa rides his sleigh into town consumers are set to descend on shopping centres across the country in the mad final rush before...

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SME Recover Loan Scheme extended to June 2022

The Australian Government is providing further support to small businesses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the...

The Australian Government is providing further support to small businesses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the SME Recover Loan Scheme by a further six months to 30 June 2022. Around 80,000 loans worth approximately $7.3 billion have been written to date since the scheme commenced in March...

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Jobs Victoria supporting your search for hospitality staff

Looking for hospitality staff? Jobs Victoria may be able to help. Sign up to the Jobs Victoria online hub to...

Looking for hospitality staff? Jobs Victoria may be able to help. Sign up to the Jobs Victoria online hub to help your business find hospitality workers with the skills and experience you need. Their dedicated online platform matches jobseekers with employers seeking a local, job-ready workforce. The Jobs Victoria Fund also...

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Changes to QLD close contacts and business arrangements from 1 January

From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to how contact with a COVID-19 case is managed. Requirements will...

From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to how contact with a COVID-19 case is managed. Requirements will ease for vaccinated people. Queensland close contact These changes are detailed in the Managing the risk for COVID-19 exposures in businesses and venues plan. This guidance will help businesses plan and manage...

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Shopfront facelifts for Bass Coast businesses

The Andrews Labor Government is backing businesses across the Bass Coast by investing in the revitalisation of their shop...

The Andrews Labor Government is backing businesses across the Bass Coast by investing in the revitalisation of their shop fronts to help welcome more visitors to the region. Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today announced 40 businesses will receive $2,000 Shopfront Improvement Rebates in Wonthaggi’s town centre. The rebates are...

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Update to Retail Award minimum daily engagement provisions

In welcome news for retail employers, the Fair Work Commission has resolved a drafting error concerning minimum daily engagements...

In welcome news for retail employers, the Fair Work Commission has resolved a drafting error concerning minimum daily engagements for casual employees under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award). During the plain language redraft of the Retail Award in October 2020, the description of the minimum daily engagement...

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Free support to continue after the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ends in Victoria

After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC)...

After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) support. Although tenants will no longer be entitled to rent relief, tenants and landlords will still have the option of talking with each other about their situation and trying to negotiate and...

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VIC retailers have had enough of the abuse, call to follow NSW on COVID rules

Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have...

Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have had enough of customer abuse. Last week a Dymocks employee was knocked unconscious and pushed down a moving escalator, the latest example of the violent behaviour endured by retailers across the...

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How Dotdigital drove success for Visit Victoria

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit...

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the state of Victoria in Australia. It is responsible for increasing the economic benefits of tourism to the state by showcasing...

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Creating mentally healthy workplaces

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...

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ATO resources to help you round out 2021

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses...

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses to consider before the end of the year. Five rules to good record keeping Good record keeping can help you run your business better and reduce the time you spend on administrative...

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Help identify products in need of product stewardship action

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need...

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. In a first, the next list will be informed following a call for public nominations, which encourages retailers to also contribute their suggestions. Product stewardship schemes are...

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Is the shopping centre dead?

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...

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Retailers call for greater support as Victorian restrictions ease

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will...

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will only be permitted to allow vaccinated Victorians into their shops. The State Government has announced that from 11:59pm tonight only shoppers who are fully vaccinated can enter non-essential retail businesses. NRA CEO...

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